The US is reportedly lobbying several EU countries in an attempt to block the use of frozen Russian state assets to help Ukraine. Russia, in turn, is threatening consequences “forever.”
WorldFormer EU “foreign affairs minister” Federica Mogherini is accused of corruption. The Italian is suspected of having rigged procurement contracts in her new job at a nursery for elite diplomats.
World politicsThe European Commission is making two proposals to solve Ukraine's financial needs. Multi-billion-dollar loans are to be provided with either the EU budget or frozen Russian assets as collateral. At least SEK 985 billion is promised.
ConflictsRussian gas is to be stopped from the EU by autumn 2027 at the latest, following an agreement between EU countries and the EU Parliament. Proposals are also promised soon for the same stop for Russian oil. Russia is furious.
BusinessCanada and the EU have agreed on a joint defense effort where Ottawa will become part of the EU's newly established defense fund, Safe.
WorldEU chief Ursula von der Leyen threatens to impose sanctions on Belarus after "hybrid attacks" on Lithuania with balloon intrusions.
WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the day, he writes on X.
WorldIf we allow Russia to change Ukraine's borders by force, we will open the door to more wars tomorrow, warns European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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