Foreign policy

Russia’s war has forced Copenhagen to rethink opting out of EU defense policy, government says, but not everyone agrees.

Burns’ extensive experience in Russia makes him a singular figure among President Joe Biden’s aides.

‘Beijing’s vision would move us away from the universal values that have sustained so much of the world’s progress,’ the secretary of State said.

The German chancellor is sending some heavy weapons to Ukraine but is hesitant to do more — here’s what’s behind his reluctance.

New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can make peace with Emmanuel Macron and get trade talks with the EU back on course.

The president’s “strategic ambiguity” backtrack may hasten Taiwan Strait conflict, observers say.

Boris Bondarev is the second high-ranking Russian official to quit since the war began in February.

But German chancellor also cautions against ‘time-consuming navel-gazing on institutional issues.’

Funding cuts and staffing turmoil at the Foreign Office are scaling back the UK’s international ambition.

Blueprint aims to tilt balance toward European military suppliers.

European Council demanded blueprint to address new threats as Russia wages war in Ukraine.

Brussels eyes the EU leaders’ summit at the end of May for a sanctions deal as hopes of a breakthrough fade.

German chancellor and Ukrainian president find common line after criticism grows that West could push for a ‘face-saving’ solution for Moscow.

Hungary wants more time and money to agree to the ban on Russian oil that Brussels proposed on May 4.

Enrique Mora, the EU official mediating between Iran and the US, spent two days in Tehran last week trying to break a seven-week stalemate.

New tranche of €500M in financial aid boosts fund for Kyiv’s weapons purchases.

Police blame IT system for brief detention of Enrique Mora, who claims violation of Vienna Convention.

Annalena Baerbock further dampens Ukrainian hopes for quick accession to the EU.

Reelected French president aims to advance EU reform push in Berlin after setting out vision in Strasbourg.

Conservative leader’s trip to Kyiv attracts criticism but puts pressure on Scholz.