Belgium strengthens security measures due to possible sabotage and espionage
Recent incidents, including cyberattacks and sabotage attempts linked to pro-Russian actors, highlight the increasing complexity of security challenges facing Europe.
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FM Syhiba and EU counterpart talk about progress on €35bn loan at expense of Russian assets
This financial assistance package, agreed upon by the EU Council, forms part of a larger loan initiative by the G7 nations.
Russia systematically spying on strategic Western infrastructure in Baltic and North Sea
A former crew member revealed the dual nature of these missions: "If you destroy the undersea pipelines in case of war, you have an advantage.''
European Parliament urges member states to allow Ukraine to hit military targets in Russia
Additionally, the EU Parliament advocates for expanding sanctions against Russia, Iran and China.
Ukraine offered six European countries assistance in overcoming consequences of floods
Ukraine's offer of rescue assistance signals a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of intensifying climate-related disasters.
US and EU reiterate transatlantic concern over Chinese support for Russia’s war against Ukraine
Western powers emphasize that China's support of Russia poses a threat to global security and stability.
Russia conducts large-scale psychological warfare in Europe, FBI dossier reveals
The FBI-obtained documents reveal Russia's extensive disinformation campaign aimed at winning over Europeans' hearts and minds, which entails manipulating UK, Italian, French and German officials, influencers and journalists.
EU tightening sanctions regime on Russia by targeting sanction dodgers across Asia
In order to prevent Russia from accessing Western technology for its war effort, the EU is going global in the search for sanctions offenders, expanding its focus to countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia.
MEP Hayer criticizes Hungary for Orbán’s visits and calls for sanctions
"It is time to put an end to Viktor Orbán's dishonest presidency in the EU Council," she emphasized.
Chairman Munich Security Conference: Only NATO membership will bring long-term peace to Ukraine
The former German UN ambassador and current chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, advocates maximum toughness against Russia.
Ukraine informed European Commission that Poland stopped entry of Ukrainian trucks
The Ukrainian side has appealed both to the European Commission as well as the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure about the situation, with Polish colleagues assuring that they are trying to solve the problem.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 856: Ukraine signs security agreements with European Union, Lithuania, and Estonia
The agreements include military, financial, and humanitarian aid for the next ten years.
Germany may hold more basic training for Ukrainian army recruits
"We have received more training requests as Ukraine continues to mobilize, in particular for basic training'' Lieutenant-General Andreas Marlow, head of the EU's special training command near Berlin, said in an interview on Thursday 27 June.
EU allocates more than $2 bn of financial support to Ukraine
According to Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the EU's total budgetary support since the beginning of this year has already reached almost $8.5 billion.
AP: Russia trained 90,000 troops for new offensive, Ukraine struck them with HIMARS
According to the Associated Press, since the end of May, Ukraine has been able to attack Russian troops and air defense systems 20 kilometers from the border in the Kharkiv Oblast, thereby managing to destroy entire columns of Russian troops along the border.
Reuters: Germany holds up passage of new EU sanctions package on Russia
Germany's hesitation was due in part to an internal disagreement between its foreign ministry and the chancellor's office, diplomats and a source familiar with the matter said.
NATO aims to prevent Hungary from blocking new scheme to fund Ukrainian army
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the coordination of assistance to the Ukrainian army by the alliance is possible, despite the position of Hungary on the matter.
Hungary is blocking EU accession talks for Ukraine at ambassadors meeting
Hungary is obstructing the approval of the negotiation framework for Ukraine's EU accession, citing concerns over national minority rights.
NYT: Russia conducts sabotage operations across Europe to undermine support for Ukraine
Russian military intelligence, the G.R.U., is behind arson attacks in Europe aimed at undermining support for Ukraine’s war effort, security officials say.
FT: G7 finance ministers back plan to use Russian assets to finance Ukraine
G7 finance ministers have backed the idea of issuing a loan to Ukraine, secured by profits on frozen Russian assets, in an effort to secure financing for Kyiv beyond 2024.