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Could the EU’s frozen-assets plan destabilise European bond markets?

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Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran and how can Moscow benefit?

Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran after US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities? What is stronger: the desire to make money on expensive oil and divert the world's attention from Moscow’s war on Ukraine or the fear of losing the ties and contracts built up over the years in the region?

Europe News

Russia jails three Navalny lawyers for 'extremism'

Three lawyers who represented late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5,5 years in prison. A verdict that reflects escalating Kremlin repression.

Europe News

Sandu and Stoianoglo face off in crucial Moldova presidential runoff

Moldovan voters to choose between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Aleksandr Stoianoglo, who favours closer ties with Russia.

Europe News

Bulgaria heads to the polls for the seventh time in three years

Voters return to the ballot box amid high apathy and a surge for the far-right.

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Europe News

Are Moldova and Georgia the next Ukraine?

Georgia could potentially become the next Ukraine, given Russia's past invasion and the ongoing threat of aggression, according an expert who spoke with Euronews. Its precarious geographic position makes the situation more complex, though it may not directly impact European security.

Armenia

Euroviews. Has the war in Ukraine affected Armenia’s strategic position?

Armenia's relations with Russia are no doubt complex. Yet, Armenia’s stance during the invasion of Ukraine exemplifies the difficult decisions smaller countries must face when stuck between major powers, Vlad Olteanu writes.

Russia

I will run for Russian president, pledges Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia

Navalnaya vowed to challenge Putin's regime and run for president if she returned to Russia following her husband's death and her own ongoing exile.

Russia

Russian court sentences 72-year-old American for fighting in Ukraine

Russia sentenced 72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard to almost seven years in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine's conflict.

Germany

Kara-Murza: Death would be too mild a punishment for Putin

One of the best-known prisoners freed in a major exchange this summer spoke out about what he envisages for Russia's future.

Europe News

Freed Russian prisoner Ilya Yashin urges supporters to 'save Ukraine'

The opposition politician, who is now exiled in Germany, told crowds he would focus on re-educating Russians against Putin.

Europe News

Gershkovich and others free after massive US-Russia prisoner swap

The highly speculated Russia-US prisoner swap also includes Russian-US journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, former US marine Paul Whelan, and Russian-British politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Russia

Who is Russia's new defence minister and why did Putin appoint him?

Putin's recent appointment of Belousov, a civilian, as Russia's new defence minister suggests a change in approach to the war at a critical time for Ukraine's under-resourced army.

Russia

'No limits' relationship: Putin to visit Beijing on Xi's invitation

Russia's Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week in the latest show of unity between the two authoritarian allies.

Russia

Putin sworn in for fifth term while his war in Ukraine continues

Many — but not all — EU member states boycotted the inauguration ceremony after an appeal from the bloc's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell.

Russia

Russian actress fined over posts calling for peace in Ukraine

Anastasia Ivleeva fell foul of a law that sanctions remarks discrediting the Russian military.

Russia

A Russian deputy defence minister appears in court on bribery charges

Timur Ivanov is accused of accepting a massive bribe when he was one of Russia's 12 deputy defence ministers.