Breaking News: Europe

Russia claims Ukraine attempted attack on the Kremlin with drones; Kyiv denies any involvement

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  The Kremlin…

Putin warned of arrest if he attends summit; Kremlin rejects U.S. claim of 100,000 Russian casualties

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on May 2, 2023. See here for the…

Euro zone economy ekes out 0.1% growth in first quarter, misses expectations as Germany stagnates

The euro zone economy grew by a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, preliminary figures showed Friday,…

Russian airstrikes in Ukrainian cities kill at least 23; Kyiv says it’s planning counteroffensive

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 28, 2023. See here for the…

U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for wrongful detention and hostage-taking of American citizens

WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration on Thursday announced a first round of sanctions targeting Russia and Iran for engaging in hostage-taking…

Moscow ‘welcomes’ China contacting Ukraine; Kyiv says Russia ‘won’t get away with’ Mykolaiv strikes

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 27, 2023. See here for the latest…

Barclays posts 27% rise in net profit for the first quarter, beats expectations

LONDON — Barclays on Thursday reported net profit of £1.78 billion ($2.2 billion) for the first quarter, beating expectations and…

Deutsche Bank logs 11th straight quarterly profit, reveals job cuts

Deutsche Bank on Thursday reported a net profit of 1.158 billion euros ($1.28 billion) for the first quarter, emerging from…

Britain blocks Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

LONDON — Britain’s top competition regulator on Wednesday moved to block Microsoft‘s acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The…

China will send representatives to Ukraine for talks; Kyiv praises ‘long and meaningful’ call with Xi

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 26, 2023. See here for the…