EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet

Europe • 9:33 PM

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The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on 41 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, taking the total of designated vessels to almost 600. The EU has imposed 19 packages of sanctions against Russia so far, but Moscow has managed to adapt to most m

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'This night may show us whether Europe is capable of being a real leader'

Europe • 8:30 PM

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As discussions on the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine continue at the EU summit in Brussels, Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko tells FRANCE 24 that 'this evening, this night may show us whether Europe is capable of being a real leader or fear of Russia wi

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Diplomats say EU-Mercosur treaty signing postponed to January

Europe • 8:23 PM

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, according to officials. The European Commission wanted to have the pact to create

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Decision time in Brussels: Will EU ignore threats and seize frozen Russian assets?

Europe • 7:21 PM

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Some brand it 'the most crucial EU summit' since the financial crisis of 2008. A last chance to stave off bankruptcy for a Ukraine government that might run out of money by the end of spring.

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EU-Mercosur trade deal signing postponed as France and Italy seek more safeguards

Europe • 6:07 PM

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European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, diplomatic sources said, amid French-led opposition to the mammo

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A decade on, Greek island of Lesbos remains symbol of Europe's migration crisis

Europe • 5:50 PM

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For more than a decade, the Greek island of Lesbos has been a symbol of Europe's migration crisis. Located close to Turkey, the island was a major entry point to the European Union back in 2015. But since then, arrivals have sharply decreased as Europe h

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Ukraine: Kharkiv tries to give its youngest a normal life

Europe • 4:09 PM

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Only forty kilometres away from Russia, the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is a regular target of Russian air attacks. Still, it tries to give its children and teenagers a somewhat normal life. #ukraine #ukrainewar #russia

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Are Trump, the Gulf states and Russia meddling in Italy's top newspapers change of ownership?

Europe • 4:00 PM

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Two of Italy’s top newspapers, La Repubblica and La Stampa, are likely to be sold to Greek media tycoon Theodore Kyriakou, whose political and business links abroad have sparked concern over editorial independence. The proposed sale, which involves forei

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‘Ukraine needs this money’ : Zelensky is in Brussels for talks on Russian assets

Europe • 3:37 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Brussels for a key European Union summit, where EU leaders faced a critical decision on the use of frozen Russian assets. Zelensky urged the bloc to release the funds to support Ukraine, warning that without

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Massive farmers protests in Brussels over EU regulations

Europe • 3:35 PM

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On the sidelines of the European summit, hundreds of farmers are gathering in Brussels, blocking parts of the Belgian capital to protest against EU regulations and the signing of a Mercosur trade deal, which they call unfair competition for European farm

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For the Brazilian President, signing the Mercosur-EU deal is 'now or never'

Europe • 3:33 PM

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As Europe hesitates over the Mercosur agreement, Brazilian President Lula has shown signs of frustration with a deal '37 years in the making'. He warned it was 'now or never' to sign, saying there would be no further opportunities during his term in offi

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EU leaders urge swift decision on frozen Russian funds for Ukraine

Europe • 3:31 PM

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EU leaders are split in Brussels over using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Poland backs urgent action, while Belgium resists over legal and financial risks. Ukraine is pressing for a decision by year’s end.

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Farmers take Brussels to protest Mercosur deal and EU rules

Europe • 2:49 PM

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Thousands of French and Belgian farmers converged on Brussels in protest, expressing frustration over EU regulations, struggling livelihoods, and the Mercosur trade deal, which they fear will disadvantage European agriculture. Anger has also been fueled

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Brussels: Farmers block roads to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Europe • 2:47 PM

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Farmers, particularly in France, worry the Mercosur deal,  which will be discussed at the EU leaders meeting, will see them undercut by a flow of cheaper goods from agricultural giant Brazil and its neighbours.

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UK to rejoins EU's Erasmus exchange program

Europe • 1:36 PM

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Britain and the European Union agreed on December 17, 2025 to allow UK students to rejoin the bloc's popular student exchange programme Erasmus+ from 2027, a small but symbolic sign of improved relations after Brexit.

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EU kicks off crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine

Europe • 1:33 PM

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EU leaders kicked off a make-or-break summit Thursday on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition. The 27 nation bloc is scrambling to bolster its ally Ukraine, as US President Donald Trum

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EU-Mercosur deal hangs in balance amid farmer concerns

Europe • 1:25 PM

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Brazilian President Lula has warned the EU to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade deal now or risk losing Brazil’s participation altogether. France and Italy are blocking progress over concerns about protecting their agricultural sectors, while suppo

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EU leaders split over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Europe • 1:18 PM

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EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Germany backs the move, while Zelensky urges action. The EU proposes a €90 billion loan, but Belgium opposes, fearing Russian retaliation. Moscow calls it theft.

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Farmers block Brussels roads, light fires in tense protest over EU-Mercosur deal

Europe • 8:02 AM

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Farmers in tractors blocked roads and scuffled with riot police outside a European Union leaders’ summit in Brussels on Wednesday to protest against a major free-trade deal with South American trading bloc Mercosur. Critics of the deal, particularly in F

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Trump tells Ukraine to move 'quickly' on deal to end war with Russia

Europe • 6:22 AM

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Ukraine to move "quickly" on a deal to end Russia's invasion, ahead of a new round of talks expected in Miami at the weekend. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier told a summit of European leaders tha

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Zelensky presses EU to tap Russian assets as cash crunch looms for Ukraine

Europe • 2:47 AM

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday his country needed a decision this year on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to plug Kyiv's yawning budget gap, telling European leaders gathered at a summit in Brussels that the use of Russian asset

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Farmers protest Mercosur deal in Brussels

Europe • 12:45 AM

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Hundreds of farmers in tractors protested in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, disrupting the EU summit. Some countries pushed for stronger agricultural safeguards, while others backed the deal to boost exports. Brazil’s President Lula warned

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