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EU Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap and Targets Shadow Fleet in New Sanctions

The price cap on Russian oil is lowered further and more vessels in the shadow fleet are affected in the EU's new sanctions package against Russia. .

EU Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap and Targets Shadow Fleet in New Sanctions

EU Urges US to Share Costs of Ukraine Support

The foreign ministers in the EU took the opportunity at their meeting in Brussels to give a thumbs up for the US decision on increased support to Ukraine. However, it happens with a certain acidity around Donald Trump's idea that other countries should pay for the party.

EU Urges US to Share Costs of Ukraine Support

EU Bans Haitian Gang Leaders and Freezes Assets

Three gang leaders in Haiti are to be stopped from entering the EU and have their possible EU assets frozen. The sanctions against Micanor Altès, Christ-Roi Chéry and Jeff Larose from the gangs Wharf Jérémie, Ti Bwa and Canaan were adopted when the EU countries' foreign ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday.

EU Bans Haitian Gang Leaders and Freezes Assets

EU Awaits Slovakia's Approval for 18th Russia Sanctions Package

EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas hopes for a go-ahead for the 18th sanctions package for Russia's war in Ukraine. But Slovakia is still holding out.

EU Awaits Slovakia's Approval for 18th Russia Sanctions Package

EU Urges Israel to Enhance Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza

Israel must do more for the suffering in Gaza, urge both Sweden and the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas. But to tougher measures from the EU it is still far.

EU Urges Israel to Enhance Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza

Trump Warns Russia of 100 Percent Tariffs Over Ukraine Conflict

Donald Trump promises more American weapons to Ukraine – and threatens Russia with powerful ”second-hand” tariffs if the country does not reach an agreement on peace with Ukraine within 50 days. They will be at 100 percent, says Trump.

Trump Warns Russia of 100 Percent Tariffs Over Ukraine Conflict

EU Announces Israel's Commitment to Increase Gaza Aid

Israel has agreed to allow more aid to Gaza, according to the EU. We have reached an agreement, says Foreign Chief Kaja Kallas.

EU Announces Israel's Commitment to Increase Gaza Aid

Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

We must take a stand against Israel, urge several EU leaders at the countries' summit in Brussels. Spain wants an "immediate" pause for the trade agreement.

Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

Israel has breached the EU's trade agreement through its actions in Gaza, says the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas. But what the consequences will be remains unclear.

EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

No one benefits from an extended war, the EU urges about the situation between the USA and Iran. –Take a step back and return to the negotiations, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas urges all parties to de-escalate after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. But she emphasizes that Iran "cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons".

EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

EU Review Suggests Israel Violated Cooperation Agreement

A review that the EU has had done suggests that Israel's actions in Gaza violate the country's cooperation agreement with the union. This is revealed in a document drawn up by the EU's diplomatic service and which the news agency AFP has taken part of.

EU Review Suggests Israel Violated Cooperation Agreement

Europe Encourages Iran to Continue Nuclear Negotiations

The talks in Swiss Geneva between Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and European foreign ministers ended on Friday evening after a few hours of negotiations. The good result today is that we leave the room with the impression that Iran is ready to further discuss these issues, says Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

Europe Encourages Iran to Continue Nuclear Negotiations

EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation

Emotions are running high when the EU Parliament debates the situation in Gaza – with the word genocide established in the title. – Enough is enough, also says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Europe is under attack in a world that is becoming increasingly more dangerous with each passing day, warns the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a debate in the EU Parliament where she calls for increased defense investments ahead of next week's NATO summit in The Hague. –Russia is already a direct threat to the EU.

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

The government urges the EU to proceed with sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, reports SVT Nyheter. .

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

Driving away Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is not and will never be an acceptable alternative, Italy's Foreign Minister emphasizes. From the EU Commission comes new criticism of Israel.

Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

The EU Commission wants to set up a maritime security center for the Black Sea and sees it as an embryo for monitoring a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. –It will be the EU's first warning bell in the Black Sea, increases knowledge about the area and will help protect important infrastructure such as offshore installations and underwater cables, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas at a press conference in Brussels.

EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

A cyberattack directed at the Czech Republic's Foreign Ministry was likely carried out by Chinese actors, the results of a Czech investigation show. .

EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) comments on last night's fatal shooting at the Jewish Museum in Washington, USA. In a post on X, she writes that she is "deeply saddened" by the incident and that her thoughts are with "their loved ones and the Jewish people".

Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors.

Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

The EU is doing as Sweden and is supporting the threatened closure of Radio Free Europe. > We are preparing a contract of 5.

EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

The EU Commission is to examine whether Israel's actions in Gaza breach the terms of the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. But there is as yet no agreement on sanctions against Israeli ministers or settlers.

EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey.

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj