On this question, the EU countries are doing what they do best: acting inconsistently. They need to adopt a clear, consistent policy on the bans — and on some exceptions, says DW's Miodrag Soric.

The bloc hopes to survive by boosting renewables and essentially pricing its own citizens out of the market

EU finance ministers on Tuesday gave Croatia the final green light to adopt the euro single currency on January 1, 2023.

One word uttered by Vladimir Putin has sent chills down the spines of a neighbouring nation, with experts interpreting it as a new threat.

The Ukrainian president accused the Netherlands’ Mark Rutte of staying “silent” on Ukraine’s potential EU membership

There are concerns the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Moldova after the country was rocked by explosions.

The US and the EU have announced a major deal on liquified natural gas, in an attempt to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian energy.

Energy costs surge to an all-time high on Ukraine-related supply fears

In fallout from Russia's invasion, Roman Abramovich selling Premier League giant Chelsea FC

The regulator pledges to protect the nation’s economy

French president says he has persuaded Vladimir Putin to endorse discussions on possible leaders’ summit

She highlighted that Europe was currently importing 40% of its gas supply from Gazprom, a “dependency that is not sustainable.”

Blinken will meet with foreign ministers from Germany, France and the UK.

Russia has wanted to ally itself with Europeans since the 90s. What has led to today's hostility?

Like it or not, the Russian president is doubling down on his crusade against American hegemony

While France has announced the end of its military deployment to Mali, Germany's stance is not yet clear. The withdrawal of European troops increases the security risk for the Sahel region.

Defense ministers have held talks over fears that Russia could be seeking to send its troops into Ukraine. Moscow says it has withdrawn some forces and that it has no plan to launch an invasion.

Gas reserves are running low, and Europeans could soon face the prospect of freezing to death. Now, their fate rests in the hands of Vladimir Putin.

With Russian President Vladimir Putin set to hold talks with his American counterpart, Joe Biden, on Tuesday, there is no doubt that Ukraine is high on the list for urgent discussion after weeks of escalating rhetoric.

Chaotic conditions have been reported outside Kabul airport as European governments rush to bring home their citizens as well as Afghan colleagues.