Russia's financial regulator has published an order defining nine criteria by which banks may introduce a temporary limit on cash withdrawals from ATMs. The statement on the website of the Central Bank of Russia says that from 1 September 2025, banks that have issued a payment card to a client...
European markets await key signals from Powell
The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy. Leading European stock markets reflected a cautiously positive sentiment on Friday as investors watched for progress...
Polish army believes drone that exploded in eastern Poland was launched from Russia
Speaking alongside the minister, general Dariusz Malinowski, Deputy Commander of Armed Forces Operational Command, indicated it was believed the drone that exploded in Poland was launched from Russia. He said the view was based on intelligence as “we don’t have a 100% percent certainty that it was … this specific...
Selection process for EU privacy chief triggers complaints to ombudsman
The mandate of the current privacy watchdog of the EU institutions expired in December last year. The EU Ombudsman has received two complaints about the ongoing process for selecting a new European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), the Ombudsman's office has confirmed to Euronews. The office said that it received a...
Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees
US president suggests he may be willing to provide air power to help enforce potential peace deal with Putin. “There’ll be some form of security. It can’t be Nato,” he said, ruling out Ukraine’s admission to the transatlantic bloc. “They’re willing to put people on the ground. We’re willing to...
UK to offer military support for Ukraine’s airspace during Pentagon discussions
Officials say UK not prepared to deploy troops to frontline with Russia as head of armed forces prepares to meet US counterparts in Washington. The head of the British armed forces will tell his American counterpartsthe UK was prepared to send troops to defend Ukraine’s skies and seas but not...
European leaders show cautious optimism following White House talks with Zelenskyy and Trump
European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine. As they emerged from talks in the White House, European leaders expressed guarded optimism that...
Requests for EU solidarity to battle wildfires at same level already as entire 2024 fire season
Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday. The number of requests for European solidarity to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same tally as for the entire 2024 fire season, the European Commission announced on Thursday. "Overall, the mechanism has been activated 16...
Trump plans Zelenskyy–Putin meeting as Europe Presses U.S. for Ukraine security guarantees
Moscow has yet to confirm meeting after day of intense diplomacy at White House with European leaders. Vladimir Putin has agreed to face-to-face talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a peace deal in Ukraine, according to Donald Trump and European leaders, although Moscow has not confirmed the meeting. The potential...
Hungary, Ukraine clash over criticism for attack on Russian oil pipeline
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian foreign minister clashed with his Hungarian counterpart on social media this morning after Hungary accused Ukraine of an attack on a Russian oil pipeline. Earlier this morning, Péter Szijjártó heavily criticised Ukraine for an attack on a Russian pipeline leading to Hungary, calling it “outrageous” and “unacceptable.”...