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USA

Russia is the US' greatest enemy: poll

An opinion poll has found that North Korea is no longer considered by American citizens as the greatest threat to the US.

Sweden

Swedish Security Police says suspected Russian spy was arrested

Swedish Security Police says suspected Russian spy was arrested

Ukraine

Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest after political drama

Ukraine has confirmed that it will not take part in this year's Eurovision Song Contest after dropping its nominee over contractual disagreements.

Europe News

The Brief: Russian intrigue, Latvia ruling, and copyright final stretch

In this edition we speak to the French MEP who defends hiring the daughter of Putin's spokesperson as an intern, Latvia and Spain get rulings from the top EU court and the copyright battle passes another hurdle.

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Syria

Russia and Syria call for US troops to leave Syria

In a joint statement, Russia and Syria called for US troops to leave Syria and allow people from the Rubkan refugee camp to leave.

Ukraine

Ukrainian president to face possible impeachment over corruption claim

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is facing possible impeachment proceedings following an expose linking him to a corruption scandal in 2015

Russia

Canines gather for one of the longest dog sled races in the world

Dozens of competitors are waiting for the start of one of the longest dog sled races in the world in Russia's far east.

Europe News

Daughter of Putin's spokesman is interning for French MEP in Brussels

The daughter of Putin's spokesman, Elizaveta Peskova, is currently interning for French MEP and former National Rally member Aymeric Chauprade, Euronews has learned. Chauprade said that Peskova does not have access to any confidential information.

Russia

Sightings of green snow concerns residents of Russian city

Repeated sightings of green-coloured snow in the Russian city of Pervouralsk is concerning residents.

Russia

Russia TV names 'US targets'

A Russian state TV news show has named a list of targets in the US it claims Moscow would aim to destroy in the event of a nuclear confrontation.

Cult

Winter International Arts Festival in Sochi 2019

USA

No joke: A comedian leads polls in Ukraine's presidential race

The political novice's popularity with voters has left pundits scratching their heads — and some critics fearing he's biting off more than he can chew.

Moldova

Moldova vote produces hung parliament

Moldovans have voted in an election split between pro-Russian and pro-Western parties. Corruption scandals and accusations of poisoning have tarnished the campaign.

Russia

Russian propaganda train shows off spoils of Syrian war

Five hundred exhibits of captured armoured vehicles, artillery, firearms and improvised explosive devices are on show.

World News

Moldovans divided between EU and Russia as they head to the polls

Officials estimate that a quarter of Moldovans have left in search of a better life in European Union nations or in Russia.

Russia

Russia says EU sanctions are outside framework of international law

Russia's foreign minister said EU sanctions against Russia are outside the framework of international law, referring to stricter rules for Nord Stream 2

Russia

Watch: Russia will retaliate if US deploys missiles in Europe

In his annual address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would retaliate if US deploys missiles in Europe.

Russia

Ice age: young Russians take the plunge in Moscow

Ice swimming in Russia has long been associated with older, usually Speedo-clad, men but members of Moscow's "Walruses of the Capital" club are giving it a fashionable new image.

Economy

R. Jezic: the businessman behind the Croatian trial that could give Russia the keys to Europe ǀ View

Croatian courts are currently holding the biggest trial of the decade to determine the guilt of former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and Hungarian industrialist Zsolt Hernadi, the Chairman and CEO of MOL Hungarian Oil, the largest foreign investor in Croatia (accused of bribing the former).

Venezuela

Russia's Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela's state oil company

While many foreign firms have been cutting their exposure to PDVSA since sanctions were imposed, the fact that a lender closely aligned with the Russian state is following suit is significant given the Kremlin has been among Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's staunchest supporters.