Foreign policy
EU sanctions deal could still be weeks away, Borrell says
Hungary wants more time and money to agree to the ban on Russian oil that Brussels proposed on May 4.
Iran nuclear talks may restart — but terrorist label spat still unresolved
EU to increase military support funding for Ukraine to €2 billion
German border police detain EU’s Iran talks negotiator
Germany tells Ukraine ‘no shortcut’ to EU membership as Baerbock meets Zelenskyy
Emmanuel Macron’s big fat Franco-German to-do list
Merz on the march: German opposition chief plays Ukraine card before elections
Weeks after snub, German president still waiting for call with Zelenskyy
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was turned away in April when he asked to visit Kyiv.
Draghi: EU needs ‘pragmatic federalism,’ more integration
Bloc should ’embrace’ treaty changes if needed, says Italian PM.
Finland and Sweden ‘can count’ on Germany for protection and NATO membership support
Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses support for potential membership bids by both countries.
As China maintains ties with Russia, Europe turns to Japan and India
Tokyo and New Delhi become the EU’s Asian destinations of choice because Beijing is so closely linked to Moscow.
Scholz hits out at critics who oppose sending arms to Ukraine
German chancellor defends middle-ground approach.
British Virgin Islands premier arrested on cocaine-smuggling and money-laundering charges
Officials from the overseas territory have also long been accused of corruption.
Iran nuclear talks freeze amid terrorist label spat — even with deal on the table
The stalemate has made an Iran nuclear deal revival, seen as imminent only a few months back, a distant prospect.
Germany signals more Ukraine support, wavers on defense spending
Opposition lawmakers say Chancellor Olaf Scholz is backtracking on commitment to stick to NATO’s 2 percent spending target.
UK’s Liz Truss: NATO should protect Taiwan too
British foreign secretary also urges Western allies to supply Ukraine with warplanes.
The pope may pray for Putin — but he’s clinging to neutrality on Ukraine
The Vatican wants to preserve its potential role as a mediator. Some Western officials are frustrated it won’t just call out Russia.
Germany approves tank sales to Ukraine, bowing to pressure
After hesitating for weeks, Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to mounting pleas from both home and abroad.
Don’t expect Macron’s win to reset UK-France ties
French president’s reelection unlikely to ease long-running tensions over Brexit and more.
Heavy weaponry pours into Ukraine as commanders become more desperate
Russian forces are attempting a pincer movement on Ukrainian forces in the Donbas. Will Western artillery, tanks and drones get there in time?
Olaf Scholz cites risk of nuclear war in refusal to send tanks to Ukraine
Chancellor pushes back against demands from Kyiv and coalition partners.
Sweden’s NATO debate enters decisive phase
Leading figures in governing Social Democratic Party begin consultation period.
UK to reopen embassy in Kyiv
Boris Johnson is in India holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pressure grows on Germany’s Scholz to send heavy weapons to Ukraine
Coalition partners and Western allies urge chancellor to step up.
Biden admin weighs reopening US Embassy in Kyiv
US lawmakers are pushing for diplomats to return to Ukraine’s capital. But does the show of support outweigh the risk?
As Russia mounts new offensive, Western allies’ help for Ukraine could be too little, too late
Following Biden-led call, leaders make vague offers of assistance.
Boris Johnson tries to lure India toward the West
Uncertainty about India’s position on the war in Ukraine will overshadow the UK prime minister’s trip.
Lonely Anatoly: The Russian ambassador is Washington’s least popular man
Adrift and defiant, Anatoly Antonov walks the halls of an increasingly empty embassy, waiting for someone to call.
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