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Borrell: Russia Not Invited to Syria Brussels Conference Because of Aggression on Ukraine

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview that the European Union holds onto its three “red lines” which involve not contributing to Syria’s reconstruction, not removing sanctions and not re-establishing full diplomatic ties with Damascus “until a genuine and comprehensive political transition is firmly under…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022

Iran confirms EU envoy visit to save stalled nuclear deal talks

Enrique Mora to visit Tehran in an effort to find a solution to a months-long standoff between Tehran and Washington.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2022

EU Attempts to Save Iran Nuclear Deal with Last-ditch Effort

The European Union is making a last-ditch attempt to save the Iran nuclear deal and break a deadlock, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the Financial Times that he was seeking a “middle way” to end the impasse, which threatens to scupper more…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022

Putin Signs Decree on New Retaliatory Sanctions against West

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on retaliatory economic sanctions in response to the "unfriendly actions of certain foreign states and international organizations", the Kremlin said on Tuesday. According to the decree, Russia will forbid the export of products and raw materials to people and entities that it…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022

Nuclear Talks on Verge of Collapse, Europe Counts on Iranian Concessions

Western officials’ hopes for reviving the Iran nuclear deal are dwindling. This is forcing them to weigh how to limit Iran's nuclear program even as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has divided major powers. While they have not completely given up on the pact, there is a growing belief it may…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022

Scores of civilians reach safety as Russia renews assault on Mariupol plant

Ukraine say Russian forces have launched a "powerful assault" on the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, where more than 200 civilians are still holed up with Ukrainian fighters, according to the city's mayor. Humanitarian workers say around 100 civilians have successfully been evacuated from the plant and are now in…

France 24 · May 3, 2022

Borrell says EU aims to pass new Russia sanctions at next Foreign Affairs Council meeting

The European Union hopes to pass the sixth round of sanctions against Russia at the next meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the bloc's chief diplomat said on Monday.

Reuters · May 3, 2022

Once bound by trade, China-EU honeymoon sours over Ukraine war

China’s support for Russia has forced the bloc to reassess relationship that has long been centred on economics.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2022

Iranian Advisor: Ukraine War Will Eventually Push US to Agree to an Agreement

The growing problems of the Ukraine war will eventually push the US to agree to an agreement with Iran, announced a senior Iranian expert. The political advisor of the Iranian negotiating team, Mohammad Marandi, told the official news agency IRNA that the failure to reach an agreement was due to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022

Borrell says no EU agreement on Russian energy embargo

There is insufficient support from European Union member states for a complete embargo or punitive tariff on Russian oil and gas imports, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell was quoted as saying by German newspaper Die Welt on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2022