Brussels 24.03.2021 The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell and the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have issued a joint press-release: EU-U.S. joint readout “Joint press release on the meeting between High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Watch @SecBlinken’s speech on “Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances” in its entirety…
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EUCO: EU-Turkey relations on rocks
10.12.2020 Brussels The EU top diplomat Josep BoTrrell upon arrival at the European Council made the following remarks: “We have three important [external affairs] items today on the agenda of the European Union Council: we have Turkey, once again; we have our relations with the US and the prospects of the new presidency; and we…
Michel invites Biden to Brussels
Brussels 30.11.2020 President of the European Council Charles Michel has invited the U.S. for a Summit in persona or virtual in the first half of 2021, an EU official said, adding the representatives from the EU countries with the rank of ambassador to the European Union (Coreper) will have a discussion on Monday, November 30,…
COVID19: EU succumbs to China pressure
A report by the European External Action Service (EEAS) looking at the spread of disinformation about the COVID-19 outbreak was, according to unnamed European official, pulled from publication because of concerns about Chinese reaction. “A report by the European External Action Service (EEAS) looking at the spread of disinformation was, according to one European official,…
Borrell completes U.S. visit
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell returned on February 9 from the first official visit in his current capacity to the Unites States. Important discussion with @SpeakerPelosi on EU-US partnership and transatlantic relations. Based on shared values and mutual trust we can succeed in tackling global challenges we jointly face….
New US Ambassador arrives to Moscow
The newly appointed US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, who is arriving in Moscow on January 16, looks forward to enhancing the relationship between the two countries and strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Washington, US Embassy in Russia said in a statement. “Ambassador Sullivan plans to arrive in Moscow on January 16 and present his…
NATO Stoltenberg participates in EU Council
On Friday, 10 January 2020, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will attend the Extraordinary Meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, NATO announced via the site of the organisation. #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 10 January. Watch his doorstep remarks live at +16:15 CET 🎥…
JCPOA: Zarif invited to Brussels
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said that the recent developments in Iran and Iraq and the whole region are “extremely worrying”. "The latest rocket attack on air bases in Iraq used by U.S. and the coalition forces are another example of escalation and increased confrontation. It is on no one interest to turn up…
Borrell calls for extraordinary Council
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell has called for an extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council with the Member States on Friday afternoon, 10 January, to discuss recent developments in Iraq and Iran. “EU will play its full role to seek de-escalation of tensions in the region”, Borrell wrote on his Twitter micro blog. I called an…
Iraq milita protests at US Embassyш
Reportedly the protesters, among which the majority are the militia fighters, enraged by U.S. air strikes on Iraq staged a violent demonstration outside the American Embassy in Baghdad at New Year eve, setting ablaze a security post and hurling stones as security forces. The embassy guards retaliated with stun grenades and tear gas. The attackers…
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