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Russian drones deliberately target Poland, says Foreign Minister Sikorski
Poland‘s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has accused Russia of deliberately targeting Poland with drones, dismissing claims that the drones veered off course as “lies and denials”. In a statement, Sikorski expressed gratitude to the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany for their assistance in responding to the incursions. “Property was damaged, but, fortunately, […]
EU Chief pledges action against Israel, bolsters support for Ukraine
Strasbourg, France – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will implement new measures against Israel and increase support for Ukraine. In her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, von der Leyen condemned the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic” and outlined plans to […]
NATO scrambles to respond to Russian drone incursion into Poland
Poland‘s Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday that Russian drones had flown into Polish airspace during an overnight attack on Ukraine, prompting urgent talks with NATO allies. Tusk denounced the “large-scale provocation,” saying Poland had identified 19 violations of its airspace and shot down at least three drones after scrambling aircraft alongside allies. Fortunately, […]
China rejects US pressure on Russian oil tariffs
China has firmly rejected the United States’ proposal to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, describing the move as “economic pressure.” US President Donald Trump suggested hiking tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, including China and India, to stifle Moscow’s funding for its war in Ukraine. “We firmly oppose the practice of constantly dragging […]
Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India to pressure Russia
United States President Donald Trump has called on the European Union to impose 100% tariffs on China and India, aiming to pressure Russia into ending its war in Ukraine. According to reports from US and British media outlets, Trump made this request during a meeting with US and EU officials in Washington, DC. The proposal, […]
EU, US officials meet to discuss new sanctions against Russia
The European Union‘s most senior sanctions envoy, David O’Sullivan, is holding crucial talks with US officials in Washington to discuss new measures against Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine. This development comes after Donald Trump expressed readiness to take further action against Russia, following the country’s largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend. […]
EU States struggle to meet climate targets ahead of Cop30 summit
The European Union is facing a critical juncture in its efforts to combat climate change, with member states struggling to agree on crucial targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A leaked draft document reveals significant disagreements among EU countries, casting doubt on the bloc’s ability to present a united front at the upcoming Cop30 climate […]
France, 25 other countries pledge troops for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries have pledged to send troops to Ukraine after fighting ends, with the US role in the effort to be determined in the coming weeks. The pledge is part of a broader effort to provide security guarantees to Ukraine amid growing concerns about Russia’s intentions. Macron said, “we […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas accused of inaction on Gaza crisis
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has come under fire for the EU’s handling of the Gaza crisis, with critics accusing the bloc of inaction. However, Kallas firmly rejected these claims, emphasizing the EU’s significant role in providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians. “We are really trying to change the situation on the ground and […]
Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees for Ukraine, meets NB8 leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic drive to cement security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy met with leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden – to discuss Ukraine’s future. The gathering aimed […]