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China Called for Respecting Countries' Rights to Activity in the Arctic After the New EU Strategy

China's Foreign Ministry reacted to the European Union's updated Arctic strategy, calling to 'fully respect' the rights and freedoms of states to conduct activities in the region. Official spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China's Arctic activities comply with international law and are aimed at peace and sustainable development. Earlier, the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas called the Arctic a 'front line' of global power rivalry.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
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Merz said Ukraine's capitulation is unacceptable

Against the backdrop of Washington's pressure on Kyiv, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's unconditional capitulation is ruled out and that Berlin will continue to help Ukraine. The day before, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas claimed that American negotiators have been trying to force Ukraine to capitulate for a year and a half, and demanded Europe's participation in the talks.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
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Kaja Kallas accused the US of trying to force Ukraine to capitulate

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, speaking at a plenary debate of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, said that American negotiators have been trying for about a year and a half to two years to push Ukraine into capitulation on Russia's terms. In her view, Kyiv has been held back from such concessions thanks to EU support. She also demanded that Europe be given a seat at the negotiating table on resolving the conflict.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Russian Embassy Accuses EU of Neo-Colonial Approach After Kallas' Statements on the Arctic

The Russian Embassy in the United Kingdom responded to an interview by the EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas with The Times, in which she called for preventing Moscow and Beijing from gaining control over the Northern Sea Route. The diplomatic mission called the EU's position a manifestation of a neo-colonial mentality and an attempt to hold back other countries.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Zakharova ironically commented on the EU's plans for the 22nd sanctions package against Russian oil

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament about plans to include new restrictions against Russian oil in the 22nd sanctions package. Russian Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Maria Zakharova reacted with irony, comparing Brussels' actions to the phrase about mice who 'cried and pricked themselves, but kept gnawing the cactus'.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
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Kaja Kallas accused the US of trying to force Ukraine to 'capitulate on Putin's terms'

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said in the European Parliament that American negotiators have been pressuring Ukraine for almost a year and a half, seeking its surrender on terms favourable to Moscow. Her remarks came against the backdrop of a new round of talks in Oslo and growing disagreements between the US and Europe following Trump's deal with Putin on diesel fuel supplies.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Kaja Kallas: Russian strikes on ships in the Black Sea worsen the 'perfect storm' for global food supplies

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament about six attacks on civilian ships over 10 days off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria. According to her, Ukraine is losing about €60 million a day in export revenue, while the global food system faces a combination of threats: a super El Niño, drought in both hemispheres, and the Middle East conflict complicating fertilizer exports.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Five European Commissioners Oppose Cuts to the Global Europe Budget

Five European commissioners for external policy, including foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, sent a letter against the proposed 17.4% cut to the Global Europe instrument put forward by the Irish presidency of the EU Council. They warn of risks to EU influence, enlargement, migration and climate policy. EU leaders largely rejected the proposal at the summit, and António Costa is preparing a new compromise ahead of the special summit on 26 November.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
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EU opens two-day summit: energy, budget, Ukraine and relations with the US

EU leaders gathered at the European Council for a two-day summit on energy prices, the union's seven-year budget, support for Ukraine and deteriorating relations between the US and Europe. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas gave an exclusive interview to Euronews about the summit and Ukraine. Austrian minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger proposed giving candidate countries access to the Single Market as they carry out reforms, and Jordan's investment minister discussed cooperation with Brussels beyond the EU's commitment to provide around €3 billion.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
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Kaja Kallas: Trump's deal on Russian diesel is a 'gift to Putin'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas stated in an interview with Euronews that Brussels must strengthen support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a turbulent week during which US President Donald Trump suggested Kyiv needs a new leader. Kallas also described Trump's deal regarding Russian diesel fuel as a 'gift to Putin' and defended Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
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Kallas: Russia miscalculated by negotiating only with the US; Zelensky resumes strikes on oil refineries

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Euronews that Russia made a mistake by trying to force Ukraine into capitulation through a deal with the US after the Anchorage summit, called Trump's diesel deal a 'gift to Putin,' and described Kyiv's strikes on refineries as self-defense. Zelensky told the FT that strikes on refineries have resumed, accusing Washington of suspending intelligence sharing and of Starlink disruptions. The Kremlin doubted the existence of an energy truce.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read