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Biden: US to build silos on Poland border to export Ukrainian grain

June 14, 2022 7:26 pm

US and Western officials have been exploring efforts to build temporary silos in Ukraine and other nations as a means to quickly scale up grain storage capacity in Ukraine.

Ukraine says Russia ‘more resilient’ to sanctions than expected

June 14, 2022 5:00 pm

‘Revenues from commodities ensure stability of Russia’s public finances,’ deputy economy minister says.

Boris Johnson picks (another) big Brexit fight

June 13, 2022 10:06 pm

UK prime minister makes his move on Northern Ireland protocol as Brussels mulls legal action.

US urges UK to keep talking to EU in ‘good faith’ amid Brexit row

June 13, 2022 9:56 pm

Antony Blinken calls for plan that ‘preserves the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.’

UK vows to ‘remove’ EU court from Northern Ireland Brexit protocol

June 13, 2022 7:00 pm

Boris Johnson insists UK bill on Northern Irish trade is ‘not a big deal.’

Europe Minister Beaune among top officials at risk in French parliamentary election

June 13, 2022 6:52 pm

Challenge from new French left alliance could force ministers out after the second round.

5 things to watch for in the latest Northern Ireland Brexit bust-up

June 12, 2022 4:12 pm

Boris Johnson’s government is set to present a bill Monday allowing it to waive controversial post-Brexit rules on trade.

Globalization’s gut check: World Trade Organization gathering offers a test of free trade system

June 11, 2022 11:04 am

If the global organization can’t reach a consensus on some of the low-hanging fruit on its agenda, there is little hope it can help tackle the world’s biggest challenges.

Ukraine war derails French plan for fairer food trade

June 10, 2022 6:30 am

A push to impose stricter food standards on non-EU countries fizzles out.

Meet the Trade Remedies Authority, the UK watchdog in a political storm

June 9, 2022 8:08 pm

The Trade Remedies Authority is in the headlines after Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser quit. Here’s what you need to know about the trade watchdog.

Zelenskyy calls on UN food body to kick out Russia

June 9, 2022 12:31 pm

Ukraine president says Moscow ‘working’ toward starving millions by blockading the Black Sea.

Boris Johnson’s new Brexit gamble

June 9, 2022 12:04 am

A wounded prime minister retreats to his comfort zone.

Black Sea bullshit: Kyiv battles Russia’s lies on the food crisis

June 8, 2022 10:43 pm

Moscow has a parallel version of events in which Ukraine is responsible for the closure of the port of Odesa.

WTO boss warns against economic cold war

June 8, 2022 6:58 pm

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells POLITICO now is not the time to back out of global trade.

The ‘limpet’: Why Boris Johnson believes he can cling on

June 7, 2022 10:46 pm

Johnson has carried his never-say-die attitude to sporting adversity into his political career.

At UN, EU’s Michel blames Russia for food crisis

June 6, 2022 8:32 pm

In speech to Security Council, European Council president refutes Kremlin claims about Western sanctions.

UK faces watchdog inquiry over EU citizens’ paperwork failings

June 6, 2022 1:18 pm

Home Office faces inquiry into delays to issue vital paperwork for EU nationals living in Britain.

EU sanctions Putin’s alleged girlfriend Alina Kabaeva

June 3, 2022 4:04 pm

Measure is part of latest package aimed at Moscow over war in Ukraine.

Orbán wins again as furious EU envoys take church patriarch off Russian sanctions list

June 2, 2022 4:08 pm

Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill removed from EU sanctions list after objections from Budapest.

UK MPs raise alarm about secret arms export fines

June 2, 2022 4:01 am

Customs chiefs refuse to reveal the export destinations or the goods exported when firms are fined.

Can a WTO summit fix the world’s problems? It’s a long shot

June 1, 2022 4:13 pm

The upcoming WTO summit is an opportunity to tackle the pandemic and world hunger. Politics is in the way.

Northern Ireland economy outpacing post-Brexit Britain

June 1, 2022 1:57 pm

Analysis finds unusual gains for Northern Ireland, the only UK region still able to trade goods barrier-free with the EU.

Germany loses EU sway as Eastern Europe turns away over Russia

June 1, 2022 12:12 am

Berlin diminished by Merkel’s retirement and frustration over Ukraine war policies.

Don’t expect the EU to ban Russian gas any time soon

May 31, 2022 7:05 pm

A cost of living squeeze and a bruising battle over oil have made EU leaders wary.

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