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New Black Sea blockade fuels fears of food crisis and migration wave
The escalation in the Black Sea has reignited fears among Europeans that Russia will seek to weaponise food supply chains to trigger a migration wave and undermine support for Ukraine.
Belgium pushes back against new attempt to use Russian assets to support Ukraine
'The reasons behind our opposition have not magically disappeared', Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said as a group of EU countries tries to revive the idea of using Russia's immobilised assets.
Brussels says €90 billion loan for Ukraine is enough for now amid growing doubts
The longevity of the EU's €90 billion support loan for Ukraine is in serious doubt as Russia escalates the war and drives up material costs.
11 EU countries demand end to 'obstructive' vetoes on foreign policy
Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden are pushing to explore the idea of moving from unanimity to qualified majority in foreign policy.
Germany and France float plan to bring Kallas under von der Leyen's supervision
Under the German-Franco plan, Kaja Kallas would have a more hands-on role inside the European Commission, with broader responsibilities.
Iceland says 'No': Four takeaways from the EU accession referendum
Iceland has voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming accession negotiations with the European Union, effectively closing the door on membership.
Once again, the EU grapples with thorny questions about Russian assets
Russia's immobilised assets are back on the table, a year after the EU tried and failed to use them to support Ukraine.
Four EU countries renew push to use Russia's €210bn assets to support Ukraine
Ukraine is facing a budget crunch, and EU member states are under pressure to find a solution ahead of next year's election season.
EU budget: Costa tests leaders ahead of crunch money talks, eyes year-end deal
Costa begins a four-week tour of EU capitals to gauge leaders’ appetite to compromise on a deal for the bloc’s common budget by year-end.
Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same?
Canada's Mark Carney has shown the EU what walking away from Trump could look like.
Sanction in limbo: How the EU hit a wall with its maritime services ban
Earlier this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers.
US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against European allies
A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike.
Ireland finds 'no evidence' to conclude alumina sales prop up Russia's war
The long-awaited investigation into Ireland's alumina exports to Russia has concluded on an ambivalent note, with the government neither fully confirming nor denying any link to Vladimir Putin's war machine.
Chaotic sanctions negotiations expose cracks in EU front versus Russia
New round of EU sanctions against Russia shaped by a series of veto threats as member states sought to protect national interests.
EU agrees new sanctions against Russia as Greece secures LNG exemption
The deal reached by ambassadors grants Greece an exemption to continue shipping Russian LNG to non-EU clients for the foreseeable future.
Three possible ways to lift the Greek veto on new Russia sanctions
Brussels' new sanctions package against Russia has run into formidable resistance from Greece.
'Shameless': Greece and LNG emerge as major roadblock in new Russia sanctions
Greece has thrown a spanner into the works of fresh EU sanctions by demanding an exemption to a full ban on Russian LNG.
'The tide is turning': Inside Ursula von der Leyen's trip to Kyiv
Ursula von der Leyen's latest visit to Kyiv captured a shift in momentum. The battlefield has moved to the skies and accession is yielding tangible results.