Merz’s Ukraine remarks spark German backlash over troop deployments
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Tuesday that his country could play a military role in securing a…
Ukraine orders evacuation of 3,000 children and parents from two regions as Russian forces advance
Ukraine ordered the evacuation of thousands of children and their parents from frontline settlements in the Zaporizhzhia and…
Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
By Euronews Published on 02/01/2026 – 13:40 GMT+1 Russia conducted what local authorities called “one of the most massive”…
Von der Leyen signals push for Ukraine’s EU accession as Russia derails talks with attack claim
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen insisted Ukraine’s accession to the European Union is a key component…
UK to transfer €2.8bn of Abramovich’s Chelsea cash to Ukraine fund, PM Starmer says
Published on 17/12/2025 – 15:30 GMT+1 The UK has issued a licence allowing €2.8 billion from Roman Abramovich’s…
Russia rejects compromise on occupied Ukraine regions, Kremlin says
Russia will not accept any “compromise” regarding the occupied territories of Ukraine, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said…
Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas?
When Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, it quickly annexed Crimea and sent its troops to Ukraine’s eastern…
If Europe wants to start a war we are ready now, Russia’s Putin says
Published on 02/12/2025 – 18:00 GMT+1 If Europe wants to wage war, then Moscow is “ready now,” Russia’s…
Russia cuts troop bonuses and delays death benefits amid budget shortfalls
Several Russian regions are delaying injury payments to servicemen and cutting one-time contract bonuses with the Defence Ministry…
Europe’s defence landscape: Which countries spend the most?
Defence spending in the EU has been rising significantly as global threats intensify, with expenditure almost doubling over…