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Europe's private drone sector sees opportunity as NATO ups defence

Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting European leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall".

Canada

G7 foreign ministers show support for Ukraine after talks in Canada

The G7 ministers said in a joint statement at the conclusion of the two-day gathering that they are increasing the economic costs to Russia and exploring measures against those who finance Russia’s war efforts.

Canada

Ukraine's FM presses G7 for support as Russia targets energy grid

Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday and a day earlier, the United Kingdom pledged €14 million in funding for Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces withdrew from several villages in Zaporizhzhia region

Ukrainian units have withdrawn from a few villages in the key southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian troops continue their assault. However, Kyiv has said their advance has been halted.

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Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv, damaging homes and injuring two

Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district was hit by drones, injuring two and damaging homes.

Ukraine

Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid corruption probe

Earlier on Wednesday, the Ukrainian president called for the two ministers to leave office amid a major investigation into alleged corruption in the energy sector, calling it a "matter of trust".

The Ring

Tonight on The Ring: Who should pay for Europe's defence?

Tonight on Euronews, veteran MEPs Martin Schirdewan from the Left and Riho Terras from the European People’s Party go to face to face on The Ring

Russia

Russian court extends jail time of teenage singer over anti-war songs

Russian authorities have ramped up their crackdown on dissent and free speech since the Kremlin sent troops on an all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

Ukraine

Kherson liberation three years on: Russian troops gone but not drones

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline city of Kherson on Tuesday, marking the third anniversary of Ukrainian forces liberating the only regional capital that the Russian troops managed to temporarily capture since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Romania

Romania finds drone fragments after Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports

Breaches of Romania's airspace by drones have become more common as Russia targets Danube River ports just across the border in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdog probes major energy sector scheme

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau is reportedly investigating a large-scale corruption scheme in the country’s energy sector, involving the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom. A 15-month investigation and 1,000 hours of wiretapping resulted in 70 raids, according to the agency.

Ukraine

Ukrainian army holds ground in Pokrovsk amid intense Russian assault

After more than a year of an all-in Russian offensive, the battle for Pokrovsk has intensified over the past few days, with Moscow troops reportedly infiltrating and trying to encircle what remains of the city after the fiercest fighting in recent times.

Economy

Italian firms in Russia lead to €1bn boost for Kremlin war coffers

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Italian companies paid over €1 billion in taxes to Russia, half of which went to military spending to finance the ongoing destruction of Ukraine.

Belarus

Belarus threatens to seize Lithuanian trucks after border closure

Lithuania closed the two border crossings with Belarus on 29 October after meteorological balloons flying from Belarus caused repeated disruption to air traffic.

Business

Spanish investment saw sharp dip since full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Spanish companies are opting to reduce their interests in Russia and steer clear of the Kremlin in order to avoid accruing continuous losses.

Ukraine

Ukraine seeks to buy more Patriot air defence systems from US

Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on Monday that Russian attacks caused more damage to its power infrastructure, resulting in scheduled blackouts in most of the country’s regions.

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities

Ukrainian energy companies reported a complete power outage after two thermal power plants supplying the Kyiv and Kharkiv were struck overnight by Russia. Officials in Kyiv also shared that their forces carried out strikes targeting the Kremlin's energy sector, which it says funds the invasion.

Culture news

Angelina Jolie's Ukraine visit marred by memes over driver arrest

The famous Hollywood actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador visited the Ukrainian cities of Mykolaïv and Kherson this week. Her trip was marred by a row with the Territorial Recruitment Centre - but the internet was delighted.

Europe News

Trump hands Orbán a win as Hungary locks exemption for Russian energy

White House sources say exemption for Budapest to continue buying Russian oil will apply for a year. The move represents a political win for Orbán heading into an election in April, with the Hungarian economy in dire straits. Low energy prices could be a determining factor in the campaign.

Ukraine

Three killed and 12 injured in overnight Russian attacks on Dnipro

Overnight Russian strikes targeting the eastern city of Dnipro killed three people and injured at least 12 civilians, including two children, as Moscow continues to show no desire to end its invasion of Ukraine, now well into its fourth year.

Follow the latest updates, analysis, and insights on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. Stay informed on key battles, shifting frontlines, diplomatic efforts, international responses, and the conflict’s humanitarian and global impact.