Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to extend Russia sanctions as disputes over Usmanov and Fridman pushed talks toward a September 22 deadline.
Yabloko’s 6.2% Novgorod result clears the regional threshold and may preserve its access to future State Duma elections without signatures.
Trump warned the EU of steep tariffs or a trade halt if its proposed Canada partnership is deemed hostile, widening a fast-moving trade dispute.
Germany’s foreign minister says German defense firms should benefit from Berlin’s support for Ukraine and take part in procurement.
The EU cancelled a planned defense expert group after German and Italian objections, delaying a policy signal watched by defense-sector investors.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its public administration program after completing her term as UN General Assembly President.
The EU is summoning Russia's envoy over missile strikes on a Kyiv military exhibition and Latvia’s consulate, proposing expanded sanctions amid Kyiv’s advancing drone capabilities.
The EU Commission has recommended revoking €2M funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia’s participation, citing breaches of democratic values and EU sanctions.
Bulgaria intends to veto the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to its economy and energy sector, notably concerns over Lukoil's operations.
UAE reportedly agreed to unfreeze billions in Iranian oil revenues to halt attacks, but denies the claims amid ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Armenia’s ruling party leads parliamentary elections amid opposition disputes and Russia’s trade restrictions, signaling geopolitical shifts that may impact regional markets.
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US use divide-and-rule tactics to weaken European Union unity, urging member states to maintain collective strength.
Germany accelerates development of long-range weapons after US declines to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russian Iskander threats in Kaliningrad and reinforce European deterrence.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemns Russian TV host Solovyov's insults, prompting Italy to summon Russia’s ambassador amid broad political support and media coverage.