EU ready with ‘sanction package’ against Russia
The package contains a number of “calibrated measures” targeting banks that finance the Russian military apparatus and contribute to the destabilisation of Ukraine…reports Asian
EU mulls stepping up trade ties with Africa, US
The Ministers’ first session of talks concerned the French priority during its presidency of the bloc to enhance trade relations between the AU and
Putin, Macron hold marathon talks on Ukraine
Putin noted the “provocative statements and actions of the Kiev leadership that run counter to the Minsk agreements” on the settlement of the Ukrainian
Putin accuses US of trying to lure Russia into war
Putin described a potential future scenario in which Ukraine was admitted to NATO and then attempted to recapture the Crimea peninsula, territory Russia seized
Ukraine standoff: EU ready with contingency plan
EU has reaffirmed its full and unquestionable support to Ukraine and that any military aggression against Ukraine will have serious consequences and massive costs
Ukraine standoff: Russia not ready to step back
Russia warned of countermeasures” if both sides cannot reach a consensus on the issues…reports Asian Lite News Russia will station troops on its own
Ukraine talks hit impasse
Russia has repeatedly accused the West of threatening its security by expanding NATO eastwards and deploying weapons systems near the country’s borders….reports Asian Lite
India urges France to campaign with EU for ban on weapon sales to Pakistan
Lobbying with France helps the Indian cause as Paris currently holds the presidency of the EU…..reports Asian Lite News India has requested France to
Borrell reiterates EU support for Ukraine
Borrell arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for a three-day working visit, his first foreign trip in 2022….reports Asian Lite News Visiting High Representative of
Italy, Germany bow to EU fiscal rules
As a review of this pact was launched by the EU in October, Draghi and Scholz “briefly discussed” the changes that might be needed
