China standing firm against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran
U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal…
Sweden urges EU to suspend trade ties with Israel over Gaza – POLITICO
Sweden’s call adds to growing pressure within the EU against Israel over its ongoing assault in Gaza, where…
Putin, facing Trump deadline, signals no change in Russia’s stance on Ukraine
Russia’s Vladimir Putin says that Moscow hopes for future peace talks with Ukraine, but that the momentum of…
Europe learned to love American LNG. This is how Trump wrecks it. – POLITICO
U.S. manufacturers wanted to keep the shale revolution’s rewards for themselves. While in Western Europe at least, Wandel…
Pressure piles on Merz to punish Israel over Gaza – POLITICO
Still, Veldkamp ruled out unilateral recognition of Palestine, saying, “At this moment, there is no process underway. Recognizing…
Netanyahu accuses Starmer of ‘appeasing’ Hamas with Palestinian statehood vow – POLITICO
“Appeasement towards jihadist terrorists always fails. It will fail you too. It will not happen.” The broadside came…
Russia rages at Norway over fishing sanctions – POLITICO
In Tuesday’s foreign ministry statement, Moscow said Norway’s decision represented “a gross violation” of the long-standing fisheries accord.…
Israel won’t face EU penalties over Gaza suffering — yet – POLITICO
Germany’s support is seen as critical, the diplomats said, and Berlin is growing closer to supporting such a…
U.K. High Court Rejects Russian Billionaire’s Bid to Lift Sanctions
A British court has rejected Russian billionaire Evgeny Shvidler’s latest attempt to overturn U.K. sanctions, dealing a blow…
Keir Starmer’s cautious approach on Gaza is leaving him isolated – POLITICO
His position, however, is coming under increasing strain with the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, French President…