EU forces board oil tanker "on suspicion" of 'sailing under false flag'

European Union forces boarded the Cameroon-flagged oil tanker MV South Star in the Mediterranean Sea over suspicions that it was sailing under a false flag, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

China slams EU claims it trained Russians fighting in Ukraine

China denounced on Tuesday European Union claims that Beijing had trained Russian troops sent to Ukraine as “pure slander,” after the bloc’s top diplomat became the latest to raise the issue.

Brussels is already discussing how Ukraine can survive the next winter, Ursula von der Leyen stated

According to her, at the G7 summit, the European Union will discuss allocating additional aid to Kiev worth up to €45 billion. 

EU intends to use Russian assets as compensation of loan for Kiev

The European Union has reserved for itself the right to use frozen Russian assets to compensate the "reparation loan" worth 90 bln euro that was extended to Ukraine, the EU Council said in its regulation posted on the EU Official Journal.

Kallas' Remarks Disgrace Europe Refuses to End - Lavrov

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described statements by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Russia's alleged attacks on other countries as a disgrace that Europe does not want to stop.

Western leaders following Zelensky around like ‘nannies’

Western heads of state have been acting like “nannies” to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky during his talks with the US, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said.

Europe directly prepares for war with Russia using Kiev authorities — Lavrov

European elites are using the Kiev authorities to fight against Russia and are directly preparing for war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

EU Rejects Russian Energy, Now Faces Soaring Costs and Canceled Holidays – Russian FM

In the EU, including its economic heart, Germany, amid authorities' failure to save New Year and Christmas celebrations, businesses and ordinary Germans are stepping in to fund the holidays, Maria Zakharova said.

Conflict in Ukraine entering its decisive phase — Bloomberg

 The conflict in Ukraine is entering a "potentially decisive phase" as Europe experiences a rift in relations with the United States, Bloomberg reported.

EU still harbors illusions that Ukraine can defeat Russia — Szijjarto

 The European Union continues to cling to the misguided belief that Ukraine can emerge victorious in its conflict with Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said.

European Commission estimates total Kiev needs at 135.7 bln euro in 2026-2027

The European Commission (EC) estimated total Kiev demands for external financing at 135.7 bln euro in 2026-2027 on condition that the conflict would end in 2026, the Politico newspaper said.

Ukraine committed to EU accession but should do more on rule of law, Commission draft says

Ukraine is showing “remarkable commitment” to joining the EU, but must reverse recent negative trends in the fight against corruption and accelerate rule of law reforms, the European Commission said in a draft text seen by Reuters on Monday.

US believes EU blocking Ukraine peace with ‘unreasonable expectations’ – Axios

The White House believes certain European governments are quietly obstructing efforts to end the Ukraine conflict by encouraging Kiev to push for unrealistic demands, despite publicly endorsing President Donald Trump’s peace initiative, Axios has reported.

EU spends €800 billion on weapons instead of combating hunger — Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sharply criticized European countries for approving €800 billion in military spending instead of channeling those funds toward combating global hunger.

Von der Leyen, Zelensky announce emergency press conference in Brussels

 European Commission Head Ursula von der Leyen and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky announced a joint press conference in Brussels on Sunday as a response to the Russia-US summit in Alaska.

EU nations fail to adopt joint statement on Alaska summit

The European Union countries were unable to promptly adopt a joint statement on the Russia-US summit in Alaska. Instead, the EU leadership - joined by the heads of five of the 27 EU member states and the UK - released a statement, which European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen published on X.

Russian diplomat questions value add from EU meetings with US officials

Russian Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman Alexey Fadeyev assesses EU requests to hold meetings with senior US officials ahead of the Alaska summit as dubious, questioning what could be gained from them.

European leaders look miserable, week compared to Putin, Trump — Orban

European Union leaders who appear miserable and weak when compared to the Russian and US presidents should wake up and take the initiative in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday.

EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions, "ball" now in Slovakia’s court, says Kaja Kallas

The European Union has once again failed to reach an agreement on the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions blocked by Slovakia and this is lasting for two months, Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas said.

Putin states EU’s losses of 200 bln euro due to anti-Russian sanctions - TASS

The sanctions imposed by European Union (EU) countries against Russia have led to losses of around 200 bln euro for European states, solely due to their rejection of Russian natural gas, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).