Keywords: Ursula von der Leyen


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......

US and Ukraine demand peace deal that preserves Kyiv’s sovereignty

Washington and Kyiv have emphasized that any agreement to end the ongoing war with Russia must fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, following what were described as “constructive” talks in Geneva involving US, Ukrainian, and European officials. The discussions, which focused on a US-proposed......

South Africa hosts ambitious G20 summit focused on climate and debt despite US boycott

The 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg marked the first time the gathering was held on African soil, with leaders from 18 of the world's major economies convening despite a US boycott. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, chose not to participate, citing unsubstantiated claims of racial......

Diplomatic rift overshadows historic G20 summit in South Africa

World leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the first-ever G20 summit held on African soil, a historic milestone for the continent. However, the event was soon overshadowed by a diplomatic rift as the United States announced a boycott, marking an unprecedented absence from one of the world's leading......

Us envoy calls on Europe to adopt aggressive stance and resolve frozen Russian assets issue

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker urged European allies to take a stronger and more proactive approach against Russia, especially amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference, Whitaker emphasized the urgency for Europe to tap into frozen Russian central bank assets......

Fewer than 60 world leaders to attend COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Brazil announced on Friday that only 57 heads of state and government have confirmed attendance at the COP30 climate summit, significantly fewer than the 75 leaders who participated in last year’s conference in Azerbaijan. The reduced turnout underscores the growing logistical and political challenges......

EU threatens trade sanctions over China's rare earth export restrictions

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has issued a stern warning to China, signaling that the European Union may deploy its most powerful trade weapon in response to Beijing’s tightening control over rare earth exports. The move, which has disrupted European supply chains,......

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 proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza atrocities

The European Commission has introduced a proposal to impose sanctions on Israel in response to what it describes as genocidal actions in Gaza. The initiative includes increasing tariffs on specific Israeli products and suspending trade-related provisions under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The......