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Ukraine advances in EU membership bid with new negotiations on foreign policy and defense

Ukraine has taken another step toward joining the European Union after member states approved the opening of a new phase of negotiations covering security, defense and foreign policy. The decision marks the second major area of discussion in the complex accession process, as Kyiv continues its efforts......

Global leaders voice concern after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

World leaders have reacted strongly following strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, actions that triggered retaliatory measures from Tehran across the Middle East. The developments have intensified diplomatic debate among allies and adversaries alike. The presidents of the......

Ukraine secures €90 billion EU interest-free loan amid roaming zone integration

The European Union has approved an interest-free loan of 90 billion euros for Ukraine, spanning 2026 and 2027, following intensive negotiations among 24 member states. The deal, announced by EU Council President António Costa, falls short of utilizing frozen Russian assets but marks a pivotal......

European leaders rally behind Ukraine as NATO and EU discuss security pledges in Brussels

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels for high-level talks with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The meeting marked a renewed show of European solidarity as leaders sought to......

European leaders denounce US security strategy as political interference

The release of the new U.S. National Security Strategy has sparked condemnation across Europe, with senior leaders warning that Washington is overstepping its diplomatic bounds and undermining allied sovereignty. The document, presented by the Trump administration, portrays Europe as a continent at risk......

Belgium blocks €140 billion EU loan for Ukraine over frozen Russian assets

Belgium has unilaterally blocked a proposed €140 billion European Union loan for Ukraine, guaranteed by frozen Russian central bank assets. The move, led by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, has forced EU leaders to postpone a final decision until December, jeopardizing Ukraine’s urgent......

EU and US coordinate new Russia sanctions as peace efforts falter

The European Union and the United States are stepping up their coordination on sanctions against Russia amid stalled peace efforts in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US Vice President JD Vance recently held a phone call to discuss maintaining a unified......

European council President criticizes Israel’s Gaza plan, Urges consequences for EU-Israel relations

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, strongly criticized Israel's plan for Gaza on Friday, warning that “such a decision” must have “consequences” for relations between the European Union and Israel. Costa, who leads the institution uniting the 27 heads of......

EU and Mexico leaders condemn Trump's 30% tariffs, call for unity and negotiation

European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico. While expressing disappointment at the move, both parties emphasized the importance of dialogue and unity in avoiding......