Russia has agreed in principle to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. "The idea itself is correct and we certainly support it, but there are issues that we need to discuss," Putin said, stressing the need to "eliminate the original causes of the crisis". He added that the continued presence of the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region was a key obstacle.
The EU Commission has reacted swiftly to US tariffs of 25 percent on imports of steel and aluminium from Europe and announced plans to impose tariffs on 26 billion euros worth of US imports, including bourbon whiskey, jeans, motorbikes, boats and peanut butter, as of 1 April. In reaction to the announcement, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200 percent on wine and champagne from the EU.
As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, all eyes are on how it will react to the joint peace proposal presented by Washington and Kyiv. A high-level US delegation is heading to Moscow to negotiate a deal this week. Meanwhile, on Wednesday Putin visited the front in Kursk, where Russian troops are reclaiming territory occupied by Ukraine. Europe's press takes stock of the situation.
Greenland is on track for a change of government: the opposition centre-right Demokraatit party came first in the parliamentary elections with 30 percent of the vote and is now likely to lead a coalition government. The Naleraq Party, which is pushing for independence as soon as possible, made significant gains, securing 24.5 percent. The parties of the left-wing coalition which is currently in power trailed behind in third and fourth place.
The conservative minority government in Portugal has collapsed after a motion of confidence put forward by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro failed to secure the required majority. New elections are now likely to be held in May. Montenegro is accused of conflicts of interest in connection with a consultancy firm owned by his family. Commentators offer different perspectives on the crisis.
France's nuclear umbrella for Europe, a "coalition of the willing" led by France and the UK, a series of summits on the global situation in Paris - with his bold proposals and inclusive diplomacy, French President Emmanuel Macron seems intent on becoming the driving force in Europe. Commentators examine what this could mean for the continent.
After Donald Trump's election victory euphoria reigned on Wall Street, but now share prices are tumbling. The value of the companies listed on the S&P 500 US stock market index has shrunk by four trillion dollars since mid-February. The media take a look at what's behind the turmoil in the US's big tech-dominated economy.
In Serbia, the student protests against Aleksandar Vučić's government are gaining force - as is the state's reaction: police have used batons against students blocking access to television broadcasters in Belgrade and Novi Sad. Up to now the wave of protests that began in November has been mostly peaceful. Commentators assess the political situation in light of this escalation.
Talks aimed at finding a way to end Russia's war against Ukraine are underway in Saudi Arabia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met individually with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of the summit. Today, government representatives from the US and Ukraine will negotiate directly with each other. Europe's presses focuses on the limited leeway that Washington is allowing Kyiv.
Greenland's population of around 57,000 is electing its parliament, the Inatsisartut, today. All but one of the parties represented there have so far agreed on the goal of independence for the Arctic island, which belongs to Denmark but has autonomous status. Donald Trump's overt ambitions to take over Greenland loom large over political life in the capital Nuuk.
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been elected leader of the Canadian Liberal Party by a large majority. With the appointment Carney will also take over the post of prime minister after Justin Trudeau resigns. He has vowed that Canada will not become part of the US under any circumstances. European media weigh in.
Romania's central electoral bureau has barred the right-wing populist politician Călin Georgescu from the re-run of the presidential election on 4 May. Georgescu plans to challenge the decision. After he won the first round of the presidential election in November, the vote was annulled by the country's Constitutional Court due to allegations of Russian meddling. Commentators take stock.