Europe News

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump

Zelenskyy began his New York visit by meeting US senators, thanking them for what he called strong bipartisan support and for recently passing a tougher Russian sanctions bill that Trump has signed into law.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine 'constructive'

On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv.

22 September 2026

Europe Today

Ukraine opposes political EU sanctions delistings, deputy PM says

Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, said Russia must take “real, concrete” steps towards peace before the European Union considers “any easing of sanctions”.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Ukraine's literary future uncertain as Russian strikes destroy books

More than 13 million books, a third of the country’s annual print run, were destroyed in two months this summer, causing at least €34.2 million in damage, the Ministry of Culture said.

22 September 2026

Europe Today

Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree Russia sanctions

Trump and Zelenskyy are set to discuss ending the war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In Brussels, EU Ambassadors have failed to agree on extending Russia sanctions that are set to expire today. We also break down Macron and Trump's recent meeting in New York.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Russian drones slam southern Ukraine after Kyiv's weekend barrage

The war's relentless daily attacks underscore the absence of any significant progress in diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting, more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

21 September 2026

Europe Today

Merz under pressure again, Ukraine's biggest strike hits Moscow

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure again after his CDU party suffered a disastrous result in Sunday's German state elections, as Ukraine launched its biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow. Today on Europe Today we also cover rising Iran-US tensions and Meloni's burqa ban plan.

21 September 2026

Russia

Putin's party wins record 355 parliament seats, election official says

The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

21 September 2026

Europe News

Moscow hit by 'largest-scale attack' on capital so far, mayor says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine had targeted the Moscow region overnight, saying a "key" oil industry facility as well as a logistics facility were hit.

20 September 2026

Europe News

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 11 and injure dozens

The Ukrainian air force reported that Russian forces had fired two “Zircon” missiles as well as 174 drones at Ukraine overnight.

19 September 2026

USA

Trump signs into law sanctions package targeting Russia's economy

The bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.

19 September 2026

Europe News

Russia launches fresh attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has been informed of the strike on the Kursk nuclear power plant and said it was not on fire despite being operational at the time

18 September 2026

Europe News

Macron to convene G7 on energy with warning about Russia

Emmanuel Macron is calling for a "protection plan" against "Russian hybrid attacks". According to the French president, "the nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing".

18 September 2026

Russia

Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.

18 September 2026

Business

Russia seizes control over assets of Nestle, French firms

Russia has placed the local businesses of Nestlé, Auchan and other Western-linked companies under temporary administration. Nestlé is weighing its options, while Auchan and Lemana Pro say their Russian operations continue as normal.

18 September 2026

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Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city

A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

18 September 2026

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Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote

Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

18 September 2026

Europe News

Air raid siren sounded for residents of eastern Poland

PM Donald Tusk cites a 'massive explosion' after a Russian strike in western Ukraine near the border.

17 September 2026

Business

Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO says

In an interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology.

17 September 2026

Culture news

France selects Russian-language film 'Minotaur' for Oscar glory

A marital drama set against the war in Ukraine, produced by French companies, will compete for the best international film Oscar in March 2027. A "subtle and judicious" choice, according to film expert Jean-Philippe Domecq.

17 September 2026