Europe News Putin threatens to respond after Ukrainian strikes on airfields The call with US President Donald Trump comes three days after Ukraine's audacious military operation, "Spiderweb", which saw airfields deep inside Russia targeted by drones. 04/06/2025
Europe News EU to extend protection for Ukrainian refugees, plan post-war returns The new plan prepares EU countries for two scenarios: long-term residence for displaced Ukrainians and voluntary returns after the war. 04/06/2025
United Kingdom UK demands Abramovich's Chelsea sale funds go to Ukraine war victims The UK government threatens legal action to ensure proceeds from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale benefit Ukrainian war victims. 03/06/2025
EuroVerify Euronews targeted by anti-Moldova disinformation campaign Pro-Russian actors have repeatedly used Euronews' likeness and visual identity in recent weeks to spread propaganda against various European countries. 03/06/2025
Europe News EU confident it will avoid 500% tariffs from US Senate sanctions bill The bill promoted by Senators Graham and Blumenthal would impose 500% tariffs on all countries, including those in Europe, that buy Russian energy. 03/06/2025
Europe News France arrests three people over attacks on Jewish sites in Paris The three suspects behind the apparent antisemitic vandalism are Serbian nationals who were reportedly apprehended while trying to leave France. 03/06/2025
Culture news Why did activists steal the wax statue of Emmanuel Macron from museum? The wax statue of Emmanuel Macron was stolen from the famous Parisian museum Le Musée Grévin and placed in front of the Russian embassy. Here’s why. 03/06/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: No, Russia didn't bomb a 'pedo enclave' in Ukraine Misleading claims have emerged online off the back of a false report alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an airstrike on child traffickers in Ukraine. 03/06/2025
Europe News Rutte dismisses concerns over US troop withdrawal from Europe Mark Rutte said the US should maintain "a very strong conventional" military presence in Europe despite allegations that Washington is preparing a review of its troop presence on the continent. 02/06/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen backs 'bone-crushing' US Senate bill to sanction Russia The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries. 02/06/2025
Europe News How a Russian spy couple became Portuguese citizens The process took years and included a wedding in Rio de Janeiro, several visits to the Portuguese consulate, trips to Lisbon and a suspicious declaration attributed to a national living in Brazil. 31/05/2025
Europe News Russian ship captain pleads not guilty in North Sea tanker collision Vladimir Motin appeared via video link at London’s Central Criminal Court, where he denied responsibility for the presumed death of Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia. 30/05/2025
Europe News Destruction across Kharkiv after wave of Russian attacks, Ukraine says At least 11 people were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the nearby region overnight. Kyiv says it repelled a total of 173 assaults across the front line. 30/05/2025
Europe News Three charged with spying for Russia, German prosecutor’s office says The charges against the men are the latest in a series of cases across Europe where Ukrainians and other nationals have been accused of working on behalf of Russia’s intelligence services. 28/05/2025
Europe News EU pitches security hub to protect Black Sea from Russian threats The security hub in the Black Sea envisioned by the European Commission could help oversee an eventual peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. 28/05/2025
Europe News Germany to jointly produce long-range weapons with Ukraine, Merz says Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin. 28/05/2025
Europe News New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but also damage the EU economy In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended, the plan could ravage several EU countries. 28/05/2025
Europe News Turkey says it's ready to host another round of Russia-Ukraine talks US President Donald Trump warns his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as the Kremlin intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and peace efforts appear to stall. 28/05/2025
Europe News Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate Ukraine peace talks Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle. 27/05/2025
EuroVerify Fact-checking claims NATO troops are preparing to attack Russia A video claiming to show tanks preparing to advance towards St Petersburg from Tallinn in fact shows images from Estonia's Independence Day procession. 26/05/2025