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Borrell: Joint EU arms plan will work but Kyiv needs help now

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday backed a call for the bloc's members to buy arms jointly to help Ukraine but warned it would not solve Kyiv's urgent need for more ammunition now.

Reuters

Ukraine war ‘over’ unless EU boosts military support, says top diplomat

Foreign affairs chief tells Munich security conference provision of ammunition has to be solved quickly

The Guardian - UK

China 'considering' supplying weapons to Russia, US warns

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that China was considering providing weapons including ammunition to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Earlier on Sunday, France said it will begin delivering the armoured vehicles it has promised Ukraine by next weekend. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said…

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Saudi FM Meets with Palestinian Prime Minister in Munich

The Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday met with the prime minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2023 in Germany, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the two officials discussed issues and developments at regional and international levels. They…

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Netherlands says still supports tank deliveries for Ukraine

The Netherlands on Wednesday said it had not changed its stance on the possible delivery of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, following a media report that it had withdrawn its support.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, EU Discuss Efforts to Revive Peace Process According to Arab Initiative

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks in Brussels on Monday with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The meeting focused on ways to revive the Middle East peace process according…

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Travelogue: From Brussels to Kyiv, European diplomacy stands the test of war

In this special travelogue, FRANCE 24's Caroline de Camaret and Luke Brown follow EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell step by step through the EU-Ukraine summit that happened last week in Kyiv. Our team accompanies him on the train, on the plane, in meetings and on a visit…

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EU looks to tighten borders to keep unwanted migrants away

European Union leaders said on Thursday they would tighten their borders to keep away unwanted immigrants, with some seeking more fences and walls while others would rather spend the money on improving living conditions in worse-off parts of the world.

Reuters

Russia’s latest information war tactic: Spoofing foreign media

The Russian government is supporting operations that impersonate international media outlets as part of its disinformation campaigns, which have become more sophisticated and active since its invasion of Ukraine, according to a European Union study.

Tribune News Service

EU pledges to double military aid programme for Ukraine

EU to train an extra 15,000 soldiers and prepare new sanctions against Russia

The Guardian - UK

EU’s top brass prepares for summit with Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Ukrainian and EU officials will hold talks in Kyiv on Friday over the war-torn country’s push to join the bloc.

Al Jazeera

EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target

Top European Union officials have arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials

The Independent UK

South Africa and Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa's foreign policy explained

January was a busy diplomatic month for South Africa. The country hosted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Josep Borrell, vice-president of the European Commission, was also in town.

The Conversation

World reacts to rising violence in Israel-Palestine conflict

Senior officials call for end to violence after several deadly incidents in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

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EU's Borrell hopes South Africa can convince Russia to stop Ukraine war

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Ukraine seeks more weapons after securing tanks from allies

Russia has stepped up attempts to break through Ukraine's defences with heavy fighting in the east of the country, underlining Kyiv's need of more Western weapons, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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More sanctions as Iran and EU clash over IRGC ‘terror’ label

EU foreign policy chief says that the bloc won’t label the IRGC a ‘terrorist’ organisation, for now.

Reuters

EU imposes new Iran sanctions, won't brand Guards 'terrorists' for now

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on more than 30 Iranian officials and organisations, including units of the powerful Revolutionary Guards, blaming them for a "brutal" crackdown on protesters and other human rights abuses.

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EU Ministers Agree on New Package of Sanctions Against Iran

EU ministers on Monday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Iran, the Swedish EU presidency said. "Ministers adopted a new package of sanctions against Iran, targeting those driving the repression.

Reuters

EU approves more military aid to Ukraine, Germany faces pressure on tanks

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to allocate another 500 million euros ($542 million) for military aid for Ukraine, officials said, as Berlin faced more pressure over calls from Kyiv to supply it with German-made Leopard tanks.

Reuters

EU's Borrell: Europe prepared to provide heavy tanks to Ukraine

The European Union's foreign policy said on Friday some European countries are prepared to send heavy tanks to Ukraine and he hoped a decision to provide them will be made at defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

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EU 'Appalled' by New Protester Executions in Iran

The European Union said it was "appalled" after Iran on Saturday executed two men for killing a paramilitary force member during protests sparked by a young woman's death in custody. "The EU is appalled by the execution of Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini arrested and sentenced to death…

Reuters

Morocco complains of European parliament 'harassment' after graft probe

Morocco's ties with the European Union must be protected against harassment at the European parliament, foreign minister Nasser Bourita said on Thursday, following a European probe into graft allegations involving European lawmakers, Qatar and Morocco.

Evening Standard

Save the Children, others suspend Afghanistan efforts after Taliban ban on female staff

Four agencies suspend their programmes as they await clarity on the ban

Reuters

EU strongly condemns Taliban ban on female staff at NGOs

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday strongly condemned Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration's order to ban women from working at all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs), saying this amounts to erasing women from public spaces.

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