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Putin softens pension reforms

Russia's President Putin has softened his pension reforms after protests from unions who claim many people will not live long enough to see retirement

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Watch: Orchestra players perform on water

The Karelian State Philharmonic Orchestra performed on-board a boat at an abandoned marble quarry.

USA

New santions on Russia over poisoned former KGB spy

New U.S. sanctions on Russian were due to come into effect on Monday over the poisoning of a former KGB spy in England

Russia

Red Square music and dance spectacular

Military bands from all over the world performed in Moscow's Red Square on Friday night as part of the annual Spasskaya Tower festival

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Watch: Russian vintage military tank topples at parade

The Soviet tank T-34, which dates back to World War II, capsized when aiming to mount a transport truck.

Ukraine

US official says Ukraine making progress towards joining NATO

John Bolton joined independence day celebrations in Kiev.

Culture Series

Photographer Anton Kalashnikov shares his sophisticated B&W photos

His love for photography started at an early age and his passion has spawned a sophisticated collection of ordinary, but fantastic black and white photographs.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Ukraine - the war should not be the only priority | View

Strengthening military capacity is necessary, but should not be seen as the only priority of the country. The war can unite people and benefit those who are able to ride the wave of patriotism and collective emotion, but an one-dimensional take on statesmanship will soon show its limits.

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Brexit deal or no deal?

Russia

Watch: Artist creates cameras made of wood

This Russian artist blends his passion for photography and woodwork to develop cameras with shells made of driftwood, pebbles and shells.

Russia

Russia is 'looking for a nuclear-powered missile that went missing'

Russia is launching an operation to recover a nuclear-armed cruise missile that came down in the Barents Sea in 2017, according to CNBC intelligence sources.

United Kingdom

Jeremy Hunt's message to the US | Euronews Answers

The UK foreign secretary wants to build links with Washington

World News

Volunteers translate English letters for imprisoned filmmaker Sentsov

"Do not think that you are forgotten." This letter from Canadian writer Yann Martel to Oleg Sentsov is one of many translated from English into Russian by activists and volunteers.

USA

Russian attempts to influence U.S.mid-term elecions thwarted

Microsoft claims it has blocked cyber-attacks by Russian groups who the company says have links to the Kremlin and military

Russia

Kalashnikov unveils new rifle fit for NATO rounds

The famed Russian weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov has unveiled a prototype for a new assault rifle with bullets favoured by NATO troops.

World News

Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov marks 100 days of hunger strike in Russia

The supporters of Oleg Sentsov and human rights groups are marking 100 days of his hunger strike with protests near the Russian Embassies in Europe. Sentsov’s cousin Natalia Kaplan has explained to Euronews how he’s coping in the prison’s hospital.

Germany

Merkel meets Putin | Euronews Answers

What did we learn from the meeting of two of the most experienced leaders in world politics?

Earth News

The centuries-old history of Russian cherry farming

The cherry orchards have remained the backbone of life in this small Russian village.

Focus

Five nations sign landmark deal on status of Caspian Sea

In partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The convention sees five nations - Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan – agree to the status of the disputed body of water.

Russia

Who are Russia's 'political prisoners'?

The growing number of political and religious prisoners in Russia is concerning human rights organisations and NGOs in Russia and abroad.