The European Commission reiterated today its firm position that Putin’s decree on payments in rubles for Russian gas is a violation of European sanctions against Russia. Asked to comment on the statement by the Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, that the payment of Russian gas in rubles is not a violation of sanctions, the European […]
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London defense agreements with Finland, Sweden
A few hours before Finland’s formal request for NATO membership, a strategic agreement was signed with the United Kingdom. The same with Sweden. The handshake of Boris Johnson with Magdalena Anderson and Saulie Niinisto does not specify another agreement. They mark the beginning of the end of the military neutrality of the two Nordic countries. […]
Kosovo is seeking membership in the Council of Europe
Kosovo has applied to join the Council of Europe, the government said in Pristina. The request was also confirmed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Council tomorrow. “Pristina’s mentors are strong, this game is led by important Western countries. We are a small liberal country defending its […]
Russia is threatening Finland’s membership in NATO
Finland’s accession to NATO would “definitely” pose a threat to Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov said today. “NATO enlargement and the approach of the Alliance to our borders do not make the world and our continent more stable and secure,” Peshkov told reporters, answering “definitely” when asked if Russia would considered a possible accession of […]
Sweden-NATO FM: Stockholm to consider Finland’s position
Sweden will take into account Finland’s position on NATO when deciding whether to seek membership in the alliance, the Swedish Foreign Minister said today, while Expressen reports today that the Swedish government plans to submit next week a request to join NATO. “Finland is Sweden’s closest partner in security and defense and we need to […]
Britain says it will take action on Northern Ireland if Brussels does not show flexibility
Britain has no choice but to take action unless the European Union shows more flexibility in talks on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, Foreign Secretary Liz Tras said today. Reaching an agreement that will keep the peace in Northern Ireland and protect the EU single market without imposing a hard border between the British […]
G. Stoltenberg: If Finland submits an application to NATO, the process will be fast and smooth
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomes the joint statement by Finnish President Sauli Niisto and Prime Minister Sana Marin, who support a request for NATO membership without delay, and stresses that “if Finland decides, will be warmly accepted into NATO and the accession process will be smooth and fast “. In particular, Mr Stoltenberg said: “I […]
France: Melanson’s small lead in parliamentary elections gives new poll
The coalition of left-wing parties under Jean-Luc Melanson appears to be ahead by 28% in the first round of the French parliamentary elections, compared to 27% of the parties in the presidential majority under Emanuel Macron, according to a poll that saw the light of day. . The third place is occupied by the extreme […]
Former Foreign Minister N. Christodoulidis is an independent candidate for the presidency of the Republic of Cyprus
Former Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulidis has announced his independent candidacy for the presidency of the Republic of Cyprus. With an internet message and the slogan “Power that unites us”, Mr. Christodoulidis announced his intention to claim the anointing of the President in the upcoming elections to be held in Cyprus in March 2023. “With […]
And Ukraine uses the ‘weapon’ of natural gas
By Costas Raptis The EU aspires to become independent of Russian gas. Russia, on the other hand, may be the first to invoke European customers’ refusal to comply with the new ruble payment rules it has imposed. But both sides count without the hotelier – which is nothing more than Ukraine, through whose territory one-third […]
