Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow demands west recognises annexations before peace talks – as it happened Moscow says west’s refusal to recognise illegally annexed regions is a barrier to peace talks The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022
China's Xi calls for Ukraine talks in meeting with European Union's Michel Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged negotiations on a political solution to the Ukraine conflict in talks with visiting European Council President Charles Michel in Beijing Thursday, state broadcaster CCTV said. France 24 · Dec 2, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 282 of the invasion Joe Biden says he is prepared to speak to Vladimir Putin if the Russian president is willing to end the war; Ukraine estimates its armed forces have lost up to 13,000 soldiers so far The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022
China's Xi discusses trade, Russia, Taiwan with EU's Michel China says president and ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is holding talks with visiting European Council President Charles Michel in Beijing The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
EU's Michel urges Xi to use 'influence' on Russia over war with Ukraine European Council President Charles Michel once again urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to use the country's "influence" on Russia over its war in Ukraine during a visit to Beijing on Thursday. Reuters · Dec 1, 2022
Western leaders are divided over the future of relations with China European Council president Charles Michel heads to Beijing on December 1, the latest in a procession of western leaders to seek an audience with Xi Jinping, in a year when the Chinese president has cemented his position as the country’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022
EU chief Charles Michel heads to China amid Covid protests crackdown European Council President Charles Michel is in Beijing to discuss global challenges with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is facing historic protests in major cities against Covid restrictions. Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2022
European politicians accused of conspiring with Libyan coastguard to push back refugees NGO alleges ‘crimes against humanity’ committed with deal approved by European Council The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022
Azerbaijan Cancels Armenia Talks, Says Macron Cannot Take Part President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday that Azerbaijan did not want France to take part in its peace talks with Armenia, and called off a four-way meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Council head Charles Michel in Brussels on Dec. 7. Aliyev said Macron had "attacked" and "insulted"… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 25, 2022
EU's Michel to raise global challenges at Dec 1 Xi meeting European Council President Charles Michel will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on Dec. 1 to discuss a range of global challenges including the war in Ukraine, tensions over Taiwan and EU concerns about imbalanced economic ties. Reuters · Nov 24, 2022
Leaders of French-speaking Countries Hold Summit in Tunisia Around 30 leaders of French-speaking countries gathered Saturday on a Tunisian island to discuss debt relief, migration, food and energy shortages, with a soaring cost of living across Africa, Europe and the Middle East due to war in Ukraine as the backdrop. French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 19, 2022
UK 'seeking clarity' after reports Russian missiles cross into Poland Poland is raising the readiness of military units" and verifying if they need to activate NATO Article 4 Liverpool Echo · Nov 15, 2022
We stand with Poland, EU's Michel says after blast close to Ukraine border The European Union stands with Poland, the president of the European Council Charles Michel, said in a tweet after reports of a blast close to the Ukrainian border which could have been linked to Russian missiles. Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
European leader calls on world, China to pressure Russia The European Council president urged global powers Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, including Moscow’s biggest supporter, China The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 Europe must avoid over-reliance on China, says EU leader Europe will engage with China but needs to "rebalance" the relationship to avoid becoming too reliant on the country for areas like innovative technology, European Council President Charles Michel said on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022 Chinese authorities ‘drop EU council chief’s speech criticising war in Ukraine’ European diplomats say Charles Michel video referring to Russia’s ‘illegal’ and ‘brutal’ invasion was withdrawn from trade fair
Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022 China cancelled EU leader's address at opening of major trade expo BEIJING/BRUSSELS: Chinese authorities behind a major trade expo in Shanghai pulled an opening ceremony address by the European Council president that was set to criticise Russia's "illegal war" in Ukraine and call for reduced trade dependency on China, diplomats said.
Reuters · Nov 8, 2022 Exclusive-China cancelled EU leader's video address at opening of major trade expo - diplomats Chinese authorities behind a major trade expo in Shanghai pulled an opening ceremony address by the European Council president that was set to criticise Russia's "illegal war" in Ukraine and call for reduced EU trade dependency on China, diplomats said.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2022 EU to send delegation to Armenia to help delineate borders with Azerbaijan The European Union will send a "civilian EU mission" to Armenia to help delineate the borders with Azerbaijan, stakeholders announced after a meeting with France in Prague.
Reuters · Oct 7, 2022 Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to civilian EU mission alongside border The European Council on Friday said Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a civilian EU mission alongside the countries' border, where the worst fighting between the two ex-Soviet states since 2020 killed more than 200 people late last month.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 7, 2022 EU Says Sending Mission to Armenia to Help Delineate Borders with Azerbaijan The European Union will send a "civilian EU mission" to Armenia to help delineate the borders with Azerbaijan, stakeholders announced Friday after a meeting with France in Prague. The mission will start in October for a maximum of two months, according to a joint statement issued after talks between Armenian…
Reuters · Oct 2, 2022 EU leaders to discuss next steps on energy, Ukraine EU country leaders will discuss how to step up support for Ukraine and their joint next steps to tame soaring energy prices when they meet on Friday.
Reuters · Oct 1, 2022 EU leaders to discuss infrastructure security after Nord Stream leaks EU leaders will discuss the security of their critical infrastructure next week, the head of the European Council said on Saturday, following damage to Nord Stream pipelines under the Baltic Sea that European leaders have described as sabotage.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022 Russia gas pipeline ‘sabotage’ an ‘attempt to destabilise energy supply to EU’ Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, the Nord Stream pipelines have been at the center of an energy clash between Europe and Russia
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022 UK considers joining new ‘European political community’ Emmanuel Macron has championed the idea and says it could be a useful forum for discussion