Europe

Estonia opposes EU going soft on Russian oil, threatens veto

Estonia may veto EU’s 18th package of Russia sanctions if it does not include lowering the price cap on Russian oil, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on July 9.

10 July 2025, 02:11 AM

Europeans ‘will never abandon Ukraine,’ Macron tells UK MPs

Addressing the UK Parliament on July 8, French President Emmanuel Macron said that European countries “will never abandon Ukraine” in its fight against Russian aggression, French newspaper Le Monde reported.

8 July 2025, 11:39 PM

18-year-old Ukrainian student found dead in Italy

Italian authorities found 18-year-old Ukrainian intern Mariia Buhaiova dead on July 8, after a search lasting more than three days, Italian news agency ANSA reported.

8 July 2025, 09:44 PM

Europe stunned by U.S. cutting off Ukraine aid

The Pentagon’s decision to suspend shipments of artillery shells and anti-air missiles to Ukraine came as a surprise to European officials, Bloomberg reported on July 2, citing informed sources.

2 July 2025, 11:38 PM

UK and Germany preparing to sign wide-ranging mutual defense pact

The United Kingdom and Germany are preparing to sign a wide-ranging agreement that includes a provision for mutual assistance in the event of a threat to either country, Politico reported on July 2, citing sources.

2 July 2025, 10:25 AM

NATO braces for potential Russian invasion amid U.S. uncertainty

European officials believe that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may soon “turn his attention to NATO’s eastern flank”, evidenced by his voiced imperial ambitions, Financial Times wrote on July 1.

1 July 2025, 12:18 PM

Zelenskyy hails Berlin’s U-turn on NATO membership for Ukraine

Breaking with long-standing policy, the new German government now supports Ukraine’s membership in NATO, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 30.

1 July 2025, 01:37 AM

Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package

The European Council failed to approve the 18th sanctions package against Russia during a meeting on June 26, over objections from Slovakia.

26 June 2025, 10:30 PM

Ukraine, Council of Europe sign Russia tribunal agreement

Ukraine and the Council of Europe (CoE) signed an agreement establishing a special tribunal to investigate Russia’s crimes of aggression against Ukraine on June 25.

25 June 2025, 11:44 PM

Trump’s trade war heats up: EU warns of mirror tariffs on U.S. goods

The European Union is preparing to impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods — including Boeing aircraft — if U.S. President Donald Trump maintains even a baseline 10% tariff on European exports, Bloomberg reported on June 24.

25 June 2025, 01:10 PM

EU to revise gas storage rules to guard against price shocks

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement to revise gas storage rules, extending the bloc’s obligation to stockpile sufficient gas volumes ahead of winter by another two years, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

25 June 2025, 10:55 AM

Unknown assailants inject 145 people with syringes throughout France

Unknown assailants injected 145 people with syringes containing an unidentified substance during France’s annual Fête de la Musique, leading to 12 arrests, The Guardian reported, citing the French Interior Ministry on June 23.

24 June 2025, 11:50 AM

Paris Air Show unveils MBDA's 500-km kamikaze drone

European defense consortium MBDA introduced a new long-range kamikaze drone, the One Way Effector, at the Paris Air Show 2025. It is designed for mass salvo attacks and is capable of striking targets up to 500 kilometers away, Breaking Defense reported on June 16.

19 June 2025, 01:45 PM

Russia uses medical exemptions to avoid sanctions, Lithuania says

Moscow is exploiting medical exemptions from EU sanctions to import dual-use goods, Lithuania’s Deputy Foreign Minister Gabija Grigaite-Daugirde said on June 12.

13 June 2025, 02:05 AM

Montenegro joins EU mission to train Ukrainian troops

Montenegro’s parliament has voted to join the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM), RFE/RL reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 09:44 PM

NATO warns Russia as it expands satellite monitoring of Ukraine, borders

NATO is expanding its satellite surveillance capabilities to track military movements in Ukraine and along Russia’s borders with Eastern European countries, General Pierre Vandier, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, told Bloomberg on June 12.

12 June 2025, 05:45 PM

Ceasefire in Ukraine would heighten Russia’s threat to Europe, Rutte says

If there is a ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war, Moscow will replenish its arms stockpiles, thereby becoming an even greater threat to European countries, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned on June 9.

9 June 2025, 10:26 PM

Merz broke Europe’s trust by backtracking on Russia sanctions, Lithuania’s president says

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of undermining Europe’s credibility by backtracking on his promise to impose tough sanctions against Russia if it rejected a ceasefire with Ukraine, Bild reported on June 8.

8 June 2025, 04:32 PM

Ukraine's Taisia Onofriichuk wins gold at European championships in rhythmic gymnastics

17-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Taisia Onofriichuk won the gold medal at the 2025 European Championships in the individual all-around competition. The final featured 25 gymnasts, with Onofriichuk scoring 117.800 points, securing first place.

8 June 2025, 12:36 AM

NATO summit planners hope to avoid Trump–Zelenskyy meeting

Officials planning the June 24-26 NATO summit in The Hague are taking steps to limit discussion of the Russo–Ukrainian war and to prevent President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from meeting with Donald Trump, Reuters reported on June 6.

6 June 2025, 10:32 PM

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