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War in Ukraine
The largest absolute increases in the number of temporary protection beneficiaries from Ukraine were observed in Germany, Poland and Spain.
Dec. 9
Iran
Tehran insists that increased Western sanctions against Iran because it had allegedly transferred ballistic missiles to Russia are without foundation – despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Dec. 9
Europe
The government, accused of creeping authoritarianism and steering the country toward Russia, said it would suspend talks to join the European Union, sparking a fresh wave of demonstrations.
Dec. 7
Ukraine
EU’s new defense chief urges a bold overhaul to boost Europe’s defenses against Russia, calling for massive spending and long-term contracts to ramp up military production.
Dec. 6
EU
With fewer protests over the last two nights, and no clashes on Thursday, Kobakhidze hailed his security forces for "successfully neutralising the protesters’ capacity for violence".
Dec. 6
EU
Romanian authorities alleged that there has been Russian interference and “preferential treatment” of far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu by TikTok.
Dec. 5
Zelensky
Radio Liberty revealed that discussions are underway about deploying French and British troops to monitor a potential demarcation line as one possible scenario.
Dec. 3
Ukraine
The EU’s new top diplomats, Kaja Kallas and Antonio Costa, visited Kyiv to show support for Ukraine on their first day in office.
Dec. 1
Russia
In Tbilisi protests start over plans by ruling pro-Russian party to shelve EU accession efforts.
Nov. 29
EU
The unrest follows PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s announcement to delay EU accession talks until 2028, citing EU Parliament criticism of Georgia’s October elections.
Nov. 29
War in Ukraine
Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski said that major EU countries are ready to provide defence and financial aid to Ukraine if the United States reduces support.
Nov. 19
War in Ukraine
Speaking to reporters before chairing his final EU defence ministers’ meeting -- 1,000 days after Russia’s invasion -- Borrell called the US policy shift "very good news" for Ukraine.
Nov. 19
The EU has sent a top diplomat to initiate contacts with the rebel groups that had ousted the Assad regime from Syria and to raise the issue of Russia’s continued military presence in the country.
Dec. 17