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EU foreign policy chief says diplomats are slow, ineffective and patronising

Josep Borrell criticises staff for not anticipating Ukraine invasion, and says he sometimes learns more ‘by reading newspapers’

The Guardian - UK

Top EU diplomat laments slow start for Ukraine training plan

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is lamenting the bloc’s slow pace of action in setting up a military training mission for the Ukrainian armed forces

The Independent UK

EU needs to provide more money to pay for military aid to Ukraine - top diplomat

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell pushed the 27-nation bloc on Friday to earmark more money to pay for the military support of Ukraine.

Reuters

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A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden's outreach

President Joe Biden is effectively acknowledging the failure of one of his biggest foreign policy gambles: a fist-bump with the de-facto leader of Saudi Arabia, the crown prince associated with human rights abuses

The Independent UK

Seoul envoy disappointed Biden yet to appoint N.Korea rights counterpart

South Korea's ambassador on North Korean human rights expressed disappointment on Thursday that Joe Biden's administration had yet to appoint an envoy for the issue, despite the U.S. leader's vow to put rights at the center of his foreign policy.

Reuters

Borrell: EU FMs Will Discuss Additional Sanctions on Iran

The European Union is considering slapping additional sanctions on Iran, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday, as rights groups say thousands have been arrested and hundreds injured in a crackdown by Iranian security forces. EU foreign ministers will discuss further sanctions on Iran at their next meeting,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU foreign ministers will discuss additional sanctions on Iran - top diplomat

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EU approves more sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

The European Union gave its final approval for a new batch of sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine, the bloc's executive arm in Brussels said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson takes stand against Trump friend Tom Barrack

NEW YORK — Former U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson testified at a criminal trial about the Trump administration’s seemingly chaotic foreign policy while leveling a veiled criticism at Jared Kushner.

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Reason

LA mayor's deputy being named to high-level US diplomatic post, sources say

WASHINGTON — A senior aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be appointed the first-ever U.S. State Department special envoy for linking local governments to national foreign policy, sources told the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times

EU, Israel Discuss Two-State Solution

The European Union and Israel on Monday held high-level talks for the first time in a decade, with the Europeans pressing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid about how to put a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinians into place. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell welcomed the recent…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU, Israel hold first high-level talks in 10 years

Bloc seeks resumption of a ‘political process that can lead to a two-state solution’, foreign policy chief says.

Al Jazeera

Bosnian elections entrench splits but foreign policy tips West

Elections in Bosnia entrenched divisions between the fragile country's three ethnic groups at a time of deep political crisis but looked set to tip its foreign policy towards the West rather than Russia, preliminary results showed on Monday.

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The Battle for Brazil’s Evangelicals

After fueling Bolsonaro’s rise, some are flocking to Lula’s camp with earthly—and heavenly—concerns.

Reuters

China signals no let-up in its aggressive diplomacy under Xi

China signalled on Thursday no let-up in its combative approach to foreign policy in a third term for Xi Jinping as leader despite criticism from many Western diplomats that the so-called Wolf Warrior stance has been counterproductive.

Reuters

Top EU officials to make statement on Russia sanctions at 1400 GMT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will make an announcement at 1600 CET (1400 GMT) on Wednesday on plans for a tightening of sanctions against Russia.

Al Jazeera

EU slams Russia annexation ‘votes’ in four Ukraine regions

Borrell, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, has denounced the ‘referendums’ and their falsified outcome.

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The Independent UK

EU chief vows retaliation if pipeline damage is sabotage

The European Union foreign policy chief says the bloc suspects that damage to two underwater natural gas pipelines was sabotage and is warning of retaliation for any attack on Europe’s energy networks

Reuters

NATO, EU cite dangers to vital infrastructure after pipeline 'sabotage'

NATO and the European Union on Wednesday stressed the need to protect critical infrastructure after what they called acts of "sabotage" on the Nord Stream pipelines, and Brussels warned of a "robust and united response" should there be more attacks.

The Independent UK

David Lammy unveils new ‘green dimension’ to Labour’s foreign policy

His speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool echoed the pledge of former foreign Secretary Robin Cook .

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Biden pokes at China again over Taiwan. At what cost to US national interests?

President Joe Biden’s foreign policy deserves higher marks than most have given it. Biden boldly pulled the plug on the Afghanistan quagmire, so that Americans could stop hemorrhaging blood and treasure in an endless war. He has performed a delicate “Goldilocks routine” with respect to Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine:…

Reuters

EU has "serious questions" as Serbia enters regular consultations with Russia

The EU on Monday denounced a decision by Serbia to hold regular foreign policy consultations with Russia, saying the move raised "serious questions" at a time when Brussels has told membership candidates not to continue business as usual with Moscow.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Borrell Says Iran Protest Crackdown 'Unjustifiable’

EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Sunday that Iran's crackdown on protests is "unjustifiable" and "unacceptable." In a statement on behalf of the EU, Borrell said: "For the European Union and its member states, the widespread and disproportionate use of force against nonviolent protestors is unjustifiable and unacceptable". A…

The Independent UK

Labour promises to put fight against climate change at heart of foreign policy

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy will commit a Labour government to push for an international law to tackle environmental destruction.

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