World News Are European capitals under threat from Russia's kamikaze drones? On Wednesday, the Polish army shot down several Russian attack drones. The explosives-laden aircraft could also reach other European cities. 10/09/2025
Germany Russian spy drones over Germany turn into an even greater threat The danger from Russian spy drones over Germany is growing, exposing a serious security gap. They are being launched not only from land but also from the sea. Yet it remains unclear who is actually responsible for tackling the threat: the Bundeswehr, the police, or other authorities. 10/09/2025
Europe News Joining the EU is ‘matter of survival’, says Moldovan president Maia Sandu warns the European Parliament of Russian interference ahead of crucial elections in her country. 09/09/2025
EuroVerify Conflicting claims emerge on Russian GPS jamming targeting VDL's plane Euronews' verification team, EuroVerify, has compiled a timeline of the contradicting statements which have emerged following allegations that Russian GPS jamming targeted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 09/09/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy slams 'brutal' Russian strike that killed 21 in Donetsk With US-led peace efforts making no headway in recent months, Russia has escalated its aerial barrages on Ukraine. 09/09/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy rejects Putin's invite to Moscow and offers to talk in Kyiv Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Putin's invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. Zelenskyy suggested Putin should come to Kyiv instead. 06/09/2025
Culture news Campaign urges museums to correct mislabelling of Ukrainian artists The Stolen Art Campaign by NGO Shadows Project aims to correct misattributions of Ukrainian artists in Western museums, highlighting Russia's cultural erasure. 06/09/2025
Europe News As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer The EU's concerted push to strengthen ties with India coincides with a collapse of bilateral relations between New Delhi and Washington. 05/09/2025
Russia Foreign troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets,’ Putin says The Russian president said on Friday it is "practically impossible" to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in NATO. 05/09/2025
Germany Germany leads joint military drills in the Baltic amid Russia fears Some 8,000 German soldiers and armed forces from 13 other NATO countries are taking part in the multi-week "Quadriga 2025" exercises. 04/09/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries are on course to hit NATO's 5% spending target? Eastern and central European countries are ramping up investments faster, but the EDA warns that without more EU collaboration, more money alone won't be enough. 04/09/2025
Business Russian economy is stagnating amid Ukraine war, says Sberbank CEO German Gref said the country's central bank should lower interest rates to avoid a recession. 04/09/2025
Europe News Trump assures Nawrocki of continued US military presence in Poland Trump is increasingly frustrated by his inability to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sit down for direct talks aimed at ending the war. 03/09/2025
India German FM seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks India has resisted Western pressure to denounce Moscow outright following the February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though India has called for a cessation of hostilities. 03/09/2025
Russia Putin willing to meet Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow' Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine's foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. 03/09/2025
Czech Republic Czech Republic approves €1.4bn purchase of Leopard tanks from Germany The move comes just months after the NATO member announced that its military spending would increase to 3% of GDP by the end of the decade. 03/09/2025
Ukraine Russia launches over 500 drones at Ukraine in massive overnight attack The large-scale attack comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turns to European leaders for increased defence efforts and support. 03/09/2025
World News Putin thanks Kim for sending North Korean troops to fight Ukraine The Russian president praised Pyongyang's support during a meeting between the two leaders in Beijing on Wednesday. 03/09/2025
Europe News What can Europe do to better defend against GPS hacks from Russia? In a letter dated May 2025, European ministers reported that GPS jamming and spoofing had been observed since 2022 in the Baltic Sea region, mainly from Russia and Belarus. 02/09/2025
Luxembourg NATO to fight Russian jamming after VDL's plane loses GPS in Bulgaria "We are all on the eastern flank now, whether you live in London or Tallinn," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, commenting in the aftermath of the incident the day before. 02/09/2025