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Six takeaways as Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days in office

President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support for Ukraine has up-ended EU relations with the US in her first 100 days, and prompted pledges to ramp up defence spending.

United Kingdom

UK court convicts three Bulgarians of spying for Russia

Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev were alleged to have carried out surveillance across Europe between 2020 and 2023.

Romania

Romania detains six for alleged treason amid Russian espionage probe

In an unprecedented move, authorities in Bucharest arrested six citizens Wednesday for organising a paramilitary group with Moscow's support, linked to the expulsion of the Russian military attache to Romania and his deputy.

USA

Rise in US aircraft parts smuggling into Russia, bypassing sanctions

Three people were charged in Ohio last month with illegally exporting aircraft components from the US to Russia.

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Romania expels Russian military attache in Georgescu-linked slap

Bucharest expelled Russia's military attaché Victor Makovskiy and his deputy for violating the Vienna Convention, the foreign ministry told Euronews Romania.

Europe News

Overnight Russian drone attack kills at least one person in Ukraine

The attack targeted multiple Ukrainian regions, including critical energy infrastructure in Odesa.

Belarus

Lukashenko orders search for rare earth minerals in Belarus

The move comes after US President Donald Trump tried to sign a rare earth minerals agreement with Ukraine.

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Eight injured after Russia launches dozens of drones at Ukraine

'Those who seek negotiations do not deliberately strike civilians with ballistic missiles,' said Zelenskyy, who has repeatedly demanded effective security guarantees.

France

French researchers sentenced for attack on Russian Marseille consulate

While there was no damage or injuries, the Russian consulate's avenue was cordoned off for several hours on Monday to allow bomb disposal experts to intervene.

South Korea

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, says Seoul

Thousands of North Korean soldiers are said to have already been killed or injured fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region.

North Korea

Western tourists enter North Korea for first time in five years

Besides a number of Russian tourists last year, few sightseers have been allowed into North Korea since the Covid-19 pandemic — until now.

Europe News

US surprise siding with Russia in Ukraine UN vote sparks concerns

The surprise US vote comes after Trump decided to start direct talks with Russia to end the war, shocking Ukraine and its allies in Europe by not including them in the initial discussions last week.

Europe News

Euronews reports on intensifying war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, fighting is intensifying near the city of Pokrovsk in the region of Donetsk. Euronews reports on the human impact of the conflict.

United Kingdom

Starmer pledges to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

The UK prime minister committed to a bump in the country's budget for defence ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Ukraine

Ukraine: The last standoff before peace?

As Ukraine enters the fourth year of war since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, fighting is raging like never before on the country’s eastern frontline.

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Kyiv to insist on special tribunal as part of peace talks

A whole host of world leaders convened in Kyiv on Monday to mark the third anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

France

Apparent explosion causes fire outside Russian consulate in Marseille

French media reported that firefighters were sent to the site in the southern port city after the facade of the Russian consulate was struck by two explosive devices.

Europe News

Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid

Ursula von der Leyen's ninth visit to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes amid US attempts to negotiate end to war bilaterally with Russia.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Is Trump Europe’s biggest economic worry of 2025?

“If you don't move forward, you fall off the bike,” is the warning from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s chief economist, Beata Javorcik.

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Putin praises Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine as 'main heroes'

The Russian president also used his video message on Sunday to pledge greater support for military personnel and new weapons and equipment for the army.