US and Israel are warned against launching fresh strikes on Iran Multinational ‘anti-war bloc’ uses Istanbul summit to call for a diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
How is Europe tightening borders and speeding up returns? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU is toughening its migration policy, just months after rolling out the Migration and Asylum Pact. But where does it want to invest, and what tools does it plan to use? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. Euronews · Oct 5
Merz and Mathernová send a message to Moscow from Kyiv Good morning, Brussels. It’s Monday, and I am Angela Skujins. On today’s agenda: Friedrich Merz in Kyiv, Charles Michel on "our commo future", and the Brazilian ballot. Let’s dive in. Euronews · Oct 5
German retailer Metro loses control of Russian business after Putin decree Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that the assets of German retailer Metro AG be placed under temporary administration. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Germany and Russia over the Ukraine war. Euronews · Sep 29
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin to inject £150bn into war effort as Germany identifies Kyiv’s ‘weakest point’ German chancellor says he is speaking to other heads of state to try and prepare Ukraine for winter The Independent UK · Sep 29
Kremlin transfers control of German retailer Metro's Russia business President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian assets of German retailer Metro AG placed under the temporary administration The Independent UK · Sep 28
Germany’s foreign minister visits the ICC, pledging full support despite Trump's sanctions German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has visited the International Criminal Court to show support for the tribunal The Independent UK · Sep 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops to Russia Zelensky said the plan is ‘how evil encroaches’ The Independent UK · Sep 28
Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least two people overnight into Sunday, officials said The Independent UK · Sep 27
Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon 'dangerous' escalation Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year. Euronews · Sep 27
Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York even though relations have been frozen since the invasion. What we know on day 1,677 The Guardian - AU · Sep 27
Russia, Germany FMs Hold Talks: Ministers clash over Ukraine and Black Sea grain; tensions remain high Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and German foreign minister Johann Wadephul met in New York on Saturday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, marking the first talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers since before Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Times of India · Sep 27
Russia accuses Europe of seeking to thwart Ukraine talks Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of obstructing peace negotiations related to the Ukraine conflict. He claimed that Moscow's military objectives would ultimately be achieved despite international opposition. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for Russia to de-escalate its aggressive actions against Germany and NATO. Both foreign ministers discussed… The Economic Times · Sep 26
German, Russian foreign ministers have rare meeting at UN The German and Russian foreign ministers have met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly The Independent UK · Sep 26
The Economic Times · Sep 23 G4 countries call for immediate UNSC reform, cite council's inability to uphold global peace, security Foreign Ministers from the G4 countries met in New York to discuss the need for UN Security Council reform. They highlighted the current Council's inability to maintain international peace and security effectively. The G4 emphasized the importance of expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership categories to reflect modern geopolitical realities.…
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato foils Moscow plot to unleash secret weapon to destroy undersea cables in Arctic Britain, Norway and US confront Russian vessels involved in secret deepsea operation
Latin Times · Sep 2 Germany Formally Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Bomb Plot Germany formally blamed Russia for a foiled drone bomb plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport and closed a Russian consulate in response.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks
Euronews · Sep 1 Germany eyes Algerian gas to diversify supply ahead of winter, FM Johann Wadephul says The EU's top economy used to rely on cheap Russian gas but large deliveries stopped after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, dealing a heavy blow to German industry.
Euronews · Aug 25 Germany and Italy clash over migrant rescue ships and returns Berlin and Rome are increasingly at odds over who should rescue migrants in the Mediterranean — and which country should ultimately take responsibility for them. Are private rescue ships offering vital aid or ultimately helping people smugglers?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 ‘Embarrassing’: pressure on Merz after Germany’s failure to win UN security council seat Criticism comes from across political spectrum after blow to Friedrich Merz’s government
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Ukraine-Russia war latest: US clears aid worth $8bn for Kyiv as Zelensky offers to meet Putin to end war Crucial aid bill for Kyiv cleared as Trump says would be great if Zelensky and Putin meet
Euronews · May 7 Germany calls for end to EU unanimity rule to stop decision-making 'standstill' Twelve countries have already backed the initiative, with repeated obstruction by Viktor Orbán's Hungary increasingly fuelling calls for reform.
The Guardian - AU · May 7 Ukraine war briefing: Putin threat to foreign embassies in Kyiv Russia vows ‘retaliatory’ strikes if Moscow parade if attacked – despite Ukraine offering truce; departing Orbán surrenders Ukrainian cash and gold. What we know on day 1,534