The move is part of an effort to limit Moscow’s revenues as it seeks to fund its Ukraine invasion. Source link
Read More »EU Kyiv visit begins, missiles strike, Russia prepares attacks
A deadly missile dropped on Ukraine as EU President Ursula von der Leyen arrived with 15 policy commissioners to discuss how to bring the country in line with EU standards. Movement by the Russian Black Sea fleet points to massive new strikes. Source link
Read More »‘Huge opportunity’: UK’s Sunak defends Brexit, 3 years on
Britain’s prime minister – who will mark 100 days in office this week – said the UK had ‘forged a path as an independent nation with confidence’. Source link
Read More »EU corruption scandal: Keys suspect’s accountant arrested
Monica Rossana Bellini faces charges of criminal association, corruption and money laundering in the biggest scandal to rock EU politics in decades. Source link
Read More »EU offers China free Covid-19 vaccines as infections surge
China has yet to respond, said European Commission; it did not say how many jabs it was offering. Source link
Read More »One year on, EU alternative to China’s belt and road fails to deliver
Global Gateway has delivered little in concrete projects, while confusion reigns in Brussels and beyond about the initiative. Source link
Read More »After uniting against Russia, the West is applying the same approach to Iran
Following the success of a swift collective response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries are now coordinating efforts to sanction Iran for human rights abuses. Source link
Read More »Germany’s Scholz needs new path on Europe and China to avoid old failures
The German chancellor has faced a series of challenges in his first year in office, putting his diplomatic skills and political pragmatism to the test. His efforts to defend German interests and compete for the leadership of Europe have drawn the ire of allies and muddled European policy. Source link
Read More »Xi Jinping calls on Germany to steer ‘healthy and stable’ China-EU ties
In call with Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Chinese leader says Beijing supports ‘strategic autonomy’ for Brussels and urges Berlin to cooperate on economic recovery and post-pandemic challenges. Source link
Read More »China must abandon outdated policies to avoid 2023’s pitfalls
China enters the new year facing more economic uncertainty than it has faced in decades, but there is a path that can avoid steer it clear of pitfalls. It requires adapting old policies to new conditions to boost domestic consumption, navigate Covid challenges, and strengthen trade relationships. Source link
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