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

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

Wed 19 Feb 2025 09:11 CET

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

Vance's speech criticized: "Not acceptable"

Vance's speech criticized: "Not acceptable"

Fri 14 Feb 2025 15:23 CET

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

Zelensky: Chernobyl attacked by Russia

Zelensky: Chernobyl attacked by Russia

Fri 14 Feb 2025 08:37 CET

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

EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

Thu 13 Feb 2025 16:02 CET

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

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

Wed 12 Feb 2025 16:01 CET

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

Disconnecting from Russia: "The Blackmail is Over"

Disconnecting from Russia: "The Blackmail is Over"

Fri 7 Feb 2025 12:18 CET

On Saturday, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will disconnect Russia from their power grids, which is seen as a geopolitically important signal.

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

Thu 6 Feb 2025 12:18 CET

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

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

Mon 3 Feb 2025 10:05 CET

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

No video games for Putin - new EU sanction

No video games for Putin - new EU sanction

Wed 29 Jan 2025 10:01 CET

Ban on TV game consoles that can control drones is included as EU countries try to agree on another sanctions package against Russia.

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

Tue 28 Jan 2025 10:59 CET

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

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

Mon 27 Jan 2025 18:08 CET

EU extends sanctions against Russia

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Mon 27 Jan 2025 10:51 CET

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

The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

Mon 27 Jan 2025 09:05 CET

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

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Sun 26 Jan 2025 18:25 CET

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

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Sun 26 Jan 2025 10:42 CET

"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"

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

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

Sun 26 Jan 2025 01:31 CET

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

Tusk to EU: Chin up!

Tusk to EU: Chin up!

Wed 22 Jan 2025 11:17 CET

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

EU Ministers to Review Syria Sanctions

EU Ministers to Review Syria Sanctions

Mon 13 Jan 2025 02:00 CET

EU: Sanctions against Syria can be gradually eased

EU: Sanctions against Syria can be gradually eased

Fri 10 Jan 2025 13:51 CET

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

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

Thu 9 Jan 2025 11:38 CET

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni does not believe in an American takeover of Greenland.

Putin apologizes after plane crash

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Putin apologizes after plane crash

Sat 28 Dec 2024 14:04 CET

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

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

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EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

Thu 26 Dec 2024 06:16 CET

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

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

Mon 23 Dec 2024 06:00 CET

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

Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

Sun 22 Dec 2024 10:42 CET

Greater investments in defense are required – and Europe cannot rely on the USA in the future. This is the message after the top meeting in Finnish Lapland