EU heavyweights call on Brussels to reignite frozen Russian asset debate – POLITICO
“Ukraine needs more financial support in both the short and long term,” said the letter, which copied in…
US Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia, Iran; India could face tariff pressure over oil
India will not automatically face tariffs if the legislation becomes law. The US Senate on Friday passed the…
Senior diplomat meets Russian envoy, spurns EU rep amid stolen Ukraine grain fight
As the diplomatic war of words between Jerusalem and Kyiv over stolen Ukrainian grain escalated this week, a…
Israel says no proof Russian grain shipment ‘stolen,’ as Ukraine threatens sanctions
Amid a growing diplomatic incident, Israel said Tuesday it had yet to receive evidence that a shipment of…
Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions – POLITICO
The EU’s 20th sanctions package, approved last week after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their veto, targets another 20…
EU sanctions more Russian banks to squeeze Putin’s war economy – POLITICO
The sanctions also include four banks from Kyrgyzstan, Laos and Azerbaijan, in a bid to crack down on…
Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse. – POLITICO
That, too, will have a lasting impact well beyond anything the war in Iraq did. Finally, the fact…
Kyiv condemns ‘blackmail’ by Hungary, Slovakia as energy standoff escalates – POLITICO
In a statement posted on X late Saturday, Ukraine’s foreign ministry blasted the actions as “irresponsible,” saying they…
EU’s €90B plan to fund Ukraine in jeopardy as Hungary blocks deal – POLITICO
Hungary’s threat to veto the loan is a major setback for Ukraine, whose coffers will begin running low on…
Document reveals EU-US pitch for $800B postwar Ukraine ‘prosperity’ plan – POLITICO
The funding strategy stretches until 2040 alongside an immediate 100-day operational plan to get the project off the…
Brussels unveils plan to fill up Ukraine’s war chest with billions to spend on weapons – POLITICO
Once the legal text is agreed, the EU will raise joint debt to finance the initiative, although the governments…
Europe’s year of existential risk – POLITICO
Activists protest outside Downing street against the recent policies of Donald Trump. | Guy Smallman/Getty Images Meanwhile, European…