The EU has revised the 17th sanctions package and is threatening further punitive measures if Vladimir Putin is not prepared to agree to a ceasefire. The tone will be "toughened," said French Foreign Minister Barrot. However, on the day of the decision, it is unclear what the threat is worth.
By Stephan Israel
The Europeans are threatening Vladimir Putin with new sanctions if the Russian president does not agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Donald Trump is once again stabbing the Europeans in the back and is now considering a trip to Istanbul for negotiations between Putin and Zelenskiy.
By Stephan Israel
Russia and China want to update an investment agreement between the two countries. On "Victory Day", Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin also emphasize their joint historic fight against fascism. China will send an honor guard to Moscow for the "Victory Day" parade.
By Leonardo Pape
Partner, competitor and systemic rival? The People's Republic fulfills the conditions for each relationship status in three different places almost simultaneously. The primary focus is on commemorating the end of World War II in Moscow. However, a meeting in Geneva is likely to provide substance.
By Marcel Grzanna
China and Russia regularly reaffirm their friendship. The next opportunity will come in the middle of the week when Xi Jinping travels to Moscow.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU is working on an alternative to NATO military aid coordination for Ukraine. This is because there are fears that US President Trump wants to force an end to the arms aid.
By Stephan Israel
Together with the Netherlands, most Eastern Europeans and Scandinavians, Germany supports Kaja Kallas' military aid package for Ukraine. However, France, Spain and Italy are facing difficulties in view of their empty coffers.
By Stephan Israel
Emmanuel Macron is inviting several European partners and the NATO Secretary General to a crisis meeting in Paris today. On the agenda is the urgent question of how the Europeans should position themselves with regard to Trump and his unilateral approach to peace negotiations on Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is taking place in Kazakhstan. Putin and Xi are meeting on the sidelines for direct talks. But there's much more at stake: a shift in current power dynamics.
By Michael Radunski
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet again in July to build on their visit to Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov will hold talks on the sidelines of an SCO summit.
By Carolyn Braun
