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MEPs say Russia should not be allowed to join the Venice Biennale

MEPs have urged European Commission leaders to prevent Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale. The move has been backed by Ukraine's foreign policy chief who says "Russia rejects all proposals to end the war and rejects the dialogue that the organizers of the exhibition claim."

Qatar

Qatar and Ukraine sign defence agreement amid Zelenskyy Gulf tour

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.

Europe News

Rubio slams Zelenskyy and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran

Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees.

Cinema

Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’

‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ is based on secretly recorded footage by school teacher Pavel Talankin, who exposes how the Putin administration aims to indoctrinate schoolchildren in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film won the Oscar for Best Documentary earlier this month.

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Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia seal first Gulf defence deal amid Iran war

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise.

Europe News

'Ukraine is not a bargaining chip,' says Renew Europe chief

In an interview with Europe Today, Hayer said it would be wrong for the US to condition military aid to Ukraine on Iran as Ukrainian security is not a "bargaining chip".

Europe Today

'Ukraine is not a bargaining chip,' says Renew Europe chief

Interview with Valérie Hayer, MEP & President of Renew Europe

Economy

Germany's armed forces association calls for shift to 'war economy'

The German Armed Forces Association is warning of a growing Russian threat, a weakened Europe and an unreliable Washington — while the Iran conflict pours billions into Putin's coffers.

World News

Pentagon could redirect Ukraine military aid to Middle East — reports

With the Iran war showing no signs of winding down, the US might prioritise the Middle East over Ukraine not only in terms of its focus and attention, but also in terms of military aid, US media reported Thursday.

Ukraine

Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe says 15 citizens killed after recruitment by Russia into war

Ukrainian officials have estimated that more than 1,700 people from African countries may have been fraudulently recruited to fight for Russia.

Ukraine

Russian energy giants tied to Ukrainian children deportation — report

According to a new study, Russian energy giants Gazprom and Rosneft have played an important role in indoctrination of forcefully deported Ukrainian children.

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Russian drone strike damages historic center of Lviv, Ukraine

A daytime drone strike hit central Lviv, injuring several people and damaging parts of the historic city center.

Ukraine

Almost 1,000 drones within 24 hours: Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine

In one of its largest attacks since the beginning of the all-out war, Russia launched almost 1,000 drones against Ukraine, targeting all regions, including Western Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia begins its spring offensive

The diplomatic process aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has stalled since the beginning of the Iran war, which Kyiv claims only “bolsters Russia’s confidence”.

Ukraine

Russia steps up strikes in biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks

Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, in its biggest attack in weeks. The onslaught continued into Tuesday as dozens of drones targeted the capital Kyiv during daylight.

Europe News

High-level NATO delegation in Ukraine for the first time since 2022

For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a high-level NATO delegation has paid a visit to discuss the future involvement of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises.

France

France boards tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

The interception took place in the Western Mediterranean and was carried out in cooperation with allies, including the United Kingdom, which monitored the ship.

World

French hotel group denies allegations of human trafficking in Ukraine

In a report by the American hedge fund Grizzly Research, establishments belonging to Accor are accused of harbouring Ukrainian children for adoption in Russia.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Leaders fuming as defiant Orbán holds veto on Ukraine loan

Also in this newsletter: Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton tells Euronews the war in Iran is "Europe's war", and exclusive lines from interviews with the Bulgarian PM, Ukrainian Finance Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva.