08.11.2026 Bern’s policy toward Russia, its imposition of sanctions, and its growing alignment with NATO have stripped Switzerland of its reputation as a neutral mediator, the press office of the Russian Embassy in Switzerland told TASS news agnecy. (Image: courtesy Rich Martello ) “The freezing of Russian assets, the indiscriminate adoption of sanctions packages from…
Category: diplomacy
Poland: Two Ambassadors Quit in protest
31.10.2026 Ambassador to Romania, Paweł Soloch, has resigned, saying he can no longer serve amid what he called an “attempted unlawful takeover” of the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw. Soloch previously headed Poland’s National Security Bureau under former President Andrzej Duda. His resignation follows that of another Polish diplomat, Amb.Jakub Kumoch assigned to China. Two diplomats…
E5 Defence ministers meet in Paris
26.10.2026 Europe’s top defence ministers discussed Russia-Ukraine war, as well as their support for Ukraine. Officials from the EU and NATO joined them. Catherine Vautrin, French defence minister, hosted the talks. She said the group’s aim was a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO. “As far as we’re concerned, it’s very important not to allow…
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…
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…
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…
Hungary expels Russian diplomats
09.09.2026 According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, an “appropriate response” will be made to Budapest’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats. “These actions will not go unanswered,” the Kremlin representative emphasized. (Image: Budapest) 💥BREAKING: Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats from Budapest for violating the Vienna Convention, foreign minister Anita Orbán just announced—the first official expulsion…
Iran-France: intimidation Embassy staff
20.07.2026 Today France’s Foreign minister accused Iranian security services of detaining two French Embassy staff members in Tehran, calling the incident an “extremely serious act of intimidation.” 🔴 Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot dénonce une «action d’intimidation extrêmement grave de la part des services de sécurité iraniens», qui a visé dimanche deux agents…
China accuses top diplomat Kallas of slander
16.06.2026 Claims that Chinese military personnel allegedly assisted Russian troops during the fighting in Ukraine are factually unfounded and slanderous, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at a briefing, wrietes Chinese CGTN news. Kaja Kallas: ❗️"We have also now verified reports that the Chinese military has been training Russian military personnel to fight in…
EU diplomacy at threshold of transformation
Brussels 11.06.2026 France and Germany have initiated discussions on the reveiw of the entire structure of the European Union’s foreign policy apparatus. The focus is on revising the powers of the agency that has been responsible for the bloc’s overall foreign strategy for the past 15 years. The situation has escalated following Callas’s personal inability…