Now playing Next Europe News EU foreign affairs chief: 100,000 Russian troops at Ukraine border Josep Borrell said Russia's 100,000 troops massed at the border with Ukraine is its highest ever military deployment at that border, and warned: "When you deploy a lot of troops, a spark can jump here or there." 19/04/2021
Now playing Next Russia Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to be transferred to hospital France said further EU sanctions on Russia could be imposed while the White House warned of "consequences" if jailed dissident Alexei Navalny's health deteriorates any further. 18/04/2021
Now playing Next Poland Poland expels three Russian diplomats over 'hostile actions' The move comes after the White House announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats over a massive cyberattack and election interference. 15/04/2021
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Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine: Merkel demands Russia withdraw troops near border The deployment of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine has raised concerns that the conflict could escalate once more. 08/04/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Vienna talks offer hope for survival of Iran nuclear deal The European Union is chairing a new round of negotiations in order to make all parties of the landmark deal return to compliance. 07/04/2021
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine wants to speed up joining NATO to send 'real signal to Russia' It comes amid rising tensions in eastern Ukraine. 06/04/2021
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Now playing Next Ukraine EU very worried over Russian military activity near Ukraine's border Kyiv has accused Russia of massing troops on its northern and eastern borders and in the Crimean peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014. 05/04/2021
Now playing Next State Of The Union Europe's week: Syria donation shortfall & WHO slams EU vaccine rollout Here are some of the stories that topped the news agenda in Brussels this week. 02/04/2021
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Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees first sanctions on China in more than 30 years The new raft of measures is aimed at four Chinese officials and one entity believed to be involved in the alleged human rights violations of the Uyghur Muslim minority. 22/03/2021
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Now playing Next Europe News EU to reset relations with Turkey by refinancing migration deal European leaders will meet next week in Brussels to discuss the state of EU-Turkey relations following a fractious 2020. 19/03/2021