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Kallas calls for more ships for EU Red Sea protection mission
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Kallas calls for more ships for EU Red Sea protection mission

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calls for more ships for the Red Sea protection operation.
Kaja Kallas calls for EU sanctions on Russia to stay in place longer
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Kaja Kallas calls for EU sanctions on Russia to stay in place longer

Putin’s United Russia set to keep Duma majority in tightly controlled election
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Putin’s United Russia set to keep Duma majority in tightly controlled election

President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has retained its majority in the State Duma, as expected. The party received almost 58 percent of the vote in this weekend's tightly controlled election
EU sharpens criticism of Russia after drone downed over Lithuania
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EU sharpens criticism of Russia after drone downed over Lithuania

A downed drone in Lithuanian airspace and two Russian emergency missiles fired at a Danish helicopter prompt the President of the European Commission to react: "Provocative," writes Ursula von der Leyen.
Frederiksen optimistic talks with the US can resolve Greenland dispute
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Frederiksen optimistic talks with the US can resolve Greenland dispute

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says she is optimistic that talks with the United States can lead to a solution to the dispute over Greenland's future.
Northern leaders call for stronger EU role in the Arctic amid Russia threat
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Northern leaders call for stronger EU role in the Arctic amid Russia threat

The EU should play a greater role in the Arctic, participants at a summit in Rovaniemi, Finland, urge. Summit host Petteri Orpo warns of Russia
EU says Russian train attack was a clear attempt to intimidate Ukraine supporters
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EU says Russian train attack was a clear attempt to intimidate Ukraine supporters

The Russian attack on a train near Ukraine's border with Poland was a "clear attempt to intimidate," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
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
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