Putin could use peace talks to restock his army, warns UK Foreign Minister Cleverly - Fb news

Peace talks with Russian soldiers in Ukraine could be used by Russian President Vladimir Putin to restock his armies before launching another attack, the British foreign secretary said in an interview with The Telegraph.

Germany’s Scholz urges Putin to withdraw Russian troops for ‘diplomatic’ end to war - En attendant Godot

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday pressed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to seek a diplomatic solution to end his war in Ukraine, including troop withdrawals, Berlin said following a call between the two.

Ukraine making major gains, but we should not underestimate Russia, NATO chief warns

Ukraine is making major gains in its counteroffensive, but Western allies should not underestimate Russia, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on Thursday.

US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces wants ‘stronger’ US warning for Turkey

The head of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on Tuesday he still feared a Turkish ground invasion despite US assurances and has demanded a “stronger” message from Washington after seeing unprecedented Turkish deployments along the border.

WHO Renames Monkeypox as Mpox, Citing Racism Concerns

The World Health Organization has renamed monkeypox as mpox, citing concerns the original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist.

G7 leaders arranging "emergency" summit after Poland missile strike: En attendant Godot

Group of Seven leaders are arranging an emergency summit meeting on Wednesday in response to a missile strike in Poland, the Kyodo news agency said citing a Japanese government source.

EU Would Change European Security Architecture By Accepting Ukraine In Bloc - En attendant Godot

The European Union aims to change the security architecture in Europe established by the Helsinki Accords of 1975 by accepting Ukraine as a member in future, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday.

Sullivan Says US Engaged In Talks With Russia To Reduce Risk, Warn Against Use Of Nukes - En attendant Godot

 US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said during a think-tank event that US officials recently had an opportunity to engage with the Russian government at senior levels to reduce risk and convey the consequences of the potential use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Finnish seismologists detect five blasts in Russian side of Baltic Sea

Finnish seismologists detected five underwater blasts in Russian waters in the Baltic Sea last week, the Helsinki University Institute of Seismology said on Tuesday.

EU not seeking ‘systematic confrontation’ as rival China grows

European Union leaders have warned against being drawn into a confrontation with China and a breakdown in ties but said they would stand up for their principles and independence in relations with Beijing.

Borrell: European Union is a “Garden,” Rest of The World a “Jungle”

Delivering a speech on the inauguration of a university in Belgium, the EU foreign policy chief makes a statement exhibiting just how much “European exceptionalism” is still alive and well.

EU To Present Package Of Proposals To Tackle Skyrocketing Energy Prices On October 18 - UrduPoint

The European Commission is working on a package of proposals to be presented on October 18, aimed at combating soaring energy prices, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson said.

En attendant Godot: European Commission to propose price cap on Russian gas

The European Commission will propose a price cap on Russian gas, alongside measures including a mandatory EU cut in electricity use during peak hours and a cap on the revenues of non-gas power generators, the bloc’s chief said on Wednesday.

EU