No 10 welcomes EU move to label Iran’s Revolutionary Guards terrorists – but won’t say if UK will do the same The EU agreed to include Iran’s IRGC on its list of terrorist organisations on Thursday The Independent UK · Jan 29
'We are absent': Luxembourg's Bettel says EU needs face-to-face talks with Russia's Putin "If we can't talk to them, we won't find a solution," Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel told Euronews ahead of a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Euronews · Jan 29
Should Iran Guards be on 'terrorist list'? EU to decide as toll crosses 6,000 The EU is poised to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group, aligning it with entities like al-Qaeda. This move follows international outcry over Tehran's violent crackdown on protests, which activists claim has killed thousands. The decision, requiring unanimous member state backing, signifies a strong condemnation and could impose further… The Times of India · Jan 29
Shift in EU-US relations is 'structural, not temporary', Kaja Kallas warns In the aftermath of the Greenland crisis, the EU's top diplomat has urged European nations to stop outsourcing their security and defence. Euronews · Jan 28
Nato needs to be ‘reimagined’ with Europe showing more capabilities, says Marco Rubio – as it happened US secretary of state also said he was confident of ‘positive resolution’ on Denmark The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Newsletter: With US ties bruised, EU leaders get 'their act together' Also in this newsletter: the EU raises 'serious concerns' about Donald Trump's Board of Peace. Euronews · Jan 23
China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks For years, Beijing has struggled to gain a foothold in Greenland, in part because of US and Danish unity. Trump’s fraying of that alliance could create the opening it needs The Guardian - AU · Jan 21
Macron takes aim at ‘bully’ Trump as EU leaders ramp up response to president’s threats French president urges ‘rule of law over brutality’ in a thinly veiled takedown from Davos, hours after the US president launches yet another attack on Nato allies with a rant against Keir Starmer's Chagos deal The Independent UK · Jan 20
Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat UK needs to have ‘adult debate’ with US, culture secretary says, as EU warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ The Independent UK · Jan 18
EU considers retaliatory measures over Trump Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’ Emmanuel Macron calls on fellow leaders to use powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Trump’s tariff threat on Greenland is a golden opportunity for Starmer – it is time to rejoin the EU COMMENT: President’s threat to impose a 10 per cent tariff is another sign that the UK should turn away from Washington and towards its allies in Europe, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes The Independent UK · Jan 18
EU's Kallas set to present fresh sanctions on Iran imminently after crackdown on protesters New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas. Euronews · Jan 15
Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tensions Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency. Euronews · Jan 15
Kallas visits Berlin for talks with Pistorius on Ukraine, the Arctic and defending Europe EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks in Berlin with German defence minister Boris Pistorius as challenges to the future of European and global security continue to mount. Euronews · Jan 13
Euronews · Jan 12 Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown The measures would build on an extensive EU sanctions framework targeting Iran over human rights violations, nuclear activities, and support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 10 Ukraine war briefing: UK earmarks £200m to prepare for possible Ukraine troop deployment British defence minister says money will be spent on vehicle upgrades, communication systems and counter-drone protection, ensuring troops are ready to deploy. What we know on day 1,417
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Trump warns Ayatollah ‘we will start shooting if you do’ as Iran rocked by another night of protests US president says he has ‘put Iran on notice’ not to target protesters after demonstrations were held across the country
Euronews · Jan 9 UK, Germany and France call Russia’s Oreshnik attack on Ukraine ‘unacceptable’ Ukraine is investigating Russia’s use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against civilian infrastructure as a war crime, as the UK, Germany and France called the attack “unacceptable”.
Euronews · Jan 9 EU rejects violence against protesters in Iran, backs 'legitimate aspiration' for change The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its "disproportionate" and "heavy-handed" response.
Euronews · Jan 9 Analysis: From Venezuela to Greenland, the EU scrambles to find a voice and a plan Donald Trump's pursuit of an American sphere of influence has left Europeans scrambling to deal with a fast-moving geopolitical shift.
Euronews · Jan 4 EU calls for respect of international law as Trump remains vague on Venezuelan transition plan EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for 'calm and restraint by all actors' as the Trump administration remained vague on its transition plan for Venezuela after the ousting on Maduro. All member states, except for Hungary, supported the statement released by Kallas on Sunday night.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 3 EU urges 'restraint', respect for international law in Venezuela after Maduro capture The EU has called for "restraint" and respect for international law in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale assault on Saturday. France has said no solution "can be imposed from outside".
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Did Ukraine launch 91-drone attack on Putin’s presidential residence – or is it a Russian show for Trump? IN DEPTH: Experts tell Maira Butt that despite what the Kremlin says, it is still unclear if such an attack took place
Euronews · Dec 31, 2025 Russia sticks to Putin residence attack claims as allies question Moscow's motives Moscow has continued to claim a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence on Wednesday, in what Kyiv, EU, and US officials have seen as a means to disrupt US-led peace talks.
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025 Trump administration accused of ‘bullying tactics’ over sanctions Former Labour adviser Imran Ahmed and the chief of UK-based Global Disinformation Index Clare Melford were targeted by the US administration.