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Where is Russia exporting its oil post EU sanctions?

Russia recently exported more oil than at any other time following its invasion of Ukraine last year.

Europe News

Hungary and Poland rally allies to defend veto power in foreign policy

Unanimity rules can be used by one single member state to derail or block a collective decision.

Europe News

'If we don't support Ukraine, it'll fall in a matter of days': Borrell

Speaking in Florence, Josep Borrell reflected on the transformational changes that have swept the EU since the Kremlin launched the invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Nine EU countries join forces to ditch unanimity on foreign policy

Under current rules, all foreign policy decisions in the EU require the unanimous approval of the 27 member states.

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Europe News

Borrell urges Xi and Lula to visit Ukraine before talking about peace

Josep Borrell criticised the "benevolent approach" pursued by China and Brazil in regard to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Keeping EU unity over the war 'has not always been easy,' says Borrell

In an interview with Euronews, Josep Borrell described the EU sanctions on Russia as a "slow-acting but certain poison."

Europe News

Borrell apologises for controversial metaphor but defends speech

The EU's foreign policy chief has faced days of increasing backlash over his controversial remarks on geopolitics.

Europe News

EU countries agree to train Ukrainian soldiers as part of new mission

The idea for the EU Military Assistance Mission was first floated by the bloc's High Representative Josep Borrell in a non-paper released in August following a request from Ukraine.

Europe News

EU agrees to scrap Russia visa deal but stops short of tourist ban

Germany, France, Spain and Portugal were among those who opposed an outright visa ban for Russian nationals.

World

"We are not fighting against Russia" says EU's top diplomat Borrell

The Global Conversation speaks to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Denmark's surprising U-turn on the EU common defence policy

The Ukraine war is prompting the Nordic country to reconsider an opt-out clause that dates back to the early 1990s.

Europe Decoded

Analysis: In just one week, the EU has changed forever

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrust the bloc into a new chapter that until recently would have been unthinkable.

Europe News

The EU sanctions Russia's defence minister and Putin's chief of staff

The latest raft of EU sanctions hits Putin's closest circle, including several army generals, a spokesperson and the editor-in-chief of the RT channel.

World News

EU avoids pre-emptive sanctions on Russia despite Ukraine's pleas

Ukraine's foreign affairs minister has urged Brussels to apply "some sanctions" on Russia before an invasion takes place.

Europe News

EU reaffirms unity in Ukraine-Russia crisis amid reports of division

Josep Borrell said the bloc is "well advanced" in preparing sanctions in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Scholz inauguration and French EU presidency

Germany's first socialist-led government in 16 years finally got to work on Wednesday.

Europe News

New US-Australia defence pact eclipses EU's Indo-Pacific pivot

As the EU unveiled a new strategy to engage with the Indo-Pacific region, its top diplomat struggled over the timing of the announcement — which came just hours after the US and UK launched a new security pact with Australia.

Europe News

EU will talk to the Taliban but will not recognise government: Borrel

EU cooperation with the Taliban is dependent on five conditions, including preventing the export of terrorism and respect for human rights.

Europe News

EU evacuates diplomatic staff and Afghan allies from Kabul

The European Union has finalised the evacuation mission from Afghanistan, brining back its diplomatic service together with over 400 Afghan allies and family members.

Iran

Hardline judge becomes president of Iran amid rights controversy

Conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in as president of Iran at a ceremony on Thursday.