#europe #ukraine #russia - Macron says 'now is not the time' to lift Russian sanctions as he announces 'reassurance force': Sky News

27 March 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that a "reassurance force" in Ukraine will act as a security guarantee and be deployed the day after a peace deal. It comes after Moscow warned the UK and France are risking a direct clash between Russia and NATO. #skynews #macron #ukraine #russia #france #ukrainerussiawar

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE...
...To the people of the Free World, and especially to the people of the EU and the United States.

Telling you about how they feel...
...and what YOU can do to help them.

(A thread - PLEASE read it to the end)
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— Aleksandr X (@AleksandrX13) March 27, 2025

#finance #investment - Trump Targeted Tariff Hopes & US Hails 'Productive' Ukraine Talks | Daybreak: Europe 03/24/2025: Bloomberg

24 March 2025

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, stock futures climb on hopes that President Donald Trump's next wave of tariffs due on April 2 may be more targeted than first feared. The US and Russia are due to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war, after the US hailed separate discussions with Ukraine as 'productive and focused'. Today's Guests: Luis Costa, Citi GLobal Head of Emerging Markets Strategy; Pär-Jörgen Pärson, Partner at Northzone

France has warned Donald Trump against trying to invade Greenland by military force or economic coercion.

French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the European Union would not “let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders, whoever they are”. pic.twitter.com/3Z5mqrbQgX

— Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) March 24, 2025

#Europe - Albanian foreign minister ties EU hopes of Albania and Ukraine to Balkan security • FRANCE 24

18 March 2025

Albania’s foreign minister, Igli Hasani, was FRANCE 24's Genie Godula guest on Tuesday. He addressed concerns about Balkan countries potentially facing Russian aggression similar to Ukraine.

Speaking ahead of Albania hosting the European Political Community meeting in May, he framed the country’s EU membership aspirations as essential for strengthening security and fostering regional stability. He also discussed the Albania-Italy asylum agreement.

#Europe #Albania #Ukraine

#EU #Ukraine #Security - A European plan for Ukraine? EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen about first 100-days of second mandate: DW News

9 March 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds press conference ahead of the first 100 days of her second mandate.

#EU #Ukraine #Security

#ReArmEurope #eudebates #EUCO - Europe Stands Strong: A Historic Decision That Will Change Everything! EU Debates | eudebates.tv

6 March 2025

"We are coming out of this European Council determined."

These words from President Ursula von der Leyen mark a turning point for Europe. In a time of crisis, leaders have united to take extraordinary measures to strengthen our defense, support Ukraine, and secure our future.

What does this mean for Europe and the world?

Watch now to find out.

EU Minus One: 26 Stand Strong, Hungary Stands Alone!

#France #Europe #Defence - French government debates extending France's 'nuclear umbrella' to all Europe • FRANCE 24 English

5 March 2025

France’s prime minister on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump’s treatment of Volodymyr Zelensky Friday in the Oval Office, calling it a staggering show of “brutality” that aimed to humiliate Ukraine’s leader and bend him to the will of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The French government debated extending France's 'nuclear umbrella' to all Europe.

#Zelensky #Ukraine #Trump

#Ukraine #europe #russia #donaldtrump - 'The hour of Europe': Papers react as European leaders rally around Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English

3 March 2025

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 3: The papers react as European leaders meet for a summit in London, pledging to spend more on security for Ukraine. Also, there are reports that suggest Israel could be gearing up for war in Syria.

Plus, a Guardian exclusive reveals that at least 25 UK ‘spy cops’ had sex with deceived members of the public. Finally, the second edition of 'The Florida Man Games' takes place, with events such as lawnmower racing and beer belly sumo wrestling. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AzDE.y

#Ukraine #uk #europe - 'This summit just got even more crucial' • FRANCE 24 English

2 March 2025

Following extraordinary scenes in the oval office, and "because of this diplomatic debris", there is more pressure than ever on the UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and this London summit, said Bénédicte Paviot, FRANCE 24's correspondent in London.

"Starmer sees himself as a bridge between the United Kingdom and the US, [. . .], it was always going to be a big summit but now this summit just got even more crucial," said Paviot. 

#Europe #Ukraine - How the world reacted to Trump's outburst at Zelenskyy | ITV News

1 March 2025

European leaders have rallied around Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while Sir Keir Starmer has called both Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart.

