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The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine
With symbolic air raid sirens, a minute of silence, and new sanctions against Russia, EU countries honor the victims of the war in Ukraine. More support is to be urgently discussed next week.
Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership
Ukraine should not be allowed to become a member of the EU, if Hungary gets to decide. This was announced by the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his annual speech to the nation.
Reports: Europe's Ukraine Package Can Grow
The EU is preparing a larger military support package from Europe to Ukraine than what was on the table just days ago, according to the political website Politico. It is now reported to be at least 20 billion euros, over 220 billion kronor.
EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"
Better surveillance, faster repairs, and tougher action against those responsible are included when the EU Commission launches an action plan against cable crimes at sea. .
Finland Prepares to Strengthen Its Defense
Finland's defense capability is to be strengthened due to the threat from Russia, according to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. He is also urging other EU countries to increase their defense spending.
Stricter requirements on imports – EU's response to farmer protests
Imported goods should not be given a competitive advantage by being produced with less ambitious environmental requirements than in the EU. .
Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate
Don't draw too large conclusions from Russia's talks with the USA about Ukraine, notes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). It is not obvious that Russia wants peace negotiations, he says.
In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin
The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine.
Trump blames Ukraine for the outbreak of war
Donald Trump expresses that Ukraine bears the guilt for Russia's invasion of the country. You should never have started this, says the US President, after his government has met Russia halfway at the negotiating table.
Hour of Fate for Shocked Europe
Panic looms when a slow-moving and divided Europe tries to handle the US's negotiations with Russia about the war in Ukraine. The EU and Nato can both be broken and strengthened.
EU Plans Large Ukraine Support
EU countries are preparing a new large military aid package to Ukraine, worth at least 6 billion euros, equivalent to 67 billion kronor. It reports Politico.
Putin may open up for talks with Zelenskyj
Ukraine has every right to join the EU – but not in military alliances, the Kremlin emphasizes as the first talks with the USA begin. With several caveats, President Vladimir Putin is also said to be willing to negotiate with Ukraine's counterpart, "if necessary".
EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden
Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister.
USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"
USA and Russia have held a first meeting on the way to some form of agreement on the Russian invasion war in Ukraine – without Ukraine. They say they have taken "important steps" towards continued talks and re-established diplomatic ties that were severed.
Europe after the meeting: Must build up
The need for European armament is the most important message from the Paris meeting, according to Denmark's Prime Minister. Russia is now a threat to all of Europe, says Mette Frederiksen after the meeting.
Kristersson: High time for unity in Europe
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) writes in a post on X ahead of the meeting in Paris that "support for Ukraine needs to be increased and accelerated". .
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv
Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief.
The Alarm: Must "Immediately" Strengthen Europe's Defense
No place at the negotiating table. Hard pressure to gear up.
Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"
Russia is sending Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to negotiations with the USA. There, they will plan for a top-level meeting between Trump and Putin.
Sidestepped and Questioned Europe in Crisis Meeting
No place at the negotiating table. Hard pressure to gear up.
Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative
Sweden must set clear demands on the USA to allow the EU to participate in the upcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, says S leader Magdalena Andersson. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) accuses her of "scoring cheap domestic political points".
Norwegian Customs Nightmare: "A Triple Whammy"
A trade war between the USA and EU can hit particularly hard against Norway, warns Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Norway can be affected by a triple blow, he says.
Crisis Meeting in Paris – USA Meets Russia
EU leaders meet in Paris on Monday with concerns that Europe is being excluded from peace talks on Ukraine. American and Russian delegations are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks there – something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has stated that Kyiv has not been invited to.
Now you can be tracked via your "digital fingerprint" online
Google is changing its stance on a controversial technique for tracking people online. From Sunday onwards, it's open season for using "fingerprints".
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