Europe’s leaders raise pressure on Trump to involve Ukraine in Putin talks Move comes as Germany warns White House against any deal hatched ‘over heads of Europeans and Ukrainians’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
Europe Pushes For Ukraine Role In Trump-Putin Talks European leaders pushed on Sunday for Ukraine to be a part of the negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. International Business Times · Aug 10, 2025
EU credibility at risk over Israel stance, warns ex-ambassador The inconsistent application of international law on Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank is damaging Europe’s credibility with the Global South, with which the EU aims to strengthen trade ties, former EU Ambassador to Palestine tells Euronews. Euronews · Aug 6, 2025
Israel PM Says In 'Profound Shock' Over Hostage Videos Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed "profound shock" over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips on Sunday and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025
EU warns Israel as Trump’s envoy heads to Europe for Gaza truce talks The EU’s top diplomat says ‘all options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver’ on its Gaza pledges. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025
EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin’s war on Ukraine EU’s foreign policy chief says latest sanctions package is ‘one of the strongest’ to date The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
EU hits Russia with sweeping new sanctions over Ukraine war The European Union approved a new series of sanctions against Russia on Friday in response to its ongoing war in Ukraine. The measures include a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions involving the Nord Stream gas pipelines, and fresh restrictions targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers, according to… Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2025
EU Targets Russian Oil In Tough New Ukraine War Sanctions The EU on Friday adopted a sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, looking to pile more pressure on the Kremlin by lowering a price cap for Moscow's oil exports. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025
The EU targets Russia's energy revenue and shadow fleet with new sanctions over the war on Ukraine The European Union is targeting Russia with more sanctions over its war on Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
Friday briefing: A ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ – why is the EU not doing more to sanction Israel? In today’s newsletter: In failing to leverage its economic influence, the bloc is showing little more than empty threats – and breaking its own rules The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Weapons will be Europe’s support to Ukraine – not Trump’s, Kallas suggests ‘If you promise to give the weapons, but say somebody else is going to pay, it’s not really given by you’; Russia bombs shopping centre, killing two. What we know on day 1,240 The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025
EU accused of ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ of Palestinians over failure to confront Israel Stinging rebuke from Amnesty International follows EU ministers declining to endorse any sanctions over Gaza war The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
Georgia's visa-free regime with EU at risk over 'backsliding' concerns The EU plans to reintroduce its visa regime with Georgia unless Tbilisi curbs democratic backsliding. The European Commission will notify the South Caucasus country of its decision by 31 August. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
Exclusive: Palestinian Foreign Minister 'shocked' at EU's failure to act against Israel over Gaza Palestinian minister for foreign affairs says the EU should sanction Israel over its violations in Gaza and the West Bank, in accordance with the EU’s own rules and values. She said despite a deal struck by the EU to increase aid into Gaza, civilians were still being killed trying to… Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025 Israeli attacks in Gaza kill at least 61 as UN warns of rising malnutrition EU demands more action from Israel on aid deal as attacks mount and famine looms.
Euronews · Jul 15, 2025 EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza despite pressure to act The EU’s 27 foreign ministers agreed to “keep a close watch” on Israel’s compliance with a recent agreement to improve humanitarian aid access into Gaza. They also delayed agreeing on a list of 10 options to respond to Israel's action in Gaza during a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council.
Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025 Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements Kremlin says US president’s recent statements were ‘very serious’ and that it needs ‘time to analyse’ remarks.
Euronews · Jul 15, 2025 Slovakia demands exemption to drop veto on EU Russia sanctions Prime Minister Robert Fico says the reassurances provided by Ursula von der Leyen are "insufficient" to satisfy Slovakia's concerns and lift his veto.
Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025 Russia may face Trump tariffs in 50 days, what does US import from Russia? Trump gives Putin a deadline to make peace with Ukraine or face potentially punishing US sanctions.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 EU ministers discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid The European Union is working on a new deal with Israel to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025 Divided EU Weighs Action Against Israel Over Gaza War EU foreign ministers on Tuesday will discuss a raft of options for action against Israel over the war in Gaza -- but likely will not agree on any.
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025 EU sanctions against Israel: here’s what’s on the table As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, calls for the EU to take action against Israel have become all but impossible to ignore.
Euronews · Jul 14, 2025 EU member states hesitant on Kallas' 10 options for action against Israel Ten options for action include suspending visa free travel and blocking imports from the Jewish settlements in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025 EU risks breaking international law over Israel gas deal, say campaigners Europe accused of ‘trampling over Palestinian rights’ with deal linked to imports from pipeline running parallel to Gaza coast
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: US resumes military supplies to Ukraine, Zelenskyy announces President says Kyiv ‘preparing new European defence packages’; Ukraine says its drones hit fighter aircraft plant and missile production facility inside Russia