#Trump #Zelenskyy #Ukraine

Rachel Maddow points out two surprising but mostly overlooked revelations that came from Donald Trump's Oval Office meltdown over his inability to arrange a deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. One is Trump revealing the last time he spoke with Vladimir Putin, something about which he is typically cagey. The second is the surprising presence in the room of a news organization that was not invited. 

#OvalOffice #Trump #Zelenskyy

Was Trump recruited as a Russian spy in 1987? | LBC

#Europe - Ukraine-Russia Talks: Lithuania Says Europe Must Spend 'Fast and a Lot' on Defense: Bloomberg

17 February 2025

Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene discusses the outlook for European defense spending amid urgent talks expected to take place Monday between Europe's top leaders on the future of Ukraine.

"Hundreds of billions will need to be spent immediately if we really want to meet NATO capability targets," Sakaliene says in an interview on Bloomberg Television from Vilnius.

#Europe - considers seizing frozen Russian assets for Ukraine funding • FRANCE 24 English

17 February 2025

EU leaders mull the possibility of funnelling some $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as the US launches peace talks with Russia without input from Brussels or Kyiv.

Also in this edition: US President Donald Trump's minerals-for-security deal that was rejected by his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky could be revived under different terms, and Mexican agave farmers face a hangover from tequila overproduction. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/Ax6W.y

#A| #eu #energy - Europe's AI & energy costs: Who can foot the bill? | Barclays Europe | The Big Question: euronews

27 January 2025

In this episode of The Big Question, Barclays Europe CEO, Francesco Ceccato, joins Euronews’ business editor, Angela Barnes, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The bank boss shares his views on financing the AI boom and the “fragmented” capital markets in Europe. Read more: https://www.euronews.com/business/202...

#Europe #eu - Watch CNBC's full interview with ECB President Christine Lagarde: CNBC International

22 January 2025

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses European competitiveness, tariff threats under Donald Trump's second presidency and monetary policy at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

#Europe #eu #business - Czech Republic no longer needs Russian oil | Business Arena: TVP Television

17 January 2025

In this episode of Business Arena: the Czech Republic is ready to stop Russian oil supply and switch to a new pipeline; Unipetrol, the Czech's main refiner and a subsidiary of Polish energy giant Orlen, says it has already adapted its facilities to a different kind of crude; the Vietnamese prime minister wants to broaden the scope of cooperation between his country and Poland, including on defense;

Polish exports fell in November, spelling trouble for the main engine of Polish growth; and, the Polish Monetary Policy Council keeps key interest rates unchanged at 5.75%. 🔴 Watch our 24/7 livestream - https://youtube.com/live/bJUJyPN6YTM?...

#Ukraine #europe - European allies mull sending peacekeepers to Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English

13 December 2024

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday chose not to join a potential initiative discussed among some European countries to send peacekeepers to Ukraine. With Donald Trump's January inauguration looming, Ukraine's European allies look to map out its long-term support for Kyiv, anticipating that Russia will opt to extend its war into one of attrition.

#Europe #Ukraine #peace

Europe - needs to wake up to 'reality of Russia's threat', expert says • FRANCE 24 English

29 November 2024

Russia unleashed its second big attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month on Thursday, triggering deep power cuts across the country. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Russia's war on Ukraine,

FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih is joined by Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasian Democracy Initiative.

#Ukraine #Russia #war

#ev - Northvolt crisis marks major blow for Europe's EV battery hopes | REUTERS

25 November 2024

Northvolt's financial collapse deals a blow to Europe's plan to set up its own battery industry to power electric cars, stirring a debate about whether it needs to do more to attract investment as startups struggle to catch up with Chinese rivals.

#News #northvolt #europe #Reuters #Newsfeed

#Middleast: Israel Hits Central Beirut as Raids Widen After Nasrallah Death | Daybreak Europe 09/30/24

30 September 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins.

Today's guests: Jane Kinninmont, European Leadership Network Policy and Impact Director, Aydin Kilic, HIVE Blockchain Technologies CEO.

#Middle East - Israel-Lebanon: US, Allies Offer Truce Plan to Avert Lebanon War | Daybreak Europe 09/26/2024

26 September 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins.

Today's guests: Janet Mui, RBC Brewin Dolphin Market Analysis Head, and Hendrik Brandis Earlybird VC Co-founder.

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#Europe #Putinswar #Russia #Ukraine - Danish PM Exclusive on Ukraine Weapons, Putin Aims, Immigration: Bloomberg Television

23 September 2024

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons against Russia, the huge size of Danish firms like Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk, and why she sees controlled immigration as a priority for Europe. Frederiksen speaks with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook.