Sophie Laurent, Europe Correspondent

Sophie Laurent covers European affairs with expertise in EU institutions, Brexit implementation, and continental politics. Born in Lyon and educated at Sciences Po Paris, she is fluent in French, German, and English. She previously worked as Brussels correspondent for France 24 and maintains an extensive network of EU contacts.
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Ukrainians in Donetsk Face Dilemma Amidst Ongoing Peace Talks with Russia

As the conflict in Ukraine endures into its fourth year, a significant…

Ukrainians in Donetsk Resist Potential Territorial Exchange for Peace

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, has reached…

The Unseen Forces Behind Russia’s Covert Campaign Against Ukraine’s Allies

** As tensions continue to mount in Eastern Europe, the Kremlin's clandestine…

Iran Fortifies Its Defence Strategy Amid Rising Tensions

** In a decisive move reflecting the escalating regional tensions, Ayatollah Ali…

UN Report Indicates Genocidal Actions by RSF in El Fasher, Sudan

** A recent report from a UN-mandated fact-finding mission has raised alarm…

Iran’s Strategic Preparations Amid Growing Tensions

** As regional anxieties escalate, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has…

UN Report Labels El Fasher Siege as Genocidal Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

A damning report from a UN-mandated fact-finding mission has concluded that the…

Iran’s Strategic Preparations Amidst Rising Tensions

** As the geopolitical landscape shifts dramatically, Iran is mobilising its resources…

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