Any gas flows entering the EU via Turkey are presumed to be of Russian origin unless indisputable evidence proves otherwise.

EU energy ministers agreed to a full ban on Russian natural gas imports starting in 2028, aiming to cut a key source of Moscow’s war funding. The plan now awaits approval by the European Parliament

In a tense White House meeting, Trump urged Ukraine’s leader to make territorial concessions to Moscow and declined to provide long-range missiles, sources told Reuters

According to the police report, the Russian monk had entered Greece in 2022 and travelled to the monastic community in Athos.

Hundreds of young Russians gathered in St. Petersburg, singing banned anti-war songs and calling for the removal of President Vladimir Putin. Authorities arrested organizers, highlighting the high personal risk of public dissent in the country

Kremlin praises the Israel-Hamas ceasefire under Trump’s plan but emphasizes that implementation will determine its success

EU Commission President warns that recent drone and airspace incidents signal a coordinated campaign against Europe, calling for unified measures beyond traditional defence

Earlier on Wednesday Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova referred to Greece and the 1974 Cyprus coup, among others, which she bundled together in what she claimed were Helsinki Accord violations by the West

By 2028, Turkey could meet over half its gas needs through domestic production and LNG imports, challenging Russia and Iran’s hold on the last major European market and advancing Ankara’s ambition to become a regional gas hub

Speaking on his 73rd birthday, the Russian leader said Moscow holds full battlefield control as Ukraine pushes to regain lost ground.

A Lithuanian MEP claims that ships owned by the Alafouzos, Economou and Tsakos shipping groups are connected to Russia’s shadow fleet and has called on the European Commission to impose sanctions

The EU plans a radar and interceptor network along its eastern flank, but cost, effectiveness, and national sovereignty concerns are fueling debate among member states

Moscow signals possible direct involvement if Washington provides long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, following Ukraine’s request and hints of support from U.S. leadership

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautioned European leaders that war with Russia could escalate into a nuclear conflict, emphasizing the high stakes of any military confrontation

Ukraine’s military reported that Russia fired 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight, with Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepting 568 drones and 43 missiles. The capital, Kyiv, was the primary target

The European Commission plans to redirect profits from frozen Russian assets to fund a €140 billion loan for Ukraine, aimed at defense and budget support