Russia and Ukraine agree on 1,000-prisoner exchange — but no ceasefire – POLITICO
But despite all the talk, more muscular sanctions have yet to be agreed. “The Russian delegation is satisfied…
Germany’s Role in Educational Exchange: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties through the DAAD
Beyond facilitating student mobility, is DAAD a key player in Germany’s public diplomacy efforts to cultivate international influence?…
European leaders want to turn screws on Putin after delayed Turkey talks – POLITICO
Punitive tariffs on Russian imports are under discussion, two European officials said. The EU has imposed sizable sanctions…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for peace talks but Russia’s Putin stays away
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away Thursday from proposed direct peace talks on ending…
Brussels announces former EU commissioner as envoy for Cyprus problem – POLITICO
Hahn’s appointment “underlines the Commission’s commitment to the reunification of Cyprus, with the aim of ensuring a functional…
Putin won’t dare meet Zelenskyy, says EU’s Kallas – POLITICO
More than three years after the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Putin offered Zelenskyy direct talks…
French pres. Macron accepts invitation for U.K. state visit
LONDON — French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted an invitation from King Charles III to pay a state…
Sweden’s new national security adviser resigns within 24 hours amid Grindr photo scandal – POLITICO
“This is, of course, serious. He has therefore decided himself not to take the position. A new recruitment…
Europe cannot remain on the sidelines in Gaza – POLITICO
Next, the bloc needs to stand up for international law and to support international legal efforts to address…
Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou travels to Moscow with German and Slovak lawmakers – POLITICO
“He says that we have to talk to the Russians, that we have to exercise diplomacy. He got…