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'We'll do whatever it takes to win': New EU leaders visit Kyiv to reassure Ukraine
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'We'll do whatever it takes to win': New EU leaders visit Kyiv to reassure Ukraine

Firstpost  

European Council President Antonio Costa and European Union Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv to reassure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the EU would support for Ukraine for as long as necessary in the war with Russia In a show of support and assertion of priorities, the new leadership of the European Union visited Kyiv on the first day …

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European human rights summit to step up aid for Ukraine to counter Russian invasion
1 year, 7 months ago

European human rights summit to step up aid for Ukraine to counter Russian invasion

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — At the conclusion of their previous Council of Europe summit, the 46 member states solemnly declared they would “bear witness to unprecedented pan-European unity.” Fast-forward 18 years, to the day, on Tuesday, and the same institution, Europe’s pre-eminent human rights organization, faces a massive war on its own continent, forcing it to gather as many of its leaders …

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West condemns Russia’s ‘illegal’ annexation of Ukraine provinces
2 years, 2 months ago

West condemns Russia’s ‘illegal’ annexation of Ukraine provinces

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s move to proclaim the annexation of four Ukrainian provinces has drawn prompt rebuttals by Western countries. Ukraine Ukraine said its troops would continue liberating its territory occupied by Russia and that “nothing changes” after Putin’s annexation proclamation. — Dmytro Kuleba September 30, 2022 Group of Seven Group of Seven foreign ministers said they would “never recognise” Russia’s annexation move, …

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Live updates | G-7 nations seek to counter Chinese influence
2 years, 5 months ago

Live updates | G-7 nations seek to counter Chinese influence

Associated Press  

ELMAU, Germany — The Latest on the G-7 summit, the annual meeting of the leading democratic economies, which this year is being held in Germany’s Bavarian Alps: One Group of Seven family photo didn’t seem to be enough. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — U.S. President Joe Biden urges Western unity on Ukraine — Why Germany is pushing for a ‘ climate …

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Ursula von der Leyen | The guardian of EU’s strategic autonomy
2 years, 7 months ago

Ursula von der Leyen | The guardian of EU’s strategic autonomy

The Hindu  

In the second week of April, soon after the Istanbul peace talks between Ukraine and Russia broke down amid reports of the ‘Bucha massacre’ — an alleged war crime involving abuse and killing of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen became one of the first European leaders to visit the Ukrainian city. Against …

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European grants awarded to 27 scientists in Netherlands
2 years, 7 months ago

European grants awarded to 27 scientists in Netherlands

NL Times  

Renowned European grants were awarded to 27 researchers at Dutch universities or scientific institutions this week. Only Germany and the United Kingdom received more grants from the European Research Council this year. Professor Maria Yazdanbakhsh of the Leiden Medical Center has received 2.5 million euros for her research into the effect of vaccines on humans in African and Southeast Asian …

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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Mariupol evacuation attempt fails
2 years, 8 months ago

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Mariupol evacuation attempt fails

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine news for April 20: ‘Occupiers unable to ensure a proper ceasefire’ for a humanitarian corridor, deputy PM says. 20 Apr 2022 - 16:57 GMT Zelenskyy praises ‘warmer’ relations with West over weapon supplies Relations between the West and Ukraine over weapon supplies have “become warmer,” Zelenskyy has said in a press conference. 20 Apr 2022 - 16:49 GMT Sherman …

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World reacts to Russia’s attack on Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

World reacts to Russia’s attack on Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russian media reported quoting President Putin had given approval to a ‘special military operation’ in the Donbas region of Ukraine. NATO The Atlantic alliance’s secretary general said Russia had “chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign and independent country.” The attack “puts at risk countless civilian lives,” Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement, describing it as a “grave breach …

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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert
2 years, 11 months ago

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Al Jazeera  

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders. 24 Jan 2022 - 22:56 GMT US and allies express ‘shared desire’ for diplomatic resolution After a virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and European and NATO leaders, the White House said the allies expressed their “shared desire” for a diplomatic resolution …

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Modi holds talks with top EU leaders ahead of G20, COP26
3 years, 1 month ago

Modi holds talks with top EU leaders ahead of G20, COP26

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Italy and held an extensive discussion covering trade and investment ties, climate change, COVID-19, global and regional developments. PM @narendramodi met European Council President Charles Michel @eucopresident & European Commission President @vonderleyen. After the meeting, …

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PM Modi holds 'productive interaction' with European Council, European Commission presidents in Italy
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi holds 'productive interaction' with European Council, European Commission presidents in Italy

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a joint meeting with President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen here and discussed ways to enhance economic as well as people-to-people linkages aimed at creating a better planet during their “productive interaction”. The leaders discussed ways to enhance economic as well as …

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EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law
3 years, 6 months ago

EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law

India TV News  

European Union leaders clashed with Hungary's prime minister during a heated summit Thursday over new legislation in his country that will ban showing content about LGBT issues to children, a measure that has been widely criticised across the region and has angered human rights groups. A majority of the leaders insisted that discrimination must not be tolerated in the 27-nation …

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Concerns mount for human toll after US blacklists Iran’s banks
4 years, 2 months ago

Concerns mount for human toll after US blacklists Iran’s banks

Al Jazeera  

While the Trump administration insists that sanctions do not interfere with the flow of humanitarian goods, critics in Iran and outside of it are pushing back on Washington’s narrative. All countries see these US moves are completely against international rules by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Push back President Donald Trump’s administration has long maintained that humanitarian trade is exempt from …

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Brexit: EU demands Boris Johnson 'puts UK cards on table'
4 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: EU demands Boris Johnson 'puts UK cards on table'

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The EU prefers …

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