Brussels 15.08.2021 Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Qatar’s Al-Jazeera English satellite news channel that they are “awaiting a peaceful transfer of Kabul.” He declined to offer specifics on any possible negotiations between his forces and the government. Shaheen acknowledged that they were seeking an “unconditional surrender” by the central government. #UPDATE Taliban fighters were ordered…
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Russian diplomats to leave U.S.
Brussels 02.08.2021 The United States has handed Russia a list of 24 diplomats who are imposed to leave the country by September 3 due to a unilaterally established three-year limit on the assignment period for Russian personnel in the U.S., Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said. (Image: Washington D.C.) 🔻📝The National Interest Magazine Interview with Ambassador Anatoly…
EU: 60% vaccinated adults
Brussels 02.07.2021 Today,the European Commission president announced that 60% of all adults in the EU are now fully vaccinated. “Full vaccination protects us from #COVID19 and its variants” the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen wrote on her Twitter micro blog. “Let’s stay vigilant. Let’s get vaccinated! For our own health – and to protect…
EU welcomes US execution moratorium
Brussels 03.07.2021 “The European Union welcomes United States’ Attorney General’s announcement on Thursday, July 1,to impose a moratorium on federal executions until the US Department of Justice reviews its policies on the death penalty. This is a promising first step that we hope will bring a definitive end to this practice at federal level, and…
Derek Chauvin mother claims his innocence
Brussels 25.06.2021 Derek Chauvin the former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murdering George Floyd, is sentenced to spend more than 22 years in prison. ‘My son is a good man’ says #DerekChauvin mother. She supports him 100% and calls him innocent. Not one word to #GeorgeFloyd family, no apology or sympathy. Just a selfish…
Canada-EU-UK-US statement on Belarus
Brussels 21.06.2021 “Today, we have taken coordinated sanctions action in response to the 23 May forced landing of a commercial Ryanair flight between two EU member states and the politically motivated arrest of journalist Raman Pratasevich and his companion Sofia Sapega, as well as to the continuing attack on human rights and fundamental freedoms. We…
JCPOA talks resume in Vienna
Brussels 20.06.2021 The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will resume on Sunday 20 June in Vienna. (Image: archive) #JCPOA: Joint Commission resumes on Sunday in Viennahttps://t.co/jqPCthyRuF — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) June 19, 2021 The Joint Commission will be chaired, on behalf of EU High Representative…
EU welcomes American tourists
Brussels 20.06.2021 Americans are admitted to visit the European Union again, vaccinated or not. The European Council has updated its list of countries whose citizens and residents should be allowed to travel freely to the bloc’s of 27 states, and the United States is finally on it. https://twitter.com/noreenwriter/status/1406292165261545472?s=20 But before you purchase ticket, be aware…
Cornwall G7: tempering ambitions
Brussels 11.06.2021 The G7 summit is being held in these often tranquil, and picturesque coastal communities less than 20 miles/32km from Land’s End in Cornwall. Although 5,500 extra police officers have been sent on errand there are not many around the harbour, and delivery vans are passing through without problems. Preparations have been ongoing since…
EU-US Summit on 15 June
Brussels 06.06.2021 The EU and US leaders are expected to address a wide range of issues of common concern, including COVID-19, climate, trade and investment, foreign affairs, and common values. The EU will be represented by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen….
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