Bbc co uk news world europe
Here are the latest news articles from BBC News - Europe:
Top Stories
- Ukraine war: Russia's Putin orders troops to withdraw from Kherson Russia's President Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from the city of Kherson, which was the only regional capital captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine.
- EU agrees to ban Russian oil imports The European Union has agreed to ban the import of Russian oil, a move aimed at increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
- NATO chief warns of 'long and difficult' conflict in Ukraine NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that the conflict in Ukraine could be "long and difficult" and that the alliance is preparing for a prolonged crisis.
Regional News
- Poland and Ukraine agree to strengthen military ties Poland and Ukraine have agreed to strengthen their military ties, including the exchange of military equipment and training.
- Greece and Turkey agree to resume talks on maritime borders Greece and Turkey have agreed to resume talks on their maritime borders, following a meeting between their foreign ministers.
- Croatia's PM resigns amid corruption scandal Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has resigned amid a corruption scandal, with his deputy taking over as acting prime minister.
Business and Economy
- EU agrees to ban Russian oil imports, but details still unclear The European Union has agreed to ban the import of Russian oil, but the details of the ban are still unclear, including the timeline and any potential exemptions.
- Russia's economy shrinks by 4.6% in first half of 2022 Russia's economy has shrunk by 4.6% in the first half of 2022, according to official figures, as a result of Western sanctions and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
- EU and US agree to cooperate on trade and economic issues The European Union and the United States have agreed to cooperate on trade and economic issues, including the promotion of fair trade practices and the protection of intellectual property.
More News
- Ukraine's Zelensky says Russia's withdrawal from Kherson is 'good news' Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed Russia's decision to withdraw its troops from the city of Kherson, calling it "good news" for Ukraine.
- EU and NATO agree to strengthen cooperation on defence The European Union and NATO have agreed to strengthen their cooperation on defence, including the sharing of intelligence and the development of joint military capabilities.
- Czech Republic's PM says EU should not impose sanctions on Russia The Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Fiala has said that the European Union should not impose sanctions on Russia, arguing that they would have a negative impact on the Czech economy.