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Support grows for using Russian assets in €140 billion loan to Ukraine

The EU is working on a new plan to provide a "Reparations Loan" to Ukraine based on Russia's frozen assets. But key questions remain unanswered.

EuroVerify

No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova

False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks.

Europe News

EU drone wall: Keep calm and prepare, expert says

Alexandr Burilkov told Euronews that European countries are lagging far behind Russia and Ukraine when it comes to drone technology, but leaders should not overreact to the recent drone incidents.

Europe News

Finnish president hails 'ingenious' plan to use frozen Russian assets

Alexander Stubb has hailed an EU proposal to confiscate frozen Russian assets unless Russia agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine. But Belgium calls the plan "problematic."

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EU Decoded

EU and India seek closer relations in shadow of Russia

The European Commission has proposed a new EU-India Strategic Agenda, for the bloc to develop ties in trade and security with the world's most populous democracy. However, India's enduring alliance with Russia remains a source of disagreement between the two sides.

Europe News

European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report

Belgium, France and Spain were the main LNG importing countries from 2022 to June 2025, according to a new Greenpeace study.

Ukraine

Family of four among nine killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine

Regional authorities in Ukraine reported on Tuesday that at least nine civilians were killed and 15 others injured in Russian strikes in the last 24 hours.

Tech News

Where have suspicious drones been spotted in Europe?

Reports of drones flying over European airspace have skyrocketed in the last few months. We take a look at which countries have seen drones and where.

Iraq

Iraq sentences man to life over recruiting fighters for Russian army

Iraqi judicial officials and a senior security officer said the man, who they identified as Risan Falah Kamel, was convicted of recruiting fighters and sending them to fight alongside Russia.

Ukraine

Four killed in Kyiv, including a child, in overnight Russian attacks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Russia for the new wave of attacks, which killed at least four in Kyiv, including a child, and accused them of deliberately targeting civilian positions to incite fear and terror.

Moldova

Polls open in Moldova's parliamentary elections

Police have arrested many people in hundreds of raids leading up to the vote as reports of Russian interference and planned disturbances plagued what many believe is the most consequential election in the country’s recent history.

World News

Oh it's personal: Viral Russian fakes about European politicians

Russia has increasingly targeted European leaders with false claims and outlandish accusations. European politicians who have expressed strong support for Ukraine are among those attacked the most. What are the most preposterous fake stories about European politicians made by Russian propaganda?

Slovakia

Slovakia changes constitution to recognise only two sexes

The new amendment also makes it almost impossible for anyone other than married couples to adopt children.

Belarus

Belarus pitches new NPP to supply energy to Russian-occupied Ukraine

Belarus opened its first nuclear power plant in Astravets in 2020 amid protests and concern in neighbouring Lithuania, where there was opposition to the plant's location.

Moldova

Moldova bars pro-Russian party from Sunday's crucial elections

The Heart of Moldova party is one of four in the Russia-friendly Patriotic Electoral Bloc, viewed as one of the main opponents of the ruling pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity.

Europe News

EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy'

The drone wall will focus on detection and intervention, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence.

Europe News

Former Brexit Party MEP admits accepting bribes to shill for Russia

Nathan Gill admitted eight counts of bribery between 2018 and 2019. He said he was tasked to make specific statements in return for money.

Russia

Kremlin bans fuel exports amid Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil sector

Russia’s ban on petrol exports is now extended until the end of the year as shortages continue to hit the domestic market and spread across the regions. Kyiv says that in less than two months, Ukrainian forces struck 85 high-value targets in Russia.

Europe News

Brussels pitches €140 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's assets

Brussels believes it can issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets without engaging in outright confiscation.

Europe News

The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe's weaknesses

Does the EU have what it takes to survive in the age of weaponisation? Recent events have cast light on the crucial question.

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