Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced today that he had a “long and substantial” telephone conversation with French President Emanuel Macron about the war in Ukraine, according to Reuters. “We talked about the course of the hostilities, the operation to rescue the army from Azovstal and the prospects of the negotiation process. I raised the issue […]
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Swedish PM: Sweden-Finland to apply for NATO membership tomorrow
Sweden and Finland will submit their respective applications for NATO membership tomorrow, Wednesday, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson said today. “In Sweden and Finland we also agree to go hand in hand through this whole process and we will submit the application together tomorrow,” he told a news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in […]
Iranian, Saudi FMs expected to meet in Iraq soon
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia are expected to meet in Iraq soon, an Iranian lawmaker told the semi-official Fars news agency today. A possible meeting of the two countries’ leaders will be seen as a step towards easing tensions in the Middle East between regional enemies. The Iranian Foreign Ministry was not […]
EU and Ireland concerned over Britain’s intention to amend Protocol on Northern Ireland
The European Union will have to respond “with all the means at its disposal” in the event that the United Kingdom decides to unilaterally amend the Northern Ireland status agreement after Brexit, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefkovic said today. Earlier, British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras threatened to propose a bill “in the coming weeks” […]
Υπ. Of Cyprus: We supported the timely action of the EU in conflicts before they develop into a crisis
Cyprus was in favor of the European Union taking timely action in emerging conflicts before they develop into a crisis, as well as the more effective use of the European Peace Facility, said Cypriot Defense Minister Charalambos Petridis after the Council of Ministers in charge of Brussels. In particular, Mr. Petridis noted: “In the context […]
French Minister for European Affairs v Melanson on ‘disobedience in Europe’
In an interview with the newspaper Libération, the French Deputy Foreign Minister in charge of European Affairs, Clement Bonn, argues that the election of a prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections, whose line will be completely opposite to that of the president, may have catastrophic consequences for both France, as well as for Europe. […]
Biden meets with Sweden-Finland leaders on NATO
US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Sweden and Finland at the White House on Thursday to discuss their NATO bids, the White House said. Biden, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will also discuss “European security, as well as strengthening our close cooperation on a number of global […]
German YPAM: ‘Turkish arguments for NATO should be taken into account’
Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht expects Turkey to eventually agree to NATO enlargement with Sweden and Finland, while calling for Turkish arguments to be taken seriously. “The accession of two such powerful EU member states to NATO will enrich the Alliance and I am absolutely convinced that Turkey can be convinced of that as well,” said […]
Luxembourg: ‘Erdogan bargains for NATO, tries to raise prices’
“Tayyip Erdogan is just trying to raise the price,” said Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean-Asselborn, who expressed confidence that Turkey would not take responsibility for becoming the country that would prevent Sweden and Finland from joining. “I doubt that the issue of the Turkish president really has to do with Finland and Sweden and with Kurdish […]
Glenn calls on allies to increase funding for Ukraine
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen today called on US allies to increase financial support to Ukraine, saying the funds announced so far would not be enough for the country’s short-term needs as it battles the Russian invasion. “Ukraine’s financing needs are significant,” she said, referring to comments she made at the Brussels Economic Forum, adding […]
