Brussels 29.10.2026 Today in the keynote address delivered by the Irish Permanent Representative to the EU Ambassador Aingeal O’Donoghu she underlined the significance of the continuious support of Ukraine for the European security: “The security of Ukraine, and security of Europe are inseparable”. The address of the Irish official took place at the 6th European…
Category: Conflict
EU: no prospect of imminent peace in Ukraine
26.10.2026 Defence ministers of key European countries met in Paris to discuss military support for Ukraine amid continuing military operations. “First, on Ukraine, the new diplomatic push is there, but it is also clear, and I agree with my colleagues that Putin’s actions tell a different story. In recent days, Russia has again launched heavy…
Austria expels four Russian diplomats
23.10.2026 Today Austria’s Foreign Ministry announced that they intend to expel four Vienna-based Russian diplomats for “activities incompatible with their diplomatic status,” pointing to suspected espionage. 🇦🇹 Austria is expelling four Russian diplomats on suspicion of espionage The foreign ministry declared them persona non grata and ordered them to leave, saying they engaged in activities…
EU anti-Russia sanctions exhausted
Brussels 16.10.2026 The European Union has exhausted its capacity to impose restrictive measures on Russia. Dozens of sanctions packages, and hundrends of listings have had no impact on the Kremlin’s foreign policy course regarding Ukraine. While these measures certainly inflict damage on the Russian economy, they also ricochet back to harm the economies of Europe….
France supports Saudi Arabia
Brussels 15.10.2026 France is starting to put into action operational elements of an agreement to assist in protection of Saudi Arabian oil facilities, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said on Thursday, October 15. (Image: courtesy Saif al Dhaher) France is stepping up support to protect Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities along the Red Sea under a…
EU sanctions Russian military industry
Brussels 12.10.2926 In response to Russia’s continued and escalating aggression against Ukraine, and in particular its recent brutal military campaign deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and causing severe suffering to the civilian population, today the Council (pictured) adopted additional restrictive measures against 1569 individuals and entities in Russia’s military and industrial complex. The agreed listings include…
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…
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…
EU: drone incident in Leipzig
02.09.2026 Russia is responsible for last month’s drone attack at Leipzig’s airport, the German authorities said. We meet today to discuss Russia’s attack in Leipzig. This was an attack using military-grade material, carried out by Russian operatives on EU soil. We won't tolerate it. Europe & @NATO won't just maintain our pressure on Russia. We…
Von der Leyen welcomes U.S. Graham Act
09.08.2026 The European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called for cutting off all sources of funding for Russia. She wrote about it on the social media platform X. Coming on the back of the EU’s 21st package, I welcome the US Senate’s adoption of the Graham Bill. It honours a fierce believer in…