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EU Fails to Approve New Russia Sanctions
The European Union failed to reach an agreement on its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia requested a postponement. EU foreign ministers, meeting in Brussels, discussed Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Georgia, and Moldova. High…
Türkiye Marks July 15 Coup Anniversary in Baku
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Baku, Birol Akgün, emphasized the country's unwavering stance against the FETÖ terrorist organization at a July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day commemoration held at the Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan’s capital.…
EU Nears 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said a political agreement on the 18th sanctions package against Russia is imminent, expressing hope it would be reached today. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Kallas emphasized…
Lavrov Meets Xi Ahead of Putin’s Visit to China
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Lavrov conveyed President Vladimir Putin’s greetings and discussed…
Trump Threatens Harsh Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump warned that Russia will face severe economic sanctions unless it agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days. “My call to Putin is clear. If a meaningful ceasefire is not reached, we will impose 100%…
EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.
Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in…
Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Keith Kellogg Visits Kyiv
US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine Representative, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv to discuss defense, security, and bilateral cooperation.
Welcomed by Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak, Kellogg’s visit comes as tensions with…
Macron Announces €6.5B Defense Boost Amid Rising Threats
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged an additional €6.5 billion in defense spending over the next two years, aiming to raise the annual defense budget to €64 billion by 2027.
Speaking ahead of Bastille Day, Macron warned that Europe…
German Chancellor Criticizes Israeli Actions in Gaza
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed strong disapproval of Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza, calling them “unacceptable” in an interview with ARD.
Merz revealed he had repeatedly raised concerns directly with Israeli Prime…
EU Extends Retaliation Deadline Over US Tariffs to August
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will delay its retaliatory tariffs against the US until early August, allowing more time for negotiations.
Speaking in Brussels alongside Indonesian President Prabowo…