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EU summit clash over who should control foreign policy reform
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EU summit clash over who should control foreign policy reform

The EU's foreign policy should become both tougher and faster. The only question is who will decide
Russia’s sabotage in Europe should be a wake-up call, expert says
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Russia’s sabotage in Europe should be a wake-up call, expert says

The drone attack on Leipzig airport is serious - and shows that Russia has once again pushed the boundaries. That is according to defense expert Markus Göransson, who has a theory about Putin's goal with the hybrid attacks
Sweden calls Ben-Gvir’s actions reprehensible, but EU sanctions on Israel remain blocked
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Sweden calls Ben-Gvir’s actions reprehensible, but EU sanctions on Israel remain blocked

"Reprehensible," is Sweden's assessment of the actions of Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. But EU sanctions are still pending
EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid
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EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid

An attack using military equipment, says EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Russia’s bomber drones in Germany this summer. The response from the EU will be ambassadors recalled, more sanctions in the pipeline and more air defense for Ukraine
EU Pushes for More Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Assets Debate Stalls
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EU Pushes for More Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Assets Debate Stalls

After a bloody summer, the EU is urging its member states to provide more support to Ukraine. Sweden is once again hoping to use Russia's frozen billions
Kyiv hit again in Russian attacks, at least 12 killed
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Kyiv hit again in Russian attacks, at least 12 killed

At least twelve people are reported dead in Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding area. A major Russian offensive has been under way for almost a week, and civilians are being hit hard
New Russian attacks on Kyiv as France promises air defense to Ukraine
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New Russian attacks on Kyiv as France promises air defense to Ukraine

At least seven civilians were killed in Russian attacks on targets in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. Ukraine in turn attacked southern Russia, among other places
EU adds five Russian defense business leaders to sanctions list
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EU adds five Russian defense business leaders to sanctions list

The EU is placing five Russian business leaders in the defense and arms industry on its sanctions list, the union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced.
EU majority backs measures against Israeli settlement trade, decision delayed until autumn
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EU majority backs measures against Israeli settlement trade, decision delayed until autumn

A majority of EU countries want to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. But a decision may not be made until this fall - if at all
Kaja Kallas proposes new EU sanctions on Russia-backed entities after Kyiv attacks
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Kaja Kallas proposes new EU sanctions on Russia-backed entities after Kyiv attacks

EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas proposes new sanctions against entities that support Russia's military-industrial complex.
Israeli foreign minister cuts off contact with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid claim
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Israeli foreign minister cuts off contact with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid claim

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says he has "cut off all contact" with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, citing a difficult-to-verify claim that she compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.
EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine
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EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine

China's military has trained Russian soldiers who will go to battle in Ukraine, according to the EU's foreign policy chief.
EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel
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EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas promises to urge the European Commission to impose further trade sanctions on Israel.
Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency
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Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency

Ireland's exports of aluminum to Russia have more than doubled since 2020. The country now faces harsh criticism ahead of its assumption of the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers
EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire
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EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire

The EU has approved a new aid package of 100 million euros for Lebanon, aimed at supporting the country's military during the fragile ceasefire.
EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship
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EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship

Tariffs, quotas and investment scrutiny are pitted against increased state support at home as the EU looks for ways to meet competition from China. Germany's stance will determine whether the headache is treated with painkillers or with radiation
Zelensky offers Romania help after drone attack
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Zelensky offers Romania help after drone attack

A Russian war drone crossed the border so quickly that Romanian forces did not have time to shoot it down. Two civilians were injured when it crashed into an apartment complex in the city of Galati
Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?
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Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?

Alexander Stubb or Mario Draghi? Or even Angela Merkel? Pressure is mounting on EU talks with Russia about the war in Ukraine. But who will speak, and about what?
Russia used hypersonic Oreshnik missile in new attack
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Russia used hypersonic Oreshnik missile in new attack

Russia has carried out extensive drone and missile attacks on several locations in Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, during the evening and overnight. Four people have been killed
Air alert over Kyiv after Zelensky's warning
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Air alert over Kyiv after Zelensky's warning

Russia attacked Kyiv with drones, Ukraine's air defenses warned. "The enemy is attacking the capital with attack drones
EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas
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EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas

EU countries are expanding their sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas. "Very good," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
World leaders condemn shooting at Washington correspondents' dinner
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World leaders condemn shooting at Washington correspondents' dinner

Several world leaders condemn the shooting at the correspondents' dinner in Washington, D. C
EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence
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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

EU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak
Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May
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Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May
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