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EU rebuffs Russia's demand for sanctions relief amid ceasefire talks

The "unconditional withdrawal" of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin's demand.

Europe News

Are spheres of influence returning to the international stage?

While the concept lost some of its relevance at the end of the Cold War, it is back in the spotlight with the return of Donald Trump and the war in Ukraine.

EuroVerify

Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?

While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one.

Europe News

EU leaders reject Putin's demand to halt military aid to Ukraine

Despite Putin's demand, the EU insists Ukraine should have "its own robust military and defence capabilities as an essential component."

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Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's vow to stop attacking energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

Markets

European markets subdued as Israel raises tensions in the Middle East

Healthcare companies such as GSK plc and tech companies such as Siemens AG were among the top losers on European markets on Wednesday morning.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade fire after Putin agrees to limited ceasefire

Zelenskyy said Putin had effectively "rejected" an partial ceasefire proposal hours after it was agreed.

Europe Today

Watch Euronews' special coverage ahead of EU leaders' summit

Watch Europe Today, your front-row seat to the action as EU heads of state and government converge in Brussels for the European Council summit.

World News

Much remains to be agreed on Ukraine ceasefire with Putin, Trump says

The US president is set to speak to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday about a much-anticipated ceasefire proposal.

The Europe Conversation

Morawiecki: No word that comes from the Kremlin should be trusted

Former Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, points out in an interview with Euronews that the Russians have been able to break all the treaties they have concluded in the past. Therefore - says the politician - all agreements concluded with Russia must be supported by real force.

Ukraine

Trump says Putin ceasefire talks to discuss 'land and power plants'

The US president said that he would talk to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday, after negotiators have pushed for Russia to back a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal.

Europe News

Putin guarantees life of Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk if they surrender

Vladimir Putin says he is prepared to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region if they surrender.

USA

Trump says his vow to end war in Ukraine in 24-hours was 'sarcastic'

US President Trump claimed he wasn't being serious when he repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24-hours during his presidential campaign.

Ukraine

Trump claims 'productive' talks with Putin amid ceasefire push

Russia is stalling on agreeing to a US-Ukraine backed interim ceasefire, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called "deliberate".

Ukraine

Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Putin was "preparing to reject" a US-Ukraine backed proposal for interim peace.

Russia

Putin's party gifts meat grinders to mothers of dead Russian soldiers

The International Women's Day gift sparked a backlash, which officials responded to by stating that bereaved mothers had asked for the meat grinders.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Trump's power play with Zelenskyy

In this week's edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the dramatic shake-up regarding Ukraine diplomacy

World News

How have Europe's far-right reacted to Trump's stance on Ukraine?

Many far-right MPs in Europe are trying to stay in Donald Trump's good books and avoid criticising him, all while retaining credibility at home.

USA

Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia after latest Ukraine strike

The US president took aim at Moscow after Russia launched a large-scale barrage of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight.

Europe News

Glucksmann to European leaders: Forget Trump, choose joint borrowing

Ahead of the Extraordinary European Council meeting in Brussels, Glucksman urges EU leaders not to rely on the US anymore and to invest time and resources in common borrowing.