Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns. View on euronews

A wargame shows just how vulnerable Europe is to a Russian attack

With America disengaging, Russia may be ready for a new war much sooner than previously estimated.

EU to begin phasing out Russian gas on 3 February, first contracts to be cancelled from 25 April

The EU published the REPowerEU regulation in its Official Journal on 2 February, setting out the gradual cessation of Russian gas imports. The regulation takes effect on 3 February, with the first contracts to be cancelled from 25 April.

Serbia seeks EU gas deals as it reduces Russian supplies, says President Vucic

By Edward McAllister and Aleksandar Vasovic BELGRADE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Serbia is diversifying its energy supply away from Russia and is already in talks to buy natural gas via a European Union purchasing mechanism,
The New Yorker

Russia Is Swarming Europe with Young Agents

Russian military intelligence is paying young people to carry out espionage, arson, and other attacks across Europe.

Europe’s Ban on Fuel From Russian Oil Has Some Traders on Edge

The European Union’s ban on the import of fuels made from Russian crude has put some traders on edge as the bloc’s curbs enter into force — a reminder of the potential for blowback from regulations that are designed to hurt Moscow.

EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top supplier legally binding,

Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites

Russian space vehicles have approached European satellites and intercepted their communications, officials believe.

Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns

Russia is watching with glee as U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe even though his moves could have serious security ramifications for Moscow, which covets its own presence in the Arctic.
Los Angeles Times

EU targets Russia’s shadow fleet with new sanctions, hitting businessmen and companies

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. BRUSSELS — The European Union on Monday slapped sanctions on five businessmen linked to Russian state-owned oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft and targeted companies ...

Russian spy spacecraft have intercepted Europe's key satellites, officials believe

European security officials believe two Russian space vehicles have intercepted the communications of at least a dozen key satellites over the continent.