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EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia relations at council meeting

The EU foreign affairs council meeting follows Josep Borrell's trip to Moscow and the recent tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats.

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EU is 'ready to impose new sanctions' against Russia over Navalny

Diplomatic sources have told Euronews they are hoping for a breakthrough next week.

Russia

Russian FM blames rift with EU on its 2004 Eastern Europe enlargement

'If you want peace, prepare for war', says Lavrov as the EU considers sanctions over conflicts in Eastern Europe and opposition leader Alexei Navalny's detention

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'A predictable mistake': MEPs slam Borrell over Moscow trip

MEPs dubbed the trip, which came days after the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, "a predictable mistake", "ill-advised", "ill-executed" and "a complete disaster".

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EU's foreign affairs chief urged to quit after Moscow 'humiliation'

"Russia showed everything possible to humiliate the EU’s highest diplomat," said Estonian MEP Riho Terras

Russia

Russia does not want constructive dialogue with Europe, says Borrell

"We will discuss these issues with my fellow EU foreign ministers. As ever, it will be for member states to decide the next steps, and yes, these could include sanctions. "

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EU rejects Russia's move to expel European diplomats: Borrell

"I reject the allegations that these diplomats were performing activities incompatible with their role as diplomats," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Euronews of Russia's move to expel European diplomats.

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Borrell: EU-Russia ties at 'lowest' ebb but no new Navalny sanctions

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell's visit to Moscow comes in a week that saw Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny jailed for nearly three years.

Russia

Euroviews. Russians will look to EU's Borrell for stance on Navalny furore | View

Philippe Dam, from Human Rights Watch, on what EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell must tell Russia on his visit to Moscow this week.

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Brussels warns UK over downgrading EU ambassador status

"We will not accept that the United Kingdom will be the only country in the world that does not recognise the Delegation of the European Union as the equivalent of a diplomatic mission," High Representative Josep Borrell warned on Monday.

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Bosnia: EU gives €3.5 mln over 'unacceptable' conditions for migrants

The Commission said the funds will help migrants and refugees "facing a humanitarian disaster" by financing warm clothing, blankets, food, healthcare and mental health and psychological support.

World

EU will lose supremacy unless it invests more, diplomacy chief tells Euronews

“If you intend to be autonomous, you have to pay your own expenses,” the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs told Euronews Brussels Correspondent Ana Lazaro Bosch in The Global Conversation.

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Scientist killing 'will not help' bid to revive Iran nuclear deal

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed while driving through the city of Absard, east of Tehran, by “armed terrorist elements” using explosives and machine-gun fire, the Iranian state broadcaster said.

World

Josep Borrell says 'We must wait for a result' on US election results

European leaders have remained largely silent as the US continue to count its votes. Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa was the only one to congratulate Donald Trump yesterday in a controversial tweet. But the EU's Foreign Affairs chief, Josep Borrell, said 'We must wait for a result.'

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'EU's credibility at stake': Warning as Cyprus stops Belarus sanctions

Cyprus has prevented the EU from agreeing on sanctions against Belarus over its disputed presidential election and the subsequent crackdown on protesters, says Brussels' foreign policy chief.

Cyprus

Cyprus 'holding up' EU sanctions on Belarus over bloc stance on Turkey

European diplomats say Cypriot officials are threatening to veto sanctions against Minsk if the EU does not consider action over a separate dispute in the Mediterranean Sea.

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EU neighbourhood 'in flames', says Borrell, calling for unity

The bloc's foreign policy chief said ministers will agree on sanctions on Belarus on September 21 while EU leaders will discuss restrictive measures on Turkey on September 24.

Belgium

US seen no proof Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned: Trump

"I think it's sad, it's tragic. It's terrible. It shouldn't happen. We haven't had any proof yet. But I will take a look," Trump said on Russian opposition leader Navalny's poisoning.

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2019 was the most dangerous year ever for aid workers

According to the UN, 483 aid workers were subject to attacks last year, an 18 per cent rise on 2018 and the highest number ever recorded.

Belarus

EU foreign minister: Belarus elections were 'neither free nor fair'

The EU’s foreign minister Josep Borrell has slammed the violence against protesters in the wake of the presidential election in Belarus, calling the vote “neither free nor fair”.