Slovenia's prime minister clashes with the president over Israel in a public dispute.
Kaja Kallas
Trump established a "Peace Council" to replace the UN and centralize global decision-making authority solely under American control, marginalizing European powers and Russia-China influence while undermining multilateral governance structures.
Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day on August 24, 2026, according to the European External Action Service.
Zelensky vows revenge after a Russian strike kills 16 in his hometown.
EU foreign policy chief condemns Ukraine shopping centre attack that killed 16 as terror.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged revival of discussions on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, citing over $600 billion in infrastructure damage and the need for macrofinancial stability amid ongoing conflict.
The EU plans to introduce its most extensive sanctions package against Russia in autumn, potentially increasing sanctioned entities by one third, as EU sanctions have already cost Russia over one trillion euros since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
Ukraine deployed 620 drones against Moscow overnight, forcing temporary airport closures and prompting Russia to threaten Britain with consequences for alleged support, while the UK reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's defense.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced the European Union will introduce its largest sanctions package against Russia this autumn, potentially costing Russia over one trillion euros and increasing sanctioned Russian entities by one-third.
EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to expand Russia's sanctions list by one-third this autumn, aiming to increase pressure on Moscow to end the Ukraine war, as existing sanctions have cost Russia approximately one trillion euros.
The EU is preparing its most extensive Russia sanctions package since Ukraine's 2022 invasion, potentially increasing sanctioned entities by one-third, as EU foreign policy chief Kallas warns Moscow faces escalating pressure until it ends the war.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas plans to present Europe's most comprehensive sanctions list against Russia this fall, potentially increasing sanctioned entities by one-third if adopted, amid escalating hybrid threats and Russian aggression.
EU foreign policy chief Kallas announced plans for unprecedented autumn sanctions against Russia, projecting they would increase sanctioned entities by one third, building on previous measures that cost Russia over one trillion euros supporting its war machine.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to introduce the most extensive Russia sanctions package since the war began, expanding sanctioned entities by one-third, while warning of escalating hybrid threats and airspace violations demanding firm transatlantic response.
EU High Representative Kallas announced the European Union is preparing its largest sanctions package against Russia, expected to increase sanctioned entities by one-third and maintain pressure until Moscow ends its invasion of Ukraine.
EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas announced plans for the most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the war began, expected to increase sanctioned Russian entities by one-third and further pressure Moscow toward ending the conflict.
The European Union announced plans to launch its most extensive sanctions package against Russia in autumn, aimed at further constraining Russia's war economy, which has already suffered over one trillion euros in damages since the conflict began.
Minister Helen McEntee provides an update on Ireland's EU Presidency.
Finland organizes a European summit on the Arctic, reports High North News.
Rescue teams search for victims after a Russian drone attack kills 16 in a Ukrainian mall.
The EU condemns a deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih.
Russia kills 16 in a Ukrainian shopping center strike condemned as cynical.
Multiple non-EU nations including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, and Ukraine aligned with the EU's decision to sanction six Iran-linked individuals, conforming their national policies accordingly.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to introduce the most comprehensive sanctions against Russia this autumn, potentially tripling sanctioned entities while addressing escalating hybrid threats and civilian targeting by Moscow forces.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans for the bloc's most extensive sanctions against Russia by autumn, targeting 1,600 entities to increase total designations by one-third, aiming to further restrict Moscow's war capability in Ukraine.
The EU prepares a new sanctions package against Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Greece's opposition parties condemn Turkey's establishment of marine parks as an illegal action.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced the European Union will impose its most extensive sanctions package on Russia in autumn, expanding the scope significantly to increase sanctioned entities by one-third and further pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas proposed expanding Russian entity sanctions by one-third, aiming for the most comprehensive restrictions since Ukraine's invasion, potentially depriving Moscow's war efforts of additional economic leverage.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas proposed the bloc's most ambitious sanctions expansion against Russia this autumn, set to increase sanctioned entities by one-third and deepen economic pressure on Moscow's war machine amid the Ukraine conflict.
EU Commissioner Kallas proposes significantly expanding sanctions against Russia by adding approximately 33 percent more targets to the existing list, intensifying economic pressure as part of broader European efforts to penalize Russian actions.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced record sanctions targeting Russia, costing Moscow over one trillion euros and increasing sanctioned Russian entities by one-third, with plans for autumn measures against 1,600 companies supporting the Ukraine war.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the bloc's largest-ever sanctions package against Russia this autumn, which would increase sanctioned individuals and companies by one-third if adopted, intensifying pressure to end the war.
European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas announced plans for expanded sanctions against Russia in autumn, targeting one-third more entities than current measures, as the EU pursues long-term economic weakening despite Russia's adaptation strategies.
The European Union has entered Arctic geopolitical competition, intensifying regional rivalry as global powers race to secure resources and strategic influence in the warming Arctic amid climate change and melting ice.
Finland will host EU leaders in Rovaniemi on September 13-14 to develop a unified Arctic strategy amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, including Trump's Greenland claims and China's Arctic shipping activities.
Former Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas dies at 77 after leading the country's currency reform.
Ukrainian President Zelensky vows to respond to Russia's deadly mall strike that killed 16 people.
The EU plans its most expansive sanctions against Russia by autumn, targeting approximately 1,600 military-industrial entities to increase sanctioned Russians by one-third, building on prior measures costing Moscow over one trillion dollars amid ongoing Ukraine war.
The European Union is preparing its largest sanctions expansion since Russia's 2022 invasion, potentially adding approximately 1,600 individuals and entities, primarily linked to Russia's military-industrial complex, which would increase total sanctions by roughly one-third.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to significantly expand sanctions against Russia by autumn, with proposed measures to increase sanctioned Russian entities by one-third, building on prior restrictions costing Russia over one trillion euros.
The EU plans to expand sanctions against Russia in coming months, targeting Moscow's military-industrial complex.
The EU plans to expand sanctions on Russia in coming months, targeting its military-industrial complex.
The EU's foreign affairs chief announced an autumn sanctions package expanding sanctioned Russian entities by a third, intensifying pressure on Moscow's war machine, which has already cost Russia approximately one trillion euros since the conflict began.
Ukraine's former defence minister estimates the country could deploy domestically made ballistic missiles against Russia within three to six months, while Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone attacks, destroying infrastructure near Moscow and killing at least six people.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas plans to present sweeping sanctions against Russia in fall 2026, potentially increasing sanctioned entities by one-third, amid escalating hybrid threats and airspace violations targeting Europe.
The EU plans its largest Russia sanctions package since 2022, increasing pressure on Russia.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the bloc is preparing extensive sanctions against Russia this autumn, targeting key economic sectors to limit Moscow's military financing capabilities in response to Ukraine conflict aggression.
The EU plans to significantly expand sanctions against Russia this fall, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announcing the broadest sanctions package since the war began, increasing targeted Russian entities by one-third and depriving Moscow of over one trillion euros in economic damage to weaken its Ukraine military campaign.
