Finland is pressing the EU to halt Russian tourist visas, turning travel policy into a test of sanctions strategy and bloc-wide coordination.
Kaja Kallas urged EU envoys to renew Russia sanctions as disputes over Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman test the bloc’s unity.
Kaja Kallas cancelled an EU defence expert group after German and Italian objections, exposing tensions over defence governance and NATO planning.
The EU condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian military and diplomatic sites, plans to expand sanctions amid Ukraine's growing drone warfare capabilities and strategic defense initiatives.
The European Commission recommends withholding €2 million in funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia’s contested participation amid EU sanctions and geopolitical tensions.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs calls for NATO to prepare for possible escalation with Russia, stressing the need for stronger military capabilities beyond increased defense budgets.
Israel draws sharp criticism from Western allies after its security minister posts a video showing detained pro-Palestinian activists in degrading conditions, raising diplomatic tensions.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns Russia, China, and the US employ divide-and-conquer tactics to weaken EU unity and influence global power dynamics.