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Talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have intensified, with France and other European powers stressing the need for robust security guarantees for Kyiv before any discussion of territorial concessions. While negotiators report progress on Western-backed assurances, deep differences remain over land occupied by Russia.

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.55 (-2.73%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0514 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off on Tuesday, falling to 4.75-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns about global energy demand and expectations for a worldwide oil glut are weighing...

Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes

At least one person was killed and another injured in the second such attack this week in Russia

Deutsche Welle's director general said the move by Moscow was another sign that the Kremlin "wants to quash any freedom of opinion in the country."

Donald Trump says talks on security guarantees for Ukraine ‘close to 95 per cent’ complete

Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division.

Most people outside of banking won’t have heard of Euroclear. It’s a Brussels-based settlement provider that enables the transfer of ownership of securities between seller and buyer. The firm is the focal point of a major geopolitical confrontation between Russia and the European Union.