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Borrell's final warning: EU has reached 'breaking point' in Ukraine

In an interview before leaving office, Josep Borrell sounds the alarm about Russia's military superiority in its war of aggression in Ukraine and urges EU countries to "do more and quicker" to support Ukraine. "We don't have a sense of urgency."

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EU foreign affairs chiefs discuss Ukraine after Biden lifts arms veto

The meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers comes a day after Russia launched another massive attack of drones and missiles against Ukraine.

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EU calls for swift probe of alleged irregularities in Georgia election

The elections in Georgia have been marred by reports of intimidation, coercion and vote-buying, prompting calls by the EU for swift investigations.

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Kallas blasts Russia's 'imperialistic dream,' China's unfair practices

"How we respond to Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine tells the world who we are and the values we stand for," Kaja Kallas has said in a letter to the European Parliament ahead of her confirmation hearing.

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EU warns against escalation in 'moment of truth' for Lebanon

The bloc's warning comes amid signs Israel is ramping up its offensive with a land incursion into Lebanon.

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Von der Leyen splits EU policy towards eastern and southern neighbours

The move is a response to the geopolitical urgency of enlargement and the EU's spiralling reputation in its southern neighbourhood.

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Kallas under pressure to prove diplomatic prowess beyond Ukraine

The EU’s relevance in the Global South could further unravel unless Kallas can show ‘engagement’ on the Israeli-Palestine issue, sources tell Euronews.

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EU rejects 'democratic legitimacy' of Venezuela's Maduro

The EU's 27 foreign ministers said Maduro would remain Venezuela's de facto president but that they denied his democratic legitimacy.

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Borrell proposes EU sanctions on Israeli ministers for hate crimes

Recent provocations from government hardliners Ben Gvir and Smotrich have sparked international outcry.

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Borrell accuses Orbán of disloyalty, joins boycott against presidency

The informal meeting of foreign ministers scheduled to take place in Budapest at the end of August will instead be held in Brussels.

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EU bypasses Hungary to send €1.4 billion to Ukraine, Borrell says

Western allies have vowed to provide Kyiv with the extraordinary revenues earned from Russia's immobilised assets.

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EU foreign ministers try to bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine aid

Brussels will soon collect €1.4 billion from Russia's immobilised assets.

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EU invites Israeli minister to discuss relations in light of Gaza war

Josep Borrell confirmed Wednesday that he had asked foreign minister Israel Katz to attend an 'ad-hoc' EU-Israel Association Council.

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EU convenes Israel to discuss respect of human rights, ICJ ruling

The breakthrough comes three month after Ireland and Spain first pressed on the EU executive to re-open its trade deal with Israel.

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EU countries voice exasperation over Hungary's vetoes on Ukraine aid

Hungary continues to veto EU military assistance to Ukraine, preventing member states from getting their donations partially reimbursed.

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Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal

The statement came 24 hours after the law passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament.

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No prospect of Gaza truce as Netanyahu wants war to go on: PA minister

There is no possibility for Hamas and Israel to strike a ceasefire deal because Benjamin Netanyahu wants the “killing” in Gaza to continue, the Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki has told Euronews.

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EU agrees new Iran sanctions to curtail drone and missile production

The European Union has reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran in retaliation for the recent barrage launched against Israel.

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Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations

European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step up their assistance for Ukraine.

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EU sanctions extremist Israeli settlers over violence in the West Bank

The European Union has moved to sanction a handful of Israeli settlers responsible for attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, following months of deliberations.