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Putin praises Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine as 'main heroes'

The Russian president also used his video message on Sunday to pledge greater support for military personnel and new weapons and equipment for the army.

World News

Trump announces new round of Ukraine peace talks with Russia

The first round of negotiations in Riyadh on Tuesday prompted European allies to rally around Volodymyr Zelenskyy, nervous about Trump's perceived pivot to Moscow and fears that talks would take place without Ukraine's direct involvement and favour Russia.

Europe News

Trump denies media reports he will visit Russia in May

The French weekly news magazine Le Point, citing anonymous sources, reported that Trump may attend a parade in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Europe News

Why Trump's big push for negotiations has put Europe on total edge

Donald Trump's push to strike a deal between Russia and Ukraine has rattled Europeans and stoked fears their security will be irreparably weakened.

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Saudi Arabia

US and Russia to 'normalise' relationship and start Ukraine talks

Russian and US officials spent four hours in Saudi Arabia in talks delegations described as "positive" and a "first step", despite criticism from Ukraine and Europe over their lack of involvement.

Radio Schuman

Ex-Ukraine minister warns Europe to stand up to Trump

Dmytro Kuleba,former Ukrainian minister, argued that Trump's actions and statements have consistently opposed both Ukrainian and European interests.

Europe News

Zelenskyy says 'security guarantees' are needed before any Putin talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will only agree to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after a common plan is reached with US President Donald Trump.

Radio Schuman

Top lawmaker insists Europe should join Ukraine peace talks

US president Donald Trump is engaging in peace talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin, without involving European countries.

Ukraine

Ukrainians react to Trump's call with Putin on peace plan

Kyiv residents react to US President Donald Trump's call to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, without guaranteeing Ukraine's involvement in the talks.

Europe News

EU leaders reply to Trump: You need us to make any peace deal work

The phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has stoked fears that Europe will be completely removed from the peace process.

The Europe Conversation

'Trump's 'chaotic' relations with allies is exactly what Putin wants' - analysts

Two experts have told Euronews that Trump's bellicose rhetoric towards America's allies is playing to Russia's advantage. Aiming to do deals on trade deficits and raw materials in exchange for continued military support is the best policy given the circumstances Europe faces.

Europe News

Ukraine peace talks: Europe's seat at the table in doubt

After Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed to "immediately" start negotiations on Ukraine, Europe wonders if it will have a seat at the table.

Europe News

European preference for defence spending 'imperative', industry says

EU member states are currently negotiating whether to roll-out a so-called European preference for bloc-level defence spending.

Ukraine

Trump holds separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy on Ukraine talks

Trump posted the details of his conversation with the Russian President on social media platform Truth Social before speaking to Zelenskyy.

USA

Trump claims multiple calls with Putin to end Russia's war in Ukraine

The US president revealed he has spoken to his Russian counterpart about ending Moscow's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, citing a good relationship.

Ukraine

Kyiv and Moscow already tried negotiating, but that didn't go well

When Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to end the war, it wasn't the first time Ukraine's leader had announced his readiness to talk to Moscow. In fact, the two sides already tried to negotiate in the early days of the war.

Culture news

Russia to relaunch Soviet-era Eurovision rival under Putin's orders

The revived contest, planned to take place in Moscow later this year, is Russia's way of directly challenging Eurovision while promoting "traditional values."

Ukraine

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he is ready to hold direct talks with Putin

In an interview published on Tuesday, the Ukrainian president said that he would be willing to sit at the negotiating table with his Russian counterpart, if that was the only to "bring peace to the citizens of Ukraine and not lose people."

Europe News

EU hails 'major' progress to set up special tribunal to judge Putin

"No one from Russia and no one from Russia's leadership is untouchable," said High Representative Kaja Kallas.

Europe News

Putin says Russia is 'open' to peace talks, shifting blame to Ukraine

In the past, the Russian president said that any peace deal should respect the “realities on the ground”, hinting that Moscow wants to keep all the territories it currently occupies in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president since 2000 (with a break as prime minister from 2008 to 2012), has shaped the country’s politics and global influence. From the war in Ukraine to political repression, stay informed on his policies and their impact.