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Russia

Pregnant and scammed: The Russians flying to Argentina to have babies

A Euronews investigation has uncovered the network of travel agencies that charge Russian women thousands, and make false promises that lawyers say are tantamount to criminal activity.

24/02/2023

Europe Decoded

The five major taboos the EU dared to break in one year of war

Since Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine, the EU has taken decisions that were once considered off-limits.

21/02/2023

Moldova

Moldovans march for help with cost of living crisis

Thousands of people marched through Moldova's capital on Sunday demanding help with the cost of living crisis. Many were supporters of a party backed by an oligarch who has been sanctioned by the UK for pro-Russian activities.

20/02/2023

Europe News

'We could be faster' with support for Ukraine, MEPs say

MEPs by and large approve of what the bloc has done so far to support Ukraine but they also call for the EU to be faster to deliver weapons and agree on sanctions.

16/02/2023

Europe News

Keeping EU unity over the war 'has not always been easy,' says Borrell

In an interview with Euronews, Josep Borrell described the EU sanctions on Russia as a "slow-acting but certain poison."

15/02/2023

Europe News

EU to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards in new sanctions on Russia

The EU wants to approve the 10th package of sanctions by the time the Ukraine war marks its one-year anniversary on 24 February.

15/02/2023

Europe Decoded

For the EU, sanctioning Russia's nuclear sector may be too costly

Ukraine has urged the EU to sanction Rosatom and blacklist its managers, but the call has so far gone unheeded.

14/02/2023

Europe Decoded

The EU wants to invest frozen Russian assets but it's 'legally dodgy'

Three months after the idea was first floated, European Union plans to invest frozen Russian assets to generate revenues to fund Ukraine's reconstruction appear stalled.

09/02/2023

Europe News

EU ban on Russian oil imports comes into force

The EU and G7 countries have also expanded the existing price cap on Russian crude oil to include all refined products.

06/02/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The EU’s migration muddle and tanks for Ukraine

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics.

04/02/2023

Economy

More than 550 firms still do business in Russia. Many are from the EU

According to a Yale University database, European companies like Boggi, Benetton, Lacoste and Philips are still doing "business as usual" in Russia.

20/01/2023

Europe News

Hungary's mail-in poll on Russia sanctions dismissed by Brussels

A spokesperson for the Commission noted "the very low participation of the consulted citizens".

16/01/2023

Europe News

Russia is losing €160 million per day due to Western sanctions on oil

A new report gives a clearer picture of the double impact inflicted on Russia by the EU's oil embargo and the G7's price cap.

11/01/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Here are the top stories in EU politics this week

A corruption scandal involving a member of the European Parliament sent shockwaves through Brussels but there was more positive news from the European Council.

16/12/2022

Europe News

Row over food security delaying EU's new Russia sanctions package

Poland and Lithuania are delaying the adoption of the package, proposed earlier this month by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, over concerns it would water down some existing restrictive measures.

15/12/2022

Belgium

EU targets 200 Russian individuals in prosposed sanctions package

The European Commission proposes a new round of sanctions on Russia in a bid to cripple Russian President Vladimir Putin's war chest.

07/12/2022

Europe News

EU to target Russia's armed forces and drone supplies in new sanctions

The new package of EU sanctions will also blacklist Russia's armed forces, together with governors, ministers and political parties.

07/12/2022

Europe News

Russia's aggression and 'imperialistic dreams' can't pay off – Kallas

In an interview with Euronews, Kaja Kallas replied to the controversial comments made by President Emmanuel Macron of France.

06/12/2022

World News

Ukraine war: EU, G7 back $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

The $60 (€56.9) price cap on Russian oil per barrel, also adopted by G7 countries and Australia, is seen as a key step as Western sanctions aim to starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.

02/12/2022

Europe News

'Make Russia pay': EU moves ahead with confiscation of frozen assets

The proceeds from the confiscation will be used to finance the costly reconstruction of Ukraine.

30/11/2022