Russia

Black belt Putin shows off judo moves with Olympic athletes

After complex discussions with Turkey and Iran about the future of Syria in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin was up for a bit of exercise. So the judo black belt joined his country's national team for a warm up and training session.

15/02/2019

World News

French, Germans trust Putin more than Trump, survey finds

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is trusted to do the right thing regarding world affairs by a majority of people in six countries — the highest of five world leaders.

12/02/2019

Russia

Russia unveils €390 billion plan to overhaul its economy

The money will be shared between 13 so-called National Projects which include increasing the fertility rate and reducing air pollution in cities.

11/02/2019

Syria

Syria: IS resists US-backed forces in 'final battle' near Iraqi border

Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by the US, aim to take back al-Baghuz in what they're calling their final battle but they are meeting fierce resistance.

09/02/2019

Economy

Croatia in the Eurozone: Russia greatest weapon in Europe? | View

Croatia’s adoption of the euro would be an unmitigated disaster, punishing a country whose judiciary suffers from entrenched corruption that is being exploited to extend Russian influence in Europe.

22/01/2019

World News

Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany in the cold

Across Russia Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany by immersing themselves in freezing water through holes cut through the ice.

19/01/2019

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Brexit chaos and gifts for Putin

In this edition we look at how Europe reacted to the rejection of the Brexit deal, as well as how EU countries are preparing for a No Deal scenario. In the meantime, the Russian President gets gifted a church in Serbia.

18/01/2019

Serbia

Serbia smiles eastward as Putin visit builds ties

Russia has strong support in Serbia because of its backing over Kosovo.

18/01/2019

Serbia

Thousands gather in Belgrade to cheer Putin during his visit to Serbia

Thousands gather in Belgrade to cheer Putin during his brief visit to Serbia.

17/01/2019

Russia

Putin celebrates Christmas with orthodox Christians in St Petersburg

Orthodox Christians have begun celebrations to mark Christmas with special midnight masses across the country. President Vladimir Putin joined them for mass in St Petersburg.

07/01/2019

Russia

Moscow detains U.S. spy suspect

Russia' security service said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow

31/12/2018

Russia

Russia dismisses Franco-German demand to release Ukrainian sailors

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday accused Berlin and Paris of "double standards" and said their demands were "regrettable."

29/12/2018

World

Russia's hypersonic missile system: should we be worried?

How alarmed should the world be about Russia's latest move, as a war of words appears to be intensifying? Euronews' Damon Embling, from the World edition, and Serguei Doubine, Head of the Russian service, discuss what it all means with Belle Donati.

27/12/2018

Ukraine

Martial law ends in Ukraine a month after Kerch Strait confrontation

Martial law was imposed after Russia shot at and seized three Ukrainian naval ships in the Kerch Strait on November 25.

26/12/2018

Russia

Putin: dismisses second Brexit referendum

"She must implement the will of the people, expressed at a referendum, otherwise this is not a referendum at all. Someone does not like it, [here we go] again and again. Is that democracy, or what?"

20/12/2018

Russia

From Russia with Love: Vladimir Putin on the question of marriage

From Russia with Love: Vladimir Putin on the question of marriage.

20/12/2018

Russia

Nuclear-capable aircraft in Venezuela alarms US

Russia has infuriated Washington by flying two planes with nuclear weapons capability to its ally Venezuela.

11/12/2018

Russia

Putin threatens arms race if US exits nuclear treaty

Russia warns of a retaliation if the US exits a cold-war era missile treaty.

05/12/2018

Argentina

Putin and Saudi crown prince shake hands and laugh at G20 summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laughed and clapped hands before they sat down for the G20 opening session

30/11/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here's a roundup of the top stories from across Europe on November 30.

30/11/2018