McDonald's plans to reopen in Kyiv and western Ukraine - BBC News

McDonald's has announced plans to reopen outlets in Ukraine, which closed after Russia's invasion in March.

First Ukrainian grain shipment still seeks new buyer

The first shipment of grain exported from Ukraine since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukraine crisis is now looking for a new buyer after the initial Lebanese buyer rejected it due to the delay in delivery, the Ukrainian embassy in Lebanon said on Monday.

En attendant Godot: First ships to export Ukraine grain may move within days: UN

The first ships to export Ukraine grain from the country’s Black Sea ports may move within a few days under a deal agreed on Friday by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations, a UN spokesperson said on Monday.

En attendant Godot: US says it will hold Russia accountable for implementing grain deal

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the UN, says Washington will work to hold Russia accountable for implementing the agreement reached on resuming Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports.

Russian leaders could face war crimes cases, says EU crisis commissioner – EURACTIV.com

Russian leaders could face indictments for war crimes committed against the Ukrainian people, the EU’s crisis management and humanitarian aid Commissioner Janez Lenarčič said in an interview with EURACTIV.

EU ministers brace for future without Russian energy – EURACTIV.com

The European Union is considering measures to bolster its energy security as increasingly harsh sanctions against Russia and the escalating violence in Ukraine have raised concerns about the security of supply of Russian energy commodities for the next winter.

Biden, Putin agree ‘in principle’ to summit amid Ukraine tensions | Al Jazeera

United States President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to a summit over the Ukraine crisis, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said, so long as Moscow does not invade Ukraine.

Europe at Greatest Risk of War in 30 Years, Poland Warns - Other Media news - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Europe is nearer war than it has been in 30 years, Poland's foreign minister warned during the third round of diplomacy this week aimed at defusing tensions over Russia's demand that Ukraine never be allowed to join NATO.

FM Says Germany Backs France for 'More Sovereign' Europe - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – France and Germany bear a "special responsibility" to make the European Union a stronger world power as Paris assumes the bloc's rotating presidency, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday.

NATO Calls on Russia to Be Transparent with Military Exercises at Shared Border - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – NATO’s secretary general called on Russia to be open about its "Zapad-2021" military exercises and the troop numbers involved as alarm grows in Poland, the Baltics and Ukraine about Moscow's intentions.

US envoy heads to Qatar to press Taliban for end to offensive | Al Jazeera

The United States envoy on Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, “will press the Taliban to stop their military offensive” at talks in Qatar’s capital this week, the Department of State announced after the armed group seized a string of Afghan provincial capitals.

Biden, Erdogan Top Advisers Discuss Range Of Regional Issues - Spokesperson - UrduPoint

 White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chief Adviser to the President of Turkey Ibrahim Kalin discussed a range of regional issues in a phone call on Friday, National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said in statement.

US, Russia acknowledge ‘serious differences’ but stress dialogue | Al Jazeera

The United States and Russia’s top diplomats have held their first in-person talks acknowledging that while the former Cold War foes have serious differences over how they view world affairs they can still find ways to work together on issues of mutual interest.

Washington Sees Russian Response Measures as 'Escalatory,' Reserves Right to Retaliate - Sputnik International

The United States sees Russia's announcement of response actions as "escalatory" and reserves the right to retaliate, a State Department spokesperson told Sputnik.

Turkey-EU Ties on Better Footing, EU's Borrell Says - Tasnim News Agency

Turkey and the European Union have started the year positively and steps to restart talks with Greece over hydrocarbons in the Mediterranean are welcome, but the EU remains concerned about human rights, the bloc’s top envoy said on Thursday.

Brexit : l'appel téléphonique entre Boris Johnson et Ursula von der Leyen n'a pas abouti à un accord - Belga

Le Premier ministre britannique Boris Johnson se rendra à Bruxelles "dans les prochains jours" pour rencontrer la cheffe de l'exécutif européen Ursula von der Leyen, les conditions n'étant toujours "pas réunies pour finaliser un accord" post-Brexit, ont indiqué lundi Downing Street et la Commission européenne.

Berlin: EU to Discuss Potential Sanctions Against Turkey Over Eastern Mediterranean in December - Sputnik International

The EU leaders could discuss potential sanctions against Turkey over its actions in Eastern Mediterranean in December, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Thursday.

More time needed to agree full deal with UK - Barnier

A comprehensive agreement on the future relationship between the European Union and Britain will take longer to agree than the 11-month transition period that begins when the UK leaves the EU at the end of January, the EU's chief negotiator has said.

En attendant Godot : Trump tells Erdogan foreign interference complicating Libya

U.S. President Donald Trump told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call on Thursday that outsiders were complicating the situation in Libya, the White House said.

Trump looks forward to second Putin summit, hits out a 'Fake News Media'

US President Donald Trump has said he looks forward to his second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, insisting that the first meeting was a success despite widespread criticism at home and abroad.