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Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

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

Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

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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

EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

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EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

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

Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

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Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

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Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

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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

EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

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EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

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EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

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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

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

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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

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

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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

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

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

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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

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

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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

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

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

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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

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

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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

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

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

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

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EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

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

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

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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

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

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

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

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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

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

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

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

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

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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

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

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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

Israel Strikes Syria: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Latest Attacks

Israel Strikes Syria: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Latest Attacks

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

EU Foreign Minister Warns Israel Strikes Risk Escalation

EU Foreign Minister Warns Israel Strikes Risk Escalation

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