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תיעוד של כוחות רוסיה מניפים את הדגל הרוסי בעיר פוקרובסק בחבל דונבאס מחוז דונייצק במזרח אוקראינה אחרי שמוסקבה טענה כי העיר נכבשה

Putin pushes ahead ‘with no brakes’ as Russia–Trump envoys summit ends

The Putin–Trump envoys summit ended with no compromise despite claims of a 'productive' meeting, and Western officials say Putin has no plans to halt the war; a rift has opened between Belgium and the EU over using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets

ynet, News Agencies | 12.04.25

EU weighs plan to train 3,000 Palestinian police officers for deployment in Gaza

EU foreign ministers will review a proposal for the bloc to lead training for 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza, part of a broader plan tied to the first phase of a U.S.-backed framework that Israel and Hamas have agreed to begin

Reuters | 11.14.25

Once electric vehicle pioneer Nissan turning to China's BYD for carbon credits

Facing EU pollution penalties and lagging EV sales, Japanese automaker looks to offset its fleet emissions by purchasing credits from electric-focused BYD

Roei Zuckerman | 10.26.25

Flying to Europe? EU launches new biometric border checks

The EU will begin rolling out its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), recording travelers’ faces and fingerprints — a first step toward the 2026 ETIAS visa program; Sri Lanka will also tighten entry rules with online pre-approval

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.10.25

'We do not forget': World leaders mark two years since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel

Global leaders marked two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, recalling the victims and calling for the release of hostages, a ceasefire, and renewed efforts toward a two-state solution to end the ongoing war in Gaza

Reuters | 10.07.25

Italy ready to back EU sanctions against Israel and its ministers, FM says

Italian FM Antonio Tajani says Rome may back EU trade sanctions on Israel if civilians spared, and supports targeting ministers over 'unacceptable' Gaza and West Bank positions as Brussels weighs suspending parts of trade deal

Reuters, Ynet Global | 09.18.25

ראש ממשלת בריטניה קיר סטרמר, עמנואל מקרון, פרידריך מרץ

European powers tells Iran 'time running out' to avoid UN sanctions snapback

In a statement issued hours later, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi again asserted that the reimposition of U.N. sanctions was 'lacking any legal or logical justification'

Associated Press | 09.18.25

ראש הממשלה נתניהו במסיבת עיתונאים בנושא כלכלי

Netanyahu ensures EU sanctions ‘won’t have much effect’ ahead of bloc's final decision

As EU moves to final vote on possible Israel trade sanctions, Netanyahu rallies allies for a diplomatic push against decision following 'super-Sparta' speech

Itamar Eichner | 09.17.25

EU to consider new sanctions against Israel over Gaza war, official says

Commissioners mull trade restrictions and possible bans on far-right ministers, though passage remains uncertain with Germany and Italy opposed; talks follow UN report alleging genocide

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 09.16.25

'Darkest chapter of the 21st century': Israel faces worsening diplomatic tsunami over Gaza

Israel is facing mounting diplomatic pressure over the Gaza war, with EU leaders accusing it of 'genocide,' France and Belgium pushing recognition of a Palestinian state and allies from the UK to the UAE warning of sanctions and isolation

Tal Amodai | 09.04.25

EU ministers split on Gaza, Israel at Copenhagen talks

Some EU foreign ministers pushed sanctions on Israel while others resisted, highlighting deep divisions over humanitarian and economic measures

Reuters | 08.30.25

An Iranian security official in protective clothing walks through part of the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the Iranian city of Isfahan, March 30, 2005

European and Iranian diplomats fail to agree on how to avoid reimposition of UN sanctions

Talks in Geneva end without agreement just days before a deadline to trigger the 'snapback' of UN sanctions, raising fears of renewed embargoes as questions about Iran's near-weapons-grade-level enriched uranium linger

Associated Press | 08.26.25

נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין ונשיא איראן מסעוד פזשקיאן

Russia, Iran leaders discuss nuclear program ahead of talks with Europeans

Putin tells Pezeshkian that Moscow opposed the idea of 'snapback' sanctions, says threats by Britain, Germany and France to activate the mechanism are destabilizing factor

AFP | 08.25.25

Netherlands will push EU to suspend Israel trade deal, Dutch FM says

European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza as resembling 'genocide', citing mass starvation and civilian targeting, while EU officials and staff demand immediate sanctions

News Agencies, Ynet | 08.07.25

EU Commission VP attacks Israel: 'looks very much like genocide'

European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza as resembling 'genocide', citing mass starvation and civilian targeting, while EU officials and staff demand immediate sanctions

Ynet, News Agencies | 08.07.25