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Putin - Xi meeting: 3 things you need to know

Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday that included an agreement to increase military cooperation.

Europe News

Xi tells Putin conflict must stop in Middle East – but not Ukraine

The current international situation is "complex and volatile, with "unilateral hegemony running rampant", the Chinese president said as he welcomed Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Wednesday morning.

Europe Today

Beyond the guest list—what Russia and China really want from each other

It’s been less than a week since Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, and now it’s Vladimir Putin’s turn to land in the Chinese capital for a state meeting with Xi Jinping. What does this actually signal for Europe?

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China’s Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin

Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing.

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China

Putin claims Russia-China ties at record high during Beijing visit

On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation.

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Chinese youths greet Putin on arrival in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where young Chinese flag-wavers and officials welcomed him at the airport ahead of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

Ukraine

Russia fires over 500 drones, 22 missiles at Ukraine in latest barrage

Kyiv says Russia has launched one of its largest barrages at Ukraine in recent days, with the country’s aerial defences reporting more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles fired into Ukraine, targeting various cities.

Belarus

Belarus stages nuclear drills with Russia amid new offensive fears

Russia and Belarus conducted joint nuclear exercises on Monday as Kyiv warned Moscow was preparing a new offensive from Belarusian territory against Ukraine or NATO.

World News

Putin to visit China following Trump's Beijing trip

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss ways to deepen their countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation," the Kremlin said.

Europe News

'Point of no return': 36 countries join tribunal to prosecute Putin

The tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine marks "the point of no return" in the search for justice, the country's foreign minister said on Friday. But the court will face limitations in bringing Putin to justice.

Europe News

Russia approves law allowing Putin to invade other countries

Russia's State Duma approved a law allowing the use of the armed forces “to protect Russian citizens abroad,” which de facto permits Vladimir Putin to invade other countries.

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Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 31 injured, according to local officials.

Europe Today

Is the EU ready to talk directly to Putin about ending the war?

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

World News

Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future

In an extraordinary admission, Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia’s territory and that the Armenian movement for it was “a fatal mistake,” as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course.

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Kallas rejects ex-German Chancellor Schröder as Ukraine mediator

Kallas on Monday ruled out Schröder as a potential mediator between Ukraine and Russia, saying he “would be sitting on both sides of the table”.

Europe Today

Swedish FM says focus should be on sanctions, not talks with Moscow

Speaking exclusively on Europe Today, Sweden’s foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said Europe must increase pressure on the Kremlin because Russia is “not really interested in peace”.

Europe Today

Putin says war may soon end, proposes ex-German chancellor as mediator

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day

Russia

Putin claims Ukraine war could be nearing a surprise end

Putin declared the war in Ukraine was "heading to an end" on Saturday, even though the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marred by mutual accusations of violations and a scaled-down Victory Day parade.

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Watch: Putin oversees Russia Victory Day military parade in Moscow

The parade kicked off shortly after 10:00 am Moscow time with a formation of soldiers carrying the Russian flag into the square.