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Reports: Europe's Ukraine Package Can Grow

The EU is preparing a larger military support package from Europe to Ukraine than what was on the table just days ago, according to the political website Politico. It is now reported to be at least 20 billion euros, over 220 billion kronor.
Reports: Europe's Ukraine Package Can Grow

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine.
In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

Vance's speech criticized: "Not acceptable"

The USA's Vice President JD Vance urges Europe to strengthen its defense since the USA must focus on threats in other parts of the world. He says this in a speech at the security conference in Munich, which began on Friday.
Vance's speech criticized: "Not acceptable"

Zelensky: Chernobyl attacked by Russia

Russia has attacked the crippled Ukrainian nuclear power plant Chernobyl, reports President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack proves that Russia does not want peace, according to EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
Zelensky: Chernobyl attacked by Russia

EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

Both Ukraine and the EU must be included in the negotiations for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. This is now publicly stated by the EU countries' highest chief, Council President António Costa.
EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

"Illegal" – EU leader criticizes Trump's Gaza plan

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas takes a stand against Donald Trump's plans for Gaza. People cannot be forcibly relocated and all land grabs are illegal, says Kallas.
"Illegal" – EU leader criticizes Trump's Gaza plan

Disconnecting from Russia: "The Blackmail is Over"

On Saturday, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will disconnect Russia from their power grids, which is seen as a geopolitically important signal. .
Disconnecting from Russia: "The Blackmail is Over"

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

The EU still stands firmly behind the two-state solution, says the EU in a first comment on US President Donald Trump's offer on Gaza. .
EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

No video games for Putin - new EU sanction

Ban on TV game consoles that can control drones is included as EU countries try to agree on another sanctions package against Russia. .
No video games for Putin - new EU sanction

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

Already in March, the EU leadership and Ukraine hope to initiate the first concrete negotiations on EU membership. But it still depends on Hungary.
Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU countries are ready to resume their border surveillance operation in Rafah at the border between Gaza and Egypt. > The reopening of the border crossing makes it possible to transport injured individuals for care, notes EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas at a press conference in Brussels after Monday's decision.
EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Hungary drops its veto threat and agrees to extend the EU's sanctions against Russia. Absolutely necessary, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.
EU extends sanctions against Russia

The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

EU countries are in agreement on a plan to be able to phase out the sanctions against Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. However, so far the details are few.
The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

The authoritarian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is heading for an expected landslide victory in Belarus and will get to stay on for a seventh term. .
Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

"Europe's last dictator" has once again extended his grip on power in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukasjenko is claimed to have won with over 87 percent in Sunday's "election".
Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

Tusk to EU: Chin up!

Head up and stand tall, is the call when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk tries to get the EU to think positively about the future. But he also demands more investments in defense.
Tusk to EU: Chin up!

EU Ministers to Review Syria Sanctions

The EU's foreign ministers will meet in Brussels on January 27 to discuss possible eased sanctions against Syria, writes the Union's foreign chief Kaja Kallas on X. However, any easing also depends on how the new government in Syria acts.
EU Ministers to Review Syria Sanctions

EU: Sanctions against Syria can be gradually eased

The EU can gradually start to ease the sanctions against Syria if "significant progress" is observed in the country, writes the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas on X. Both the USA and the EU want to improve relations with Syria's new government after the former President Bashar al-Assad was forced out of power in December.
EU: Sanctions against Syria can be gradually eased

Meloni: "Ruled out" that the US takes over areas by force

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni does not believe in an American takeover of Greenland. .
Meloni: "Ruled out" that the US takes over areas by force

Putin apologizes after plane crash

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has apologized for the "tragic event" that occurred over Russian territory, reports Bloomberg. Nearly 40 people died in the plane crash.
Putin apologizes after plane crash

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support.
EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy.
Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top
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