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Seizing Russian central bank assets immobilised in the 27-nation EU over the Ukraine war risks inflicting major damage on Europe's economy, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot told AFP Friday.

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) is down -1.91 (-3.01%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) is down -0.0576 (-2.87%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower after a report that Saudi Arabia wants OPEC+ to speed up production hikes. Oil prices are also lower due to concerns about...

Russian president’s threat follows French proposal for postwar support for Kyiv that would include presence of Nato countries’ forces

Revelations in the satirical newspaper "Le Canard enchaîné" have created controversy, leading many Internet users to accuse the government of secretly preparing for war.

The Moldovan government and the EU denounced a Russian disruption campaign ahead of the 28 September elections in the country. Security experts in Chișinău say the Russian and the local Orthodox Churches are playing a destabilising role.

COMMENT: Europe’s every move to try and force Putin into a peace deal is dogged by the US president’s flip-flopping on Russia, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Another day, another vague Trump promise that "something will happen."

Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has repeated his country's firm opposition to moving frozen Russian assets - mainly held in Belgian banks – to help Ukraine. He said such a move risks the immediate and long-term credibility of Belgium as a hub for financial services.

Macron announces a ‘reassurance force’ as 26 European countries pledge to place troops in Ukraine after the war ends.

Trump has thus far declined to commit American forces to any peacekeeping effort in Ukraine

Is the conflict in Eastern Europe a “special military operation in Ukraine” or a “Russian invasion”? And when it comes to events in the Middle East, are we talking about the “Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the “War on Gaza” or the “Israel-Hamas war”?