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Russia, together with Belarus, because as there are attacks also from the territory of this state, have committed a war crime against Ukraine and against humanity and are now aggressor states, writes Roman Rukomeda.

This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. How did we get to the invasion?

US biotech firm Novavax started shipping their Novaxovid COVID-19 vaccines to EU member states on Wednesday (23 February). The first protein-based vaccine available in Europe is expected to raise vaccination rates, but its efficiency against omicron is yet to be determined.

Welcome to #EUTweets of the Week, coming to you a day early for… obvious reasons.

The two recent televised speeches of Russian President Vladimir Putin provide insight that may explain why attempts at diplomacy by Western leaders have failed.

Draft European Council conclusions on Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine   The European Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine. By its illegal military actions, Russia is...

The EU is expected to give political approval to the second package of sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine later on Thursday (24 February), which could include a range of far-reaching measures. However, some member states are sceptical about what...

President Vladimir Putin’s actions of military aggression may be giving European unity and the transatlantic alliance a new lease of life. But it comes at the expense of Ukraine and its people and a potentially high economic and political cost for the EU, writes Ricardo Borges de Castro.

French politicians, including all candidates in the presidential race, unanimously condemned Russia's military strike against Ukraine on Thursday (24 February). President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe will respond "in unity" to Russia’s “act of war”. EURACTIV France reports.

The European Commission is working on a revision of the regulation on recycled plastics for food packaging, which according to Jane Muncke, raises concerns about food safety.

An emotional statement by Svitlana Zalishchuk International Affairs Advisor of NAFTOGAZ Ukraine from Kyiv.

Rewatch this EURACTIV debate to find out about the impact of illicit trade on society and economy. What are the threats they face? How can information-sharing mechanisms be strengthened? And how can government and industry work together to combat illegal trade?

After farmers have been complaining about high production costs for months, the escalating Russia Ukraine crisis has given the issue additional urgency. National agriculture ministers as well as EU lawmakers have expressed concerns about the situation.

NATO agreed at emergency talks on Thursday (24 February) to take additional steps and further beef up the land, sea, and air forces on its Eastern flank after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military offensive in Ukraine. “We are...

The path towards the digital and green transitions must be carefully charted and all legislation proposals within the Fit for 55 framework undergo a thorough competitiveness check to retain public and business support, argues Stefano Mallia.

European leaders were united in condemning Russia's military invasion in Ukraine on Thursday (24 February), which has plunged the Russian rouble to an all-time low and pushed the price of oil above $100 for the first time since 2014.

The COVID pandemic has brought home the reality of the need for Europe to strengthen its industrial and technological base, write Raül Blanco and Maria Trallero.

Russia's military aggression against Ukraine will be met with massive sanctions, top German officials announced on Thursday (24 February), after Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a military operation with airforce and ground troops against its neighbour.

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the options the German Bundeswehr could offer were extremely limited, the army chief warned.

In trade matters, the EU wants to be kinder to the environment and the people it deals with, but it also wants to be respected more. In a way, the EU is adopting the modest ambitions most of us probably have in our daily lives.