EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

Putin mediates to reach U.S.-Iran deal

Brussels 10.1O.2026 Today Russian President Vladimir Putin informed Donald Trump about Iran’s position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said. The Kremlin said Tehran’s stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday, October 9. It did not explain how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran’s position. Diplomatic…

Trump-Putin Energy Deal

Brussels 10.10.2026 During the conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, neither leader wanted to be the first to hang up, stated Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president. “I hope the US President won’t take offense if I quote him saying he is ‘ready to continue communicating with…

Russia warns against travel to Ukraine

04.10.2026 European Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand stated that, despite threats from Russia, the EU delegation continues to operate in the Ukrainian capital, and that the Russian Federation will neither intimidate Europe nor force it to stop supporting Ukraine. “This is not the first time Russia has resorted to such threats. It demonstrates that the Kremlin…

U.S. Ambassador to Greece in turmoil

Brussels 29.09.2026 Her Excellency Kimberly Guilfoyle is facing scrutiny over an alleged remark involving Greece’s government. The claim emerged from the WSJ report about her diplomatic meetings in Athens. Greek officials have since avoided to respond. After helping bring down the Romanian government who wouldn't bend the knee to Trump by refusing to buy overpriced…

EU: RT boss in France under sanctions

24.09.2026 European Union have agreed to impose sanctions on Ksenia Fedorova, a former senior executive of the Russian television station Russia Today – RT – in Paris, for allegedly participating in foreign information manipulation and interference. The EU has sanctioned Xenia Fedorova for her role in Russia’s continued hybrid activities against the EU and its…

EU-Canada: Alliance for the Future

17.09.2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament a day after Ursula von der Leyen’s put foraward a proposal to make Canada the EU’s first “associate member”. He reacted positevely, and embraced the opportunies risen from this new perspective. LIVE: Address to the European Parliament • EN DIRECT : Allocation devant le Parlement…

EU-Canada: a new perspective

16.09.2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the bloc’s first “associate member” Wednesday, a move aimed at shoring up their economies in the face of increasing trade tensions with the United States. BREAKING: Von der Leyen to Mark Carney in her State of the Union speech: “I would like to work…

EU: Charles Michel criticizes Ursula von der Leyen

16.09.2026 On the eve of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, Charles Michel is highly critical of the European Commission President. Speaking to Jim Nejman on the podcast *Quel monde*, the former President of the European Council notably decries Europe’s lack of ambition. (Image: archive June 2021) « Pas à la hauteur…

Trump: Irish reunification “to happen”

Brussels 12.09.2026 President Donald Trump said Saturday that Irish reunification “would be a fantastic thing” during a bilateral meeting with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin, something he projected is “going to happen eventually.” When a reporter asked his view on the topic, Trump at first acknowledged his comments could inflame a politically sensitive issue before voicing…

Ceuta: EU €115 aid fund for Spain

Brussels 09.09.2026 Today the European Union (EU) announced that it would grant Spain some €115M in emergency financial aid to help bolster the bloc’s external borders and return thousands of individuals who overwhelmed authorities in the country’s North African exclave Ceuta in late July/beginnig of August. (Image:courtesy of Kaptured by Kasia). 🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA |…