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Russia still without economic exit plan in Ukraine
The Russian economy is in a state of a downward spiral, with the European Union set to impose the 19th sanctions at a time when it had to admit that it is not Moscow that holds the real power to bend. Since Putin did not engage Trump until he...

EU foreign policy chief ‘not optimistic’ bloc will agree on sanctioning Israel
European Union foreign ministers were deeply split Saturday over the war in Gaza, with some calling for the EU to apply strong economic pressure on Israel while others made clear they were unwilling to go that far. “We are divided about this...

Are the UK and EU heading towards a populist revolution?
It seems America was, once more, ahead of the game as it is the Europeans who follow her. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su It seems America was, once more, ahead of the game as it is the Europeans who...

EU urges US to reconsider UN summit visa denial for Palestinians
Copenhagen: The EU wants the United States to reconsider its decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials seeking to attend next month's UN General Assembly, the bloc's top diplomat said Saturday. "In the light of the existing agreements...

6 European foreign ministers condemn Israel’s Gaza Offensive Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Six European foreign ministers issue a joint statement condemning Israel’s military escalation in Gaza, warning of a worsening Gaza humanitarian crisis and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Related: WFP Chief Demands Swift Boost in Humanitarian...
‘Horrific’: Top politician shot dead in Ukraine
A former Ukrainian speaker of parliament who was a leading figure in the country’s pro-European protest movements of 2004 and 2014 was shot dead on Saturday in western Ukraine, officials said. Andriy Parubiy, 54, who also previously served as...

World News | Jaishankar, Finnish FM Hold Talks on Ukraine Conflict and Trade Ties
Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that he held a telephonic conversation with Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. The discussion largely focused on the ongoing Ukraine conflict and its...

Official statement by the European Solidarity party in connection with the cynical, despicable murder of our friend and colleague Andriy Parubiy
Photo: https://eurosolidarity.org/2025 European Solidarity was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic event — the brutal, cynical, despicable murder of Andriy Parubiy, a member of the Ukrainian parliament from the European Solidarity...

Zelenskyy seeks meetings with Trump, European leaders as Ukraine presses for peace talks
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Ukrainian officials hope to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders next week to accelerate efforts to end Russia’s three-year war on Ukraine, as Moscow continues...

Ireland Urges EU to Take Unified Action Against Israel over Gaza War
Sat 30 Aug 2025 | 07:40 PM Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defense, Simon Harris, has called on the European Union to adopt a united stance against Israel over its actions in Gaza. He warned that Ireland may...

Gaza: EU nations divided on taking severe actions against Israel
Copenhagen: When the European Union nations are meeting here to discuss the war in Gaza, they are divided in dealing with Israel, with some taking severe actions against the Zionist nation, over its genocidal war in the war-torn enclave. The...

Bulgaria Represented at Informal EU Foreign Ministerial
Bulgaria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova participated in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers (Gymnich) in Copenhagen on Saturday, Shekerletova’s ministry said in a press release. The meeting, organized by the Danish Presidency...

Modi speaks to Zelenskyy, reaffirms India’s consistent position for peaceful settlement of ongoing conflict in Europe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during which he reaffirmed India’s consistent position for peaceful settlement of the ongoing conflict in Europe and support for...

Top Ukrainian politician assassinated in broad daylight shooting as Putin blamed
The former parliament speaker in Ukraine was shot up to eight times and killed in broad daylight by a gunman disguised as a courier. Andriy Parubiy was a prominent pro-Western politician. President Volodymyr Zelensky and local authorities said...

EAM Jaishankar Speaks To Finnish Foreign Minister, Discusses Ukraine War And Trade Ties
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that he held a telephonic conversation with Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. The discussion largely focused on the ongoing Ukraine conflict and...

Denmark's foreign minister accuses Israel of undermining two-state solution
© Emil Nicolai Helms, AFP Denmark's foreign minister stated on Saturday that Israel is weakening the prospects for a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict through its actions in Gaza. "Israel is right now undermining the two-state...

Iran’s Currency Slides After Europe Moves to Reimpose Sanctions
(Bloomberg) -- Iran’s rial approached record lows on Saturday after major European powers took punitive steps against the Islamic Republic for failing to honor its nuclear commitments. The currency dropped to 1,040,000 against the US dollar in the...

China’s parade political: academics
China’s planned military parade on Wednesday commemorating the end of World War II is a political move to project Beijing’s interests against the US-led alliance and to show Chinese President Xi Jinping’s (習近平) supreme command over the Chinese...
Chat Control Proposal Advances Despite Rising Opposition in Europe
An EU proposal to scan encrypted messages for child abuse material sparks debate over privacy and security. Support for the European Union’s contentious Chat Control legislation—designed to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM)—remains strong,...

Jaishankar, Finnish FM hold talks on Ukraine conflict and trade ties
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that he held a telephonic conversation with Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. The discussion largely focused on the ongoing Ukraine conflict and...