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EU tells US Europe Wants to 'partner' on Ukraine Peace

This is Beirut, 18/02 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told US envoy Keith Kellogg on Tuesday that Europe wants to work with Washington for peace in Ukraine, and is ready to do more to arm Kyiv. "Financially and militarily, Europe has brought more to the table than anyone else. And we will step up," von der Leyen wrote on X after meeting Kellogg in Brussels. "We want to ...

EU Pushes to Boost Weapons Deliveries for Ukraine

This is Beirut, 17/02 16:41 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The EU is pressing its member states to bolster supplies of key weaponry to Ukraine this year, including air defences, missiles and at least 1.5 million artillery shells, a proposal seen by AFP Monday said. Europe is scrambling to offer backing to Kyiv after US President Donald Trump blindsided allies by launching peace efforts with Russia over ...

UK Says Ready to Send Troops in Ukraine

This is Beirut, 17/02 05:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if needed, hours before European leaders meet in Paris on Monday to address Washington's shock policy shift on the war. US President Donald Trump sidelined Kyiv and its European backers last week by calling his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to talk about ...

Navalny Supporters Risk Reprisals With Memorial Events a Year After his Death

This is Beirut, 16/02 12:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A year after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died behind bars, his supporters held memorial events on Sunday, with hundreds risking reprisals by visiting his grave in Moscow. Throughout the morning, people braved glacial temperatures to file past Navalny's grave in Moscow's Borisovskoye cemetery, defying warnings that authorities would ...

Zelensky Rejects Trump-Led Deal With US on Minerals

This is Beirut, 15/02 20:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Saturday for the creation of a European army, as he insisted Kyiv and its backers on the continent must be listened to in peace talks with Russia. Speaking at a gathering of top policymakers in Munich, the Ukrainian leader said that with the return of President Donald Trump to the White House Europe ...

EU vows to respond 'firmly and immediately' to US tariffs

This is Beirut, 14/02 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The EU vowed Friday to respond "firmly and immediately" to trade barriers after US President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs that could hit both allies and competitors. The European Commission said Trump's plans were "a step in the wrong direction" that heightened economic uncertainty and disrupted the efficiency of global markets. "The EU will ...

Washington Plans to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs on Trade Partners

This is Beirut, 13/02 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a proposal for reciprocal tariffs targeting countries that impose duties on U.S. imports, according to Reuters. This measure, which could take effect in the coming weeks, is part of his administration's protectionist policy aimed at strengthening economic and national security. "Today is a great ...

France says EU working toward 'rapid' easing of Syria sanctions

This is Beirut, 13/02 19:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union was working toward swiftly easing Syria sanctions as Paris hosted a conference on the transition in the war-torn country after president Bashar al-Assad's fall. Islamist-led rebels toppled Assad in December after a lightning offensive. The new authorities, headed by ...

Syria's Top Diplomat to Attend Paris Transition Talks

This is Beirut, 13/02 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is to attend an international conference in Paris on Thursday on the political transition after Islamist-led rebels seized power from president Bashar al-Assad in December. The trip will be the first such official visit to Europe for talks by the top diplomat of post-Assad Syria after he attended the ...

Trump 2.0: A New Challenge for European Common Defense

Ali A. Hamadé, 11/02 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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With Donald Trump beginning a second term in the White House, Europe finds itself at a pivotal moment in an evolving geopolitical landscape. His first term had already shaken the transatlantic alliance by casting doubt on US security commitments to Europe. Now, his return is fueling heightened concerns and deepening mistrust among European ...

Five Years On: How Has Brexit Impacted the UK?

Ali A. Hamadé, 09/02 15:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Five years after the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, the repercussions of Brexit remain tangible, with significant effects on several key sectors of the British economy. While some had anticipated a swift recovery, the country still seems to struggle with the challenges that have emerged since this historic turning point. The ...

International Community Welcomes Lebanon’s New Government

This is Beirut, 08/02 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The formation of Lebanon’s new government under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has drawn international support, with key diplomatic figures emphasizing the need for reforms and stability. The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL), Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, described the government’s team announcement as a "new and brighter ...

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