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The “unconditional withdrawal” of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin’s demand.

As a condition to restore the Black Sea Initiative, Russia has demanded that Rosselkhozbank be re-connected to SWIFT, which falls under EU jurisdiction.

21st Europe’s Starline network plans to connect 39 destinations in European countries – with lines reaching the UK, Turkey and Ukraine too.

The EES requires all borders to install new scanners – most will not be ready on the launch day.

A deterioration in the EU’s rule of law is has been observed for years, according to a recently released report. Democracy indexes related to the justice system, anti-corruption and media freedom are facing persistent and systemic challenges.

The ETIAS will require visa-free travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area.

The upcoming launch of the EU’s digital border management system, scheduled for this autumn, raises concerns regarding veri protection, asylum law and the rights of children.

Euronews Next takes a closer look at the Pantsir-S1 missile system that is believed to have played a role in shooting down Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243.

European researchers are using robots to help with the construction of buildings. In this episode of Futuris, Euronews goes to see one of the prototypes in action.