English

More about this topic

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia targets airfields, infrastructure and Odesa

The Ukrainian army said Moscow was focusing its main efforts to prevent Ukrainian air forces from operating effectively.

Health news

WHO begins gathering evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine

World Health Organization chiefs said during a visit to Kyiv on Saturday that they had verified 200 Russian attacks on health facilities.

Russia

Moscow fine-tunes Victory Day parade in midst of Ukraine invasion

Russia's military has been busy rehearsing for the country's annual Victory Day Parade on Monday as the war in Ukraine continues.

No Comment

Russian army rehearses WWII victory parade in Moscow

The Russian army undergoes a dress rehearsal on Red Square in Moscow for a parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany at the hands of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II.

ADVERTISEMENT

Ukraine

Ukraine war: All women, children and elderly evacuated from Azovstal

Humanitarian efforts, lead by the United Nations and Red Cross, had been stepped up over the last week to evacuate the last civilians trapped in the sprawling Soviet-era steel works.

Green News

Can Denmark’s ‘energy islands’ help it escape Russian fossil fuels?

These offshore wind projects were planned for 2030 but are now being brought forward as Denmark pushes to cut Europe’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Russian oil ban dominates the agenda in Brussels

An embargo on Russian oil imports would be considered the most radical and consequential step taken by the bloc in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Exclusive: Poland's PM on Ukraine war and 'short-sighted' EU states

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Mateusz Morawiecki criticised "short-sighted" EU countries dependent on Russian energy.

Europe Decoded

Kremlin-backed media are evading EU ban on content, says report

The Disinformation Situation Center says Russian state broadcasters are still able to disseminate materials to EU users on social media.

Europe News

Russia planning victory parade in Mariupol, Ukraine says

Dead bodies and debris are being hastily cleaned from the streets of Mariupol ahead of a Russian victory parade, Ukraine's intelligence service has said.

Europe News

Brussels proposes to stop Russian oil imports by the end of the year

EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen has unveiled a proposal that would give EU countries until the end of the year to phase out imports of Russian oil.

Ukraine

Russia wants to 'break us down' with missile attacks, says Ukraine

"Another night in Ukraine, another barrage of Russian missiles raining down on peaceful Ukrainian cities," said foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Russia

Russia accuses Israel of supporting neo-Nazism in Ukraine

The comments come just one day after Sergei Lavrov claimed Adolf Hitler had "Jewish blood".

Sport

UEFA imposes more sanctions on Russian teams over war in Ukraine

Portugal will now replace Russia at the Women's European Championships this summer.

Germany

Germany and India sign €10 billion green development deal

Berlin is seeking New Delhi's support for the tough Western stance towards Russia over its war in Ukraine, but Narendra Modi still refrains from criticising Moscow.

Europe News

Where is Transnistria and why does it matter?

Three explosions rocked the pro-Russia breakaway region this week, targeting two radio towers that broadcast in Russian, sparking fears it could be dragged into the war in Ukraine.

Russia

Russia makes last-minute bond payment to avoid default

Russia staved off a default on its debt by making a last-minute payment using its precious dollar reserves sitting outside the country, US Treasury officials said.

No Comment

Military vehicles roll through Moscow city center ahead of V-Day parade rehearsal

On Thursday evening, the centre of Moscow was filled with a wide array of military vehicles, which were seen driving toward Red Square for the first night training of the traditional Victory Day parade, which will be held on May 9th.

No Comment

Ukrainians urge EU to stop buying Russian oil, gas

Ukrainian citizens demonstrated in front of the European Council building in Brussels on Friday to call on the European Union to stop buying Russian oil and gas.

My Europe Series

'It will get worse': Euro inflation adds to Lithuania's economic woes

A refugee crisis on the border with Belarus, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequences of sanctions against its neighbours all conspire to create a sense of economic uncertainty in the small Baltic nation.