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Russia is confident and Putin’s recent statements indicate his stated aims, to “de-Nazify” Ukraine and overrun the country remain. He believes the West will give up on Ukraine.

European Council chief says he will contest June’s election, which could pave the way for Viktor Orbán to host EU leaders’ meetings!

From Tallinn to Ljubljana, emerging Europe is reaping the benefits of two decades of EU membership. But while even the region’s eurosceptics have no real intention of leaving the bloc, more could be done to sell the clear advantages of being part of the world's largest single market. 

Russia is confident and Putin’s recent statements indicate his stated aims, to “de-Nazify” Ukraine and overrun the country remain. He believes the West will give up on Ukraine.

Missile attack on Kharkiv; Japan’s foreign minister vows $37m in support for Ukraine via Nato; Russia can be reined in under international law – Zelenskiy

EU Council President Charles Michel, a Belgian liberal, announced plans to step down and run for European Parliament in June, opening a race to find his successor before Hungary assumes the rotating presidency of the bloc from 1 July. 

Decision to run for MEP means that if elected, vacant EU Council presidency could be in the hands of Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán without a successor

Charles Michel clarified the situation with the succession in the European Council.

European Council President Charles Michel will run as a candidate for the EP election this year, a spokesperson of the politician confirmed.

The head of the European Union body plans to stand down early, setting off a scramble to find his replacement.