Europe News EU breaks taboo with first-ever sanctions on Russian LNG The new package of EU sanctions on Russia contains the first-ever ban on imports of liquefied natural gas. "This will make this phase out of Russian gas in Europe much faster," Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews. 19/09/2025
Estonia Estonia requests NATO Article 4 talks after Russian airspace violation Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets lingered in NATO-member Estonia's airspace for several minutes on Friday, according to Estonian authorities. Italian F-35s responded. 19/09/2025
EuroVerify Russian fact-checking website peddles propaganda narratives The Global Fact-Checking Network's website may look credible, but it is in fact backed by Russia's state news agency TASS. 19/09/2025
Europe News EU targets Russian LNG, banks and crypto in new round of sanctions The new package of EU sanctions comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to end all purchases of Russian energy. 19/09/2025
United Kingdom 'Absolutely no evidence' Putin wants peace in Ukraine, MI6 chief says Ukraine has accepted proposals for a ceasefire and a summit meeting, but so far Moscow has been noncommittal. 19/09/2025
Latvia Drone and missile debris found in Latvia and Poland, officials say Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has instructed the defence and interior ministries to coordinate with Poland to establish whether the drone is one of those detected last week. 19/09/2025
United Kingdom UK spy agency MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit foreign snoops MI6 has launched a dark web portal, Silent Courier, to recruit spies and gather information securely. The platform targets potential informants worldwide, including Russia. 19/09/2025
Indonesia Ukrainian man gets life sentence in Indonesia for producing drugs Roman Nazarenko became a suspect after police raided a villa in Bali in May 2024 and found a lab in the basement to grow marijuana and produce a precursor of ecstasy. 18/09/2025
United Kingdom Three people detained in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia The arrests on Wednesday came as Lithuania announced that a Russia-backed network was behind a series of parcel explosions in Europe last year. 18/09/2025
Europe News EU pipeline gas imports on downward trend – report While gas entering the bloc via pipeline is decreasing, liquefied natural gas is set to increase casting doubts on the bloc’s green undertakings. 18/09/2025
Europe News EU 'closely' monitors trade impact of Poland-Belarus border closure The closure of all crossing points between Poland and Belarus has interrupted a traditional trade route between the EU and China. 18/09/2025
Lithuania Russia-backed network behind exploding parcels in Europe, Vilnius says The Lithuanian authorities revealed that 6kg of explosives were discovered during police searches across the continent. 18/09/2025
Ukraine Ukraine expects €2.9bn for US weapons to fight Russia, Zelenskyy says The financial arrangement known as the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) pools contributions from NATO members to purchase US weapons, munitions and equipment. 17/09/2025
Europe News EU vows closer ties with India despite 'problematic' Russia factor The European Union has presented a new strategy to broaden relations with India, despite its "problematic" ties with Russia. 17/09/2025
Russia Lab tests show Alexei Navalny poisoned in Russian prison, wife claims Yulia Navalnaya has repeatedly accused the Russian state of murdering him, allegations the Kremlin has dismissed as nonsense. 17/09/2025
Culture news Five members of Pussy Riot sentenced to jail in Russia Five members of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot have been sentenced in absentia to prison in Russia. One member, Diana Burkot, said: “Ukraine must win, and Putin must face trial in The Hague.” 16/09/2025
Poland Poland detains Belarusian and Ukranian citizens over drone incident Authorities have questioned the suspects overnight and dismissed the possibility of "massive espionage action". 16/09/2025
Germany Polish president visits Germany amid tensions over WWII reparations Polish President Karol Nawrocki has arrived in Berlin with a clear demand: war reparations from Germany. Yet amid Russian aggression, Poland also needs its neighbour’s support. Experts told Euronews what's at stake. 16/09/2025
Europe News Why the EU won't hit China with the 100% tariffs that Trump wants Donald Trump's request for 100% tariffs on China is unlikely to gather the necessary support among European Union countries. 16/09/2025
Lebanon Bulgaria arrests Russian owner of ship at centre of Beirut port blast The arrest of Igor Grechushkin comes nearly five years after a Lebanese investigative judge issued two arrest warrants through Interpol for him and the vessel's captain. 15/09/2025