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.
World politicsChina's military has trained Russian soldiers who will go to battle in Ukraine, according to the EU's foreign policy chief.
ConflictsThe EU has approved a new aid package of 100 million euros for Lebanon, aimed at supporting the country's military during the fragile ceasefire.
ConflictsTariffs, 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.
WorldAlexander Stubb or Mario Draghi? Or even Angela Merkel? Pressure is mounting on EU talks with Russia about the war in Ukraine. But who will speak, and about what?
WorldThe UK is to send drones, minesweepers, fighter jets, and warships for a future operation to secure trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. There is also interest in such an operation within the EU.
WorldEU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak.
WorldUkraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May.
ConflictsForeign ministers and other dignitaries from a number of EU countries are gathering in Bucha to mark the anniversary of the Russian massacre in 2022.
ConflictsIsraeli police have stopped the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday - something that has not happened in centuries.
WorldKeeping the Strait of Hormuz open is in the EU's interest, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas - but there will be no expanded EU effort.
WorldEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas believes the U.S. opening to Russian oil sets a dangerous precedent.
WorldIsraeli ground forces have pushed deeper into southern Lebanon - and Lebanese President Michel Aoun accuses Hezbollah of trying to lead the country into the abyss. Meanwhile, Israel says it has killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.
ConflictsEU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas urges countries in the Persian Gulf to enlist Ukraine's help to strike Iranian drones.
ConflictsA setback and a message we did not want to send. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is disappointed that Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and that Budapest is threatening to overturn the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine.
World politicsRussia must be forced to make concessions in the peace talks for the war in Ukraine to end, says EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
ConflictsEU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas is sharply critical of the Russian "negotiators" who held talks with the US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
ConflictsThe difficulties are growing in getting a multi-billion dollar loan in the EU, based on frozen Russian assets. Sweden is irritated by others' "hassles".
ConflictsThe EU is holding out hope of supporting Ukraine with frozen Russian assets. The summit in December will be decisive, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
WorldIf Russia had wanted peace, it would have already agreed to a ceasefire, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at a press conference after a video meeting with EU foreign ministers.
WorldEurope is taking the news of yet another Russian-American peace plan for Ukraine with great skepticism – but also calm. We have seen this before, notes EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
ConflictsEU is lying low – but still does not release its proposals for sanctions against Israel regarding the situation in Gaza.
ConflictsEU warns of tougher measures and more seizures of the Russian shadow fleet.
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