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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

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

The Socialist Party with Prime Minister Edi Rama wins the election in Albania clearly. It is clear after 97 percent of the votes have been counted.

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announces that he will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He then hopes to meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

Ukraine hopes to bring Vladimir Putin to justice for Russia's full-scale invasion. But it will likely have to wait until Putin has stepped down as Russian president.

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

When Russia's leader holds a military parade on Red Square, the EU countries gather to bring them to justice. There will be no impunity, promises Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

The Benelux countries are pushing for tougher EU measures against Israel due to the development in Gaza. What we are seeing is an absolute shame, fumes Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Russia's way of taking credit for the victory in World War II is "scandalous", Poland believes. Go to Ukraine instead, the EU urges.

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately. .

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

The USA has not used all its tools to put pressure on Russia. This is stated by the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in an interview with AFP.

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

The EU Commission proposes equivalent to 17 billion kronor in support for Palestinian reconstruction. "The EU remains fully committed to the two-state solution", says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

Russia's bloody attack on Sumy in Ukraine sparks new condemnations in the EU – but also calls to the USA. Russia's leader mocks their goodwill, says Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.

EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

The Bosnian Serb president Milorad Dodik is open to pausing the controversial laws that have been introduced – if the UN's high representative stops. .

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting

Turkey's seizure of journalist Joakim Medin raises questions ahead of this week's foreign ministers' meeting in Nato. But no answers from Nato leadership will be forthcoming.

NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

The EU welcomes the formation of the new transitional government in Syria. This is stated by the Union's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a statement.

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

Israel Strikes Syria: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Latest Attacks

Israel has carried out air strikes and fired artillery against Syria. Several people have been killed, according to local Syrian authorities' reports.

Israel Strikes Syria: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Latest Attacks

EU Foreign Minister Warns Israel Strikes Risk Escalation

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas warns that Israel's strikes against Syria and Lebanon can exacerbate the situation in the area. > Israel has the right to self-defense against terrorist attacks, regardless of whether it is from Hamas, the Houthi movement or Hezbollah.

EU Foreign Minister Warns Israel Strikes Risk Escalation

EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas is visiting Israel and parts of the occupied West Bank on Monday, according to her office. According to a statement, Kallas sees the visit as an opportunity to discuss the importance of unrestricted access to humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza and to urge the parties to immediately resume the ceasefire agreement and release of hostages.

EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

Billions or even trillions are promised when the EU is to be upgraded for a completely new military readiness by 2030. But despite agreement on the goal, the member states have completely different opinions on the right way to get there.

EU's Defense Funding: Navigating Complex Paths to Billions by 2030

EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy

A decisive moment for Europe's security, says the EU Commission, which is now presenting its major white paper on future defense. "Readiness 2030" is the plan that will secure Europe.

EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy

New talks about ceasefire on Sunday

The USA is holding new talks over the weekend to reach a ceasefire in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, says envoy Steve Witkoff to Fox News. But the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas emphasizes that Russia apparently does not want to lay down its arms.

New talks about ceasefire on Sunday

EU Gold for "Democracy's Lighthouse"

The EU Commission is to investigate whether it is possible to help American Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFERL) after the US announcement that the operation is to be shut down. > For us on the other side of the Iron Curtain, it was the radio that we got a lot of information from about what was really going on.

EU Gold for "Democracy's Lighthouse"