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Putin announces Ukraine ceasefire over Easter amid largest POW swap

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.

USA

Trump says US will 'pass on Ukraine' if talks don't progress soon

Washington mulls backing out of ceasefire efforts as Trump shares that negotiations between warring Russia and Ukraine are “coming to a head”.

Europe News

Iran seeks Russian support ahead of nuclear deal talks with US

The 2015 nuclear deal collapsed with Trump's unilateral withdrawal in 2018, while Iran abandoned all limits on its nuclear activities and enriches uranium to up to 60% purity, near the weapons-grade levels of 90%.

Europe News

Rubio: US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made

After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'

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EuroVerify

Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?

A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in regions of strategic value to the Kremlin, particularly Eastern Europe.

Europe News

Zelenskyy accuses China of supplying weapons to Russia

China has publicly always maintained its neutrality in the Ukraine conflict, but Beijing has provided diplomatic backing and economic support to Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

Culture news

Jean-Claude Van Damme asks Putin for ambassadorial job in strange clip

In a video posted online by a pro-Russian journalist, Jean-Claude Van Damme has told Vladimir Putin he wants to come to Russia as an "ambassador of peace."

Europe News

Russia’s top court removes Taliban’s terrorist designation

Russian officials have recently emphasised the need to engage with the Taliban to "help stabilise" Afghanistan.

Chad

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next for Europe in the Sahel.

Ukraine

Russian airstrike in Dnipro kills 3 and injures 30, including children

Deadly Russian attacks against Ukrainian cities have escalated in recent weeks despite calls by US President Donald Trump for a ceasefire.

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Volunteers help frogs cross road in Russia to reach spawning sites

The work begins in mid-April and continues for around two months, with more than 700 volunteers taking part every year.

Radio Schuman

Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump.

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One killed, three injured in Russian strike on Kherson

As a result of the shelling, a sports facility, a supermarket, civilian cars and private apartment buildings were destroyed.

Europe News

Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Odesa, hours after NATO chief visit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support for Ukraine remains 'unwavering.'

Europe News

Survivors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy

In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured by missile strikes in the city of Sumy on Sunday.

World News

Cooperation between China, North Korea and Russia threatens Pacific

According to the South Korean military, North Korea has also deployed thousands of troops to support Russian forces in the war against Ukraine.

World News

Russia convicts four investigative journalists for alleged extremism

The closed-door trial was part of a crackdown on dissent that reached an unprecedented scale after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Smoke rises over Ukrainian city of Sumy after Russian drone strikes

The attack happened a day after at least 35 people celebrating Palm Sunday were killed when Russian missiles struck the heart of the city.

Europe News

Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian attack on Sumy

At least 35 people were killed in the strikes which hit the centre of Sumy, a city about 30 kilometres from Ukraine's border with Russia.

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More than 20 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 am local time as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials.

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