The European Union faces a critical decision on how to finance Ukraine’s war effort, divided over whether to use frozen Russian assets or jointly borrow funds through 2027.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted key developments in the ongoing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stressing the importance of a robust peacekeeping force and the alignment between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.
As Europe grapples with how to best support Ukraine in its ongoing battle against Russian aggression, key meetings in Brussels and Berlin are testing the continent's resolve.
European leaders are searching for ways to keep Ukraine afloat as the war with Russia continues, and as financial support from the United States declines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in high-level talks in Berlin from 14-15 December, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. envoys, and European leaders, focusing on security guarantees and the framework for a potential peace deal with Russia.
The European Union’s interest in investing in regional connectivity projects in the South Caucasus, such as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) is driven by a need for strategic credibility and a tangible foreign policy success, according to a regional expert.
Afghanistan’s cities are facing worsening electricity shortages that are disrupting daily life and compounding an already severe humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that without concrete concessions from Russia, such as limiting its military forces or curbing its defence budget, new conflicts could erupt elsewhere, even if Ukraine receives security guarantees.
The European Union has announced plans to indefinitely freeze Russian assets held within the bloc, in a move aimed at ensuring up to $246 billion in Russian funds remain in EU jurisdictions, officials said on Friday.
Are Europe’s defence structures prepared to meet evolving threats from Russia? Recent remarks by NATO and intelligence officials have highlighted gaps that could shape European security over the next five years.
China's commerce ministry said negotiations with the European Union over a minimum price plan for China-made electric vehicles (EVs)have restarted and would continue into next week, while urging the bloc not to talk independently with manufacturers.
Putin’s visit to India has put the spotlight on New Delhi’s evolving defence strategy as it seeks to modernise Russian-made systems with domestic production. At the same time, India is carefully navigating its ties with the U.S. and Europe ahead of key diplomatic visits.
The European Union is close to finalizing a plan to finance Ukraine’s defence in 2026 and 2027, using frozen Russian assets held across Europe, EU summit chairman Antonio Costa said on Tuesday.
Ukraine is set to present a revised 20-point peace plan to the United States today, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders work to steer Washington’s ceasefire framework away from concessions they fear could lock in Russian territorial gains.
The Georgian Parliament is moving to fast-track amendments that would change how assemblies and demonstrations are organised. Lawmakers say the goal is to improve public order, while civil society groups warn the measures could limit key democratic freedoms.
Georgia is entering one of the most consequential phases of its foreign policy in years.
The European Union’s newly adopted Partnership Agenda with Armenia has prompted strong concern in Baku, where officials say several passages depart from factual accuracy and introduce political messages that could damage an already fragile negotiation environment.
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply condemned the European Commission’s decision to fine American social media company X €120 million (approximately $140 million), calling it an assault on U.S. technology companies and their users.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has claimed that the European Union is “drowning in corruption,” criticising Brussels for failing to hold itself or Ukraine accountable amid recent scandals.
The 32nd Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial meeting in Vienna exposed a sharp divergence between governance priorities in Brussels and Tbilisi.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held high-level talks with the European Council President António Costa In Astana.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its ties with the European Union.
On December 4, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, during the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Vienna.
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has resigned as rector of the College of Europe amidst an ongoing fraud investigation, according to a statement released on Thursday.
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