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Explosive traces found on yacht in Nord Stream sabotage probe

Mystery still surrounds who was behind the blast, which knocked out a vital gas pipeline between Russia and Europe.

12/07/2023

Bulgaria

Euroviews. If Bulgaria’s anti-corruption fight fails, Moscow stands to gain

Bulgaria’s fight against corruption is the best way to combat the Kremlin’s operations in the country, which risks becoming one of Europe’s weak links alongside Hungary, Nicolas Tenzer writes.

06/07/2023

World News

Russians in Europe: Dreams, dissent and divided loyalties

Some accuse Russians living in Europe of "wanting everything, but doing nothing", while others claim many are opponents of Putin in need of support.

28/06/2023

Europe Decoded

Explained: The EU's last-resort tool to chase after Russia's enablers

The European Union is getting serious about sanctions circumvention.

23/06/2023

Europe News

EU imports of Russian oil plunge by 90% as a result of sweeping bans

It's official: the European Union is no longer the top client of Russian oil.

19/06/2023

Europe News

Europeans prefer neutrality in possible US-China conflict - survey

Europeans view China as a strategic partner more than a rival, a new European Council on Foreign Relations survey shows.

07/06/2023

Russia

Why pulling out of Russia is no easy feat for European businesses

Many foreign companies continue to do business in Russia and are giving various explanations for this. Those who decide to withdraw from the country face a lengthy and difficult procedure.

10/05/2023

Russia

EU 'becoming militarised', claims Russian FM

Russia's top diplomat said there is now "very little difference" between the EU and NATO.

26/04/2023

World News

What is the role of the Global South in the new world order?

The war in Ukraine has accelerated a situation that has been developing for some time: A new world order in which the East and West confront each other more decisively than before. The decisive factor is countries that have hitherto been accorded too little importance: The Global South.

05/04/2023

Europe News

After 10 rounds of sanctions, how much EU-Russia trade is banned?

The EU has imposed a wide range of trade bans on key exports to Russia, such as microchips, drones, heavy trucks and luxury bags.

27/02/2023

Ukraine

'How many more victims will there be?': Kyiv residents on Ukraine war

Ukrainians give their thoughts, a year after their lives were turned upside down by Russia's invasion.

23/02/2023

Austria

Ukraine and Lithuania shun OSCE Austria meeting over Russian presence

Ukraine and Lithuania shun OSCE meeting in Austria over Russian presence

23/02/2023

World News

Ukraine war: How can NATO ramp up munitions production?

The Ukraine war has exposed large holes in the military's stockpiles: How can NATO get much-needed ammunition faster?

15/02/2023

Europe News

Russia, Estonia expel ambassadors amid 'destroyed' relations

Moscow has accused Tallinn of "total Russophobia".

23/01/2023

Economy

More than 550 firms still do business in Russia. Many are from the EU

According to a Yale University database, European companies like Boggi, Benetton, Lacoste and Philips are still doing "business as usual" in Russia.

20/01/2023

Russia

Price cap on Russian oil comes into force despite Moscow's threats

The $60-a-barrel cap on Russian oil approved by the G7 comes into force on Monday despite Moscow's threats.

05/12/2022

Russia

Vladimir Putin tells Europe he's 'ready' to resume gas supplies

The Russian leader claimed the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines was an attempt by the US to weaken Europe by disrupting the flow of cheap gas from Russia.

12/10/2022

Ukraine

Very low chance Russia will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine - expert

"If you mean using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, then the probability is very, very low," said Nikolai Sokov, a senior fellow at the Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation.

07/10/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Putin to annex four Ukrainian regions on Friday

Here's our latest round-up of key developments in the Ukraine war.

29/09/2022

Tech News

How Norway has become Europe's energy lifeline

Norway has proven to be a lifeline to the EU. We asked Norway’s State Secretary for Energy and Petroleum if the country could cut gas prices.

29/09/2022