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EU lifts Japan food import rules, weeks before nuclear wastewater to be pumped into ocean

Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead

The Guardian - AU

EU hopes for signs of Azeri-Armenian goodwill, more talks planned

European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday he hoped a broad European summit in Moldova would offer the opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to show their willingness to find a solution for their conflict.

Reuters

European summit opens in Moldova with Ukraine war, regional conflicts on agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at a sprawling summit of some 50 European leaders in Moldova, becoming the focal point of an event that seeks to quell regional conflicts and shore up unity in the face of Russia’s war

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G7 signals long-term Ukraine support to Russia, woos 'Global South'

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan.

Reuters

EU's Michel calls for 'stable and constructive' cooperation with China

European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday it was in the EU's interest to maintain "stable and constructive" cooperation with China, as the Group of Seven countries met to consider China's "economic coercion" and other concerns.

Reuters

European Council chief’s costly private jet use in spotlight

Charles Michel denies running up ‘extravagant’ bills and says higher costs stem from Covid pandemic and Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

EU Council chief vows support, ammunition for Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression “for as long as necessary,” adding that EU leaders will “massively ramp up” ammunition production to send to the war-torn country

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Varadkar to attend EU leaders meeting where Windsor Framework will be discussed

Economic issues, energy and migration will also be discussed at the European Council meeting.

The Independent UK

Macron meets with Hungary's Orban at Elysée Palace to discuss Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron received Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss the Ukraine war and other issues ahead of a European Council meeting over a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Monday night.

France 24

European Parliament to ban TikTok from staff phones: EU official

The move comes a day after the US gave federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices.

Al Jazeera

China's EU ambassador says EU leaders may visit China by mid-2023

Chinese ambassador to the European Union Fu Cong said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel may visit China in the first half of 2023, China's state-backed Global Times reported.

Reuters

EU Eases Sanctions on Syria to Speed up Aid to Quake Victims

The European Union said on Thursday it was temporarily easing sanctions on Syria to speed up aid deliveries to the country two weeks after the devastating earthquake. The change made Thursday means "the EU has waived the need for humanitarian organizations to seek prior permission from EU member states' national…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelensky tells EU summit Ukraine needs more weapons, more quickly

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was given a hero's welcome by EU heads of state at a summit in Brussels on Thursday as he lobbied the regional bloc to speed the delivery of modern weapons to halt a Russian offensive.

Radio France Internationale

Russia-Ukraine war: UK will not send fighter jets to Ukraine ‘if there is a risk to British safety’ – as it happened

Comments from Downing Street come as Zelenskiy follows up trip to UK with Brussels visit in the hope of receiving more military aid

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Reuters

Zelenskiy hopes for EU jets, gets standing ovation in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that several European Union leaders were ready to provide Kyiv with aircraft to help its battle against Russia's invasion.

Reuters

Italy's Meloni to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Brussels on Thursday - source

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday in Brussels on the sidelines of a European Council meeting, a government source told Reuters.

Reuters

Zelenskiy to ask EU summit for more arms and quick accession - Ukrainian official

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will ask a summit of European Union leaders on Thursday for more arms to fight Russia and powering ahead with Kyiv's bid to join the EU, a senior Ukrainian official said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

EU institutions in row over leaking of details of potential Zelenskiy visit

Ukraine president reported to be planning trip to Brussels this week to meet EU leaders in person

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EU Officials Hold Kyiv Talks in Show of Support for Ukraine

Top European Union officials were due to meet Friday in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support for the country as it battles to counter Russia’s invasion and strives to join the EU as well as NATO. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European…

Reuters

Italy's Meloni says caution needed on relaxing EU rules on state aid

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday that the European Union should be cautious when it comes to relaxing its rules on state aid for businesses.

France 24

No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure

Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live…

Reuters

Russia's ceasefire proposal 'bogus and hypocritical', EU's Michel says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's call on Thursday for a 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine is "hypocritical" and the only route to restore peace is for Russia to withdraw its troops from the country, European Council President Charles Michel said.

The Guardian - UK

What will happen in 2023? A calendar of the year

Elections in several countries, film awards shows and sports tournaments among highlights

The Guardian - UK

Why Ursula von der Leyen is the ‘world’s most powerful woman’

The president of the European Commission has earned the title bestowed on her by Forbes magazine, says Dutch journalist Caroline de Gruyter

Bangkok Post

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia

BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Friday approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, including banning drone exports to the country, as the bloc strives to maintain a united front and keep up financial pressure on Moscow over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

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