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European foreign ministers and top EU officials have pledged to increase pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, over its war in Ukraine. In a joint statement following a meeting in Madrid, officials from Spain,…

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized Russia’s ceasefire conditions for Ukraine, stating they reveal Moscow’s unwillingness to end the conflict. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Kallas said the…

European Union leaders have approved an €800 billion defense plan in response to growing security concerns, marking a significant step toward a more independent European defense strategy. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the €800 billion "Rearm" Europe Plan to strengthen EU defense capabilities amid the halt of US military aid to Ukraine. Von der Leyen emphasized that Europe must take…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new €3.5 billion aid package for Ukraine in March, reaffirming Europe's commitment to supporting the country. Speaking at a Kiev summit on the third anniversary of the…

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union approved its 16th sanctions package, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, banks, and military-related industries. The new measures blacklist 48 individuals and 35…

European Union foreign ministers have reached a political consensus to ease sanctions on Syria during their meeting in Brussels, led by EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas. Kallas announced that the sanctions will be lifted gradually,…

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced that European diplomats will visit Damascus to engage with Syria's new leadership. Speaking in Brussels ahead of the EU Foreign Ministers Meeting, Kallas emphasized the importance of aligning…

Mass protests have gripped Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's government suspended EU accession talks until 2028. The demonstrations, ongoing for four days, have resulted in 113 police injuries and 224…

EU High Representative Josep Borrell has reiterated the need to pressure both Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza conflict. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Borrell said, “Many people have tried to stop the war in…