No love for Russia in latest EU strategy

posted in: European Union, News

The EU has redacted the only nice thing it was planning to say about Russia from its landmark strategy paper. “Many common interests and a shared culture in fact link the EU and Russia. That is why the EU strategy … Read More

Ukraine: ‘Massive cyber attack’ shuts down government websites

Asked whether Russia was suspected as being behind the attack, a spokesman said: “It’s too early to draw conclusions, but there is a long record of Russian assaults against Ukraine.” Ukraine has been hit by a “massive cyber attack”, knocking … Read More

Opinion: Putin gets his way as West scrambles

posted in: News, Russia

Russia’s President Putin is set to bask in the global limelight as a series of high-profile conferences on security in Europe kicks off this week. What could be better for an autocratic ruler, says DW’s Bernd Riegert. Vladimir Putin must … Read More

Leaders of 27 EU states instructed Borrell to prepare options for sanctions against Russia

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Leaders of 27 EU member states instructed the EU foreign policy service led by Josep Borrell to explore the possibilities for dialogue with Russia on certain topics of interest to the EU, as well as options for introducing new anti-Russian … Read More

With An Eye On Russia, EU Opens ‘Military Mobility’ Project To NATO Allies

posted in: Germany, News

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell at a meeting of the bloc’s defense ministers in Brussels on May 6.  John Thys (Reuters) The European Union has approved the participation of NATO members the United States, Canada, and Norway in a … Read More

Bosnia warned of consequences if migrants not given shelter

posted in: News, Refugee Crisis Europe

Most of the migrants are from Pakistan and Afghanistan and they include children Bosnia risks “severe consequences” to its reputation if assistance is not urgently given to 1,700 people left without shelter for more than three weeks, the European Union’s … Read More

EU determined to protect external borders amid Greece, Turkey disputes

 The European Union’s top diplomat said the EU’s determined to protect its external borders during his visit to Greece on Wednesday after a standoff in March in which thousands of migrants attempted to force their way into Greece, triggering clashes … Read More