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Israel

Diaspora minister slams Ireland and Spain as 'most hostile' to Israel

In a new report, Israel’s government has accused several European countries of a sharp increase in cases of antisemitism.

Ukraine

First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy?

As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy?

Ukraine

Zelenskyy also wants Trump to attend proposed meeting with Putin

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he supports the US President's idea of direct talks with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on 15 May and hopes Donald Trump will be there too.

Israel

Hamas releases hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump

21-year-old Alexander was serving in a military unit on the Gaza border when he was captured during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

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Europe News

Say yes to ceasefire today or face sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

Russia

Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

Ukraine

Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv's side?

As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for Zelenskyy to finally show Trump that Kyiv does want Russia’s war to end?

Ukraine

Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Kyiv as Moscow airspace blocked

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video from Kyiv city centre for the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, calling the Friday parade in Moscow a “parade of fear.”

Russia

Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?

A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?

Europe News

Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row

Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected.

Europe News

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

Europe News

Notable Ukrainian activist injured in apparent assassination attempt

Ukrainian activist Serhii Sternenko has been injured in an attack, he said in a post on Telegram. Ukraine's Security Service said the attack was an attempted assassination involving a firearm.

Europe News

Report: Late Ukrainian journalist's organs removed in Russia captivity

The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who underwent torture and died in Russian captivity, was missing some internal organs, according to an investigation by the Forbidden Stories journalism network.

Ukraine

Mejlis leader: Kyiv was asked 'not to provoke Russia' over Crimea

Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine didn't fight for Crimea 11 years ago "when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired" is both disrespectful and false, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis told Euronews.

Europe News

US-Ukraine peace talks in London downgraded as Rubio skips meeting

The leadership in Washington is said to have been angered by Ukraine’s refusal to cede territory to Russia, as Kyiv reiterated once again that there are no peace talks before a complete ceasefire.

Ukraine

Return of forcefully deported children is non-negotiable, Kyiv says

Kyiv insists all Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia should be returned home "unconditionally" as it reiterated its "red lines" for any possible deal to put an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops advance into Russia’s Belgorod, Zelenskyy confirms

The Ukrainian president publicly stated for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Belgorod, making it the second incursion into Russia’s border regions since August 2024.

Israel

Israeli antisemitism forum sparks debate on Europe's right-wing ties

Stirring controversy even before its official start, this week's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem made headlines long before it took place.

The Europe Conversation

Dictators only understand language of 'power or strength', says Tsikhanouskaya

Belarus could be used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine and Western neighbours, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned on The Europe Conversation.

Israel

As Israel resumes its war on Hamas, the hostages' fate remains unclear

Euronews spoke to Israeli survivors of the 7 October Hamas attack about their increasing concern for the 24 living hostages still held in Gaza.

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