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Balloons cause Lithuania to declare national emergency
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Balloons cause Lithuania to declare national emergency

Repeated balloon intrusions from Belarus have prompted Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene to declare a state of emergency in the country.
Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions
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Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions

The US is reportedly lobbying several EU countries in an attempt to block the use of frozen Russian state assets to help Ukraine. Russia, in turn, is threatening consequences “forever
Former foreign minister accused of corruption
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Former foreign minister accused of corruption

Former EU “foreign affairs minister” Federica Mogherini is accused of corruption. The Italian is suspected of having rigged procurement contracts in her new job at a nursery for elite diplomats
Double proposals for billion-dollar loans to Ukraine
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Double proposals for billion-dollar loans to Ukraine

The European Commission is making two proposals to solve Ukraine's financial needs. Multi-billion-dollar loans are to be provided with either the EU budget or frozen Russian assets as collateral
Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas
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Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas

Russian gas is to be stopped from the EU by autumn 2027 at the latest, following an agreement between EU countries and the EU Parliament. Proposals are also promised soon for the same stop for Russian oil
Canada joins EU cooperation
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Canada joins EU cooperation

Canada and the EU have agreed on a joint defense effort where Ottawa will become part of the EU's newly established defense fund, Safe.
EU warns Belarus over balloon intrusion
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EU warns Belarus over balloon intrusion

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen threatens to impose sanctions on Belarus after "hybrid attacks" on Lithuania with balloon intrusions.
Zelenskyy in talks with Rutte and von der Leyen
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Zelenskyy in talks with Rutte and von der Leyen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the day, he writes on X.
EU base: Borders must not be changed by force
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EU base: Borders must not be changed by force

If we allow Russia to change Ukraine's borders by force, we will open the door to more wars tomorrow, warns European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Trump: "Close deal" – Witkoff to Moscow
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Trump: "Close deal" – Witkoff to Moscow

The United States is “very close” to reaching a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, claims President Donald Trump – who is sending his envoy to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders, however, sound less optimistic
Intensive peace negotiations in Ukraine
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Intensive peace negotiations in Ukraine

Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine continue. After Ukraine and the United States filed a new proposal, the country's other allies will deliberate on the matter
EU addresses the suffering of abducted children
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EU addresses the suffering of abducted children

The intense diplomacy currently underway around Ukraine also raises the vexed issue of Russia's large-scale abduction of Ukrainian children.
"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"
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"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

Only Ukraine can decide on its defense. And all issues of sanctions and frozen assets require the EU to be on board, say EU leaders after an extraordinary summit
Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?
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Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?

The draft peace agreement for the Ukraine war appears to be in Russia's favor, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a press conference.
Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"
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Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"

Pressure is mounting in the EU to agree on future support for Ukraine. Sweden is marking the occasion by pointing the finger at others' trade with Russia
EU: Three variants for Ukraine support
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EU: Three variants for Ukraine support

Pure contributions from member states, an EU loan or a loan with Russian assets as collateral are the three options put forward by the European Commission to help Ukraine.
Crisis meeting on EU budget
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Crisis meeting on EU budget

The European Commission promises more earmarked money for agriculture in the next long-term budget.
Heavy EU defections from Latin America meeting
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Heavy EU defections from Latin America meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro hopes to light a “beacon of democracy” in a troubled world with his European guests. But big names from the EU have chosen to stay away from the summit – which is overshadowed by the US military mobilization in the Caribbean Sea
Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe
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Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe

The Nordic leaders see Russia as a long-term threat to the region. We are not afraid, but we are prepared, says Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council
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EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen has lunch with King Carl Gustaf and participates in the Nordic Council in Stockholm next week.
Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid
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Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

The EU is to come up with proposals on how Ukraine will be supported economically in the coming years – but the assignment does not specifically mention the use of frozen Russian billions. The message comes after a heated summit discussion, marked by Belgian resistance
European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control
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European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control

The frontline in Ukraine should be the starting point in a peace negotiation, announces a gathering of European leaders together with Ukraine's president. It can open up for Russia to continue controlling parts of Ukraine, which Donald Trump has spoken of as a necessity
EU Pushes for Stricter Social Media Age Limits
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EU Pushes for Stricter Social Media Age Limits

The demands are increasing in the EU to tighten the age limit for social media.
EU Resumes Border Monitoring Mission in Gaza
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EU Resumes Border Monitoring Mission in Gaza

The EU's monitoring mission at the border between Egypt and Gaza will restart on Wednesday, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
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