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Ukraine's Allies Set Ultimatum to Russia for 30-Day Ceasefire

The Kremlin said Moscow will "think through" the proposal, but stressed "there are lots of questions" and that Russia is "resistant to any kind of pressure...

With Access to Europe’s Rights Court Lost, How Can Russians Still Seek Justice on the International Stage?

Human rights lawyer Karinna Moskalenko discusses the international mechanisms still available to Russian citizens and her current work on Belarus.

Putin Will Not Face Prosecution for War Crimes While President – Euronews

A special court, which is expected to be based in The Hague, aims to try Russia’s leadership for the crime of aggression but will not hold trials in...

Macron Proposes French Nuclear Extension, Ukraine Troop Deployment

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced he would discuss extending France's nuclear deterrent to European partners and raised the possibility...

European Leaders Battle for Unity in ‘New Phase’ Under Trump

Facing one of their biggest challenges in years, European leaders fear that Trump wants to make peace with Russia in talks that will not involve Kyiv or...

Moscow Furious Over Italy’s ‘Third Reich’ Comparison

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman warned that the comments by President Sergio Mattarella "cannot and will never be left without consequences."

Russian Holidaymakers Return to Europe as Demand for Trips Abroad Surges

A lack of direct flights and geopolitical tensions have not deterred Russian tourists from booking trips to Spain, France and Italy.

ECHR Rules Moscow Suppressed Dissent Over Ukraine War

The ruling follows complaints filed by Russian independent media and individual applicants against Moscow over wartime censorship.

EU Eyes Legal Loopholes to Seize Russian Oil Tankers in Baltic Sea – Politico

The private discussions reflect growing frustration over Russia’s ability to circumvent oil sanctions, which continue to generate revenue for its war...

European Court Rules Russia Violated Free Speech of LGBTQ+ Website Managers

ECHR said Russia’s restrictions on content presenting same-sex relationships as equal to heterosexual ones violated the six plaintiffs’ freedom of...

European Imports of Russian LNG Hit 'Record Levels' in 2024

European ports received 17.8 million tons of LNG from Russia in 2024, over 2 million tons more than in 2023, The Guardian reported.

Nordic-Baltic Security Coalition Meets Amid Heightened European Security Concerns

Leaders of the 10-country JEF, a multinational military partnership that can act independently in its own right, are meeting in Tallinn.

Some 500 Scientists to Be Impacted When Europe Lab CERN Cuts Russia Ties

The exclusion of Russia on Nov. 30 also means Europe’s physics lab will lose out on significant financial contributions.

Rebranded Yandex Launches AI Venture in Europe After Russia Exit

Yandex co-founder Arkady Volozh said he hopes Nebius “will become one of the largest AI infrastructure companies in the world, certainly in Europe.”...

OSCE Official Gets Jail Term for ‘Spying’ in Russian-Held Ukraine

The unarmed civilian mission was tasked with observing and reporting on the security situation and facilitating dialogue between parties between 2014 and...

Foiled Russian Assassination Plot Targeted CEO of German Arms Maker Rheinmetall – CNN

CNN said the plot was “the most mature” among a series of Russian plans to assassinate European defense industry executives who were supporting Ukraine...

opinion Vladislav Inozemtsev and Dmitry Gudkov and Dmitry Nekrasov

Let 3 Million Russians Come to Europe – And Take 500 Billion Euros Out of Putin's Pockets

The West should view the treatment of Russian diasporas in the context of economic rather than political struggle against Putin’s dictatorship.

Putin Says Western Weapons Striking Russia Would Have ‘Serious Consequences'

Putin's comments came in response to calls within some NATO member states to allow Ukraine to hit targets inside Russia.

Czechs Bust Major Russian Propaganda Network

The group used the Prague-based Voice of Europe news site to spread information seeking to discourage the EU from sending aid to Ukraine, the Czech prime...

Russian Wartime Emigres Head Westward in Europe in Search of Acceptance, Tolerance

After initially landing in eastern Europe, Turkey or the Caucasus, some Russians are looking to settle down further west.

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