Kaja Kallas

Israel severs ties with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid remarks.

Russian strikes kill 11 and damage a historic cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Israel freezes direct talks with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after she allegedly called it an "apartheid" regime.

Spanish MEP Irene Montero sang a sarcastic "Happy Birthday" to President Trump, calling him "Mr Genocide" in Parliament.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar cut diplomatic ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over alleged comments comparing Israel's Palestinian treatment to apartheid, amid broader EU-Israel tensions following October 2023 conflicts and settlement disputes.

Israel severs ties with EU's top diplomat over apartheid comparison.

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Radev threatened to veto EU sanctions against Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, citing religious solidarity and economic concerns including risks to Lukoil operations and fertilizer imports, arguing such symbolic measures lack meaningful impact.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demanded the EU reduce its proposed 1.26% gross national income budget for 2028-2034, calling it too high during Brussels summit talks on EU finances alongside discussions on Ukraine support and Russia sanctions extension.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar severs contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over apartheid comments.

Kaja Kallas: EU 'not there yet' on lifting Iran sanctions

Israel cuts ties with EU diplomat over alleged apartheid comments.

Israel-EU tensions rise as FM Gideon Sa’ar severs contact with top EU diplomat over Gaza apartheid remark

Russia's Foreign Ministry vowed tough retaliation after the EU sanctioned 34 individuals and 47 entities supporting Moscow's military and energy sectors, though specifics remain unclear amid escalating Western pressure over Ukraine.

Friedrich Merz criticizes EU foreign minister Kaja Kallas' Israel comments.

Over 40 rights groups warn the EU against deportations to Afghanistan and engaging with the Taliban, citing human rights concerns.

EU intelligence confirmed China trained hundreds of Russian soldiers at military installations before deployment to Ukraine, with NATO monitoring the support arrangement among Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran amid ongoing conflict.

The European Parliament voted 381-107 to urge EU sanctions against Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, citing human rights violations and judicial repression, though the non-binding resolution requires separate Council approval to implement measures.

Peskov rules out Ukraine ceasefire talks with Europe as it is a party to the war

The politics behind Israel's showdown with Kaja Kallas

Forty-seven MEPs urged EU trade and foreign policy leaders to immediately sanction alumina exports to Russia, particularly from Ireland's Aughinish facility, which supplies materials for Russian weapons against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy urges US and Europe to join negotiations with Russia in letter to Putin

Israel slams EU diplomat Kaja Kallas for likening Israel to South Africa's apartheid regime.

EU leaders unanimously approved extending existing Russian sanctions for a full year instead of six months, providing greater predictability for Ukraine while individual sanctions continue six-month reviews, as Brussels prepares a 21st sanctions package targeting Russian banks and defense sectors.

Israel slams EU diplomat Kaja Kallas for likening Israel to South Africa's apartheid regime.

The European Parliament voted 283-199 to urge the EU to sanction Cuban President Díaz-Canel and suspend cooperation with Havana over 1,281 political prisoners, extreme poverty affecting 89 percent of families, and the regime's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The EU maintains Iran sanctions until a formal nuclear deal is finalized, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirming human rights-related penalties will persist regardless, signaling tough diplomatic conditions on nuclear negotiations.

The EU does not view Israel as an apartheid state, according to EU Ambassador to Israel Michael Mann.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar severs contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over apartheid comments.

Israel cuts diplomatic ties with EU Foreign Policy Chief amid Gaza war rift

Turkey’s road to Europe starts at freeing political prisoners, not drone factories: EP rapporteur

Israel's foreign minister cuts ties with EU diplomat Kaja Kallas over apartheid remark.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar cuts ties with EU's Kaja Kallas over apartheid comparison.

Tsikhanouskaya Meets EU Foreign Policy Chief in Brussels

EU foreign affairs chief Kallas demands the European Commission prepare trade measures against illegal Israeli settlements by July 13, backed by multiple member states opposing the Commission's repeated rejection of the proposal.

Tusk demands Poland join Russia Ukraine peace talks, vows not to accept deals made without Warsaw

Europe’s two ‘queens’ at war

The EU will not appoint a negotiator with Russia for now, as Kallas and leading EU countries deem it premature until clarifying negotiation objectives, while preparing a twenty-first sanctions package targeting Russia's financial and defense sectors.

Ukraine and the United States discuss potential conflict freeze with staged ceasefire proposals while Western allies pledge approximately 4 billion dollars in military aid, though Russia opposes negotiations and Bulgaria threatens EU sanctions veto.

EU leaders pressed the Commission to draft sanctions against Israeli settlers after three months of frustration, with ten to twelve member states supporting an import ban as settlements expand and displace Palestinians in the West Bank.

Armenia's foreign minister sought accelerated EU economic aid in Luxembourg, as Russia imposed trade sanctions following June elections. The EU pledged 50 million euros and market access to counter Russian pressure on the strategically important South Caucasus nation.

The European Union imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting propagandists, oil networks, and officials linked to Navalny's case.

India delayed reacting to Khamenei's death, choosing discrete diplomacy over public condemnation.

Israel suspended diplomatic contact with the EU's foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid comments, threatening trade relations worth over forty billion euros annually and potentially impacting technology, pharmaceuticals, and research partnerships that drive Israeli economic growth.

Rights group says Herat arrests could amount to crimes against humanity under Taliban rule.

Dozens of Civil Society Groups Urge EU to Stop Normalising Ties With Taliban

Sa’ar Cuts Off Contact With EU Foreign Policy Chief After ‘Apartheid’ Remarks

European Council opens limited contacts with Russia, Politico reports

Israel cuts all contact with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid remarks.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar severs contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over apartheid comparison remarks.

The European Commission is developing trade restrictions against Israel regarding settlements in Judea and Samaria after formal sanctions stalled due to member state disagreements, with Spain, Ireland, and France pushing the measure forward.