World News

Has life improved for people in Crimea since its annexation?

What is life like on the peninsula five years since Russia announced its accession?

18 March 2019

Crimea

Putin arrives in Crimea to mark fifth anniversary of annexation

President Vladimir Putin arrived in Crimea on the fifth anniversary of the annexation and inaugurated two power stations.

18 March 2019

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Russian prison inmates compete during Maslenitsa festivities

Positive recommendations by penitentiary authorities following their participation in the festival can count favourably towards the inmates being paroled.

9 March 2019

Switzerland

Putin complained his limousine was too 'soft'

If you want to drive like Putin this could be the car for you.

7 March 2019

Russia

What is Russia's new 'fake news' law all about? | Euronews answers

People who spread what Russian authorities consider to be fake news or who show "disrespect" to the state will face tough new fines.

7 March 2019

Russia

Russia set to free 100 captive whales from 'prison'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been heavily criticised over a "whale prison" in the far east of the country, which is run by companies involved in trafficking.

1 March 2019

Hungary

Euroviews. I knew Orbán when he started his political journey; where it’s taken him terrifies me ǀ View

Kis, the philosopher and first chairman of the true liberal party in post-1989 Hungary (the Free Democrats), described Orbán as a “spoilt kid” because he was almost sick with a desperation for power. That sickness which has already infected the country must not be allowed to spread to Europe.

28 February 2019

Europe News

The Brief: Russian intrigue, Latvia ruling, and copyright final stretch

In this edition we speak to the French MEP who defends hiring the daughter of Putin's spokesperson as an intern, Latvia and Spain get rulings from the top EU court and the copyright battle passes another hurdle.

27 February 2019

Russia

Russia TV names 'US targets'

A Russian state TV news show has named a list of targets in the US it claims Moscow would aim to destroy in the event of a nuclear confrontation.

25 February 2019

World News

Moldovans divided between EU and Russia as they head to the polls

Officials estimate that a quarter of Moldovans have left in search of a better life in European Union nations or in Russia.

23 February 2019

Russia

Watch: Russia will retaliate if US deploys missiles in Europe

In his annual address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would retaliate if US deploys missiles in Europe.

20 February 2019

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 February 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 February 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 February 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.

9 February 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 January 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 January 2019

European Union

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 January 2019

Serbia

Serbia smiles eastward as Putin visit builds ties

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

18 January 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 January 2019