The Druzhba oil pipeline delivers Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, which continue to buy energy supplies from Russia after other EU nations cut ties following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukrai

Poland has urged European Union member states that are still buying Russian energy to end those imports by the end of 2026 and will offer them help towards that effort, Energy Minister Milosz Motyka said on Wednesday.

Russia denied responsibility, implying that the drones had simply lost their way; NATO and European officials suggested the violation was intentional. Whatever the case, the clash marked the first time that NATO engaged enemies in allied territory.

European officials said President Donald Trump is right about the need to end purchases of Russian fossil fuels, but his demand delays new pressure on Moscow for a ceasefire.

The European Union's top diplomat warned Wednesday that its push for closer ties with India could be hampered by New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil and involvement in military drills with Moscow.

Some capitals remain wary over ‘reparation loans’ plan, as US calls on G7 to tap Moscow’s money immobilised abroad

The European Union will delay formally tabling its latest package of sanctions against Russia, according to a European diplomat, after US President Donald Trump demanded stronger European measures as a condition for the US to move forward with its own penalties.

Divisions over Ukraine will resurface Thursday when President Donald Trump meets with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the end of his state visit to Britain.

Detonations of parcels carried by DHL and DPD in Europe in 2024 were organized and supervised by Russian citizens with ties to Russian military intelligence, Lithuania’s general prosecution service and criminal police said on Wednesday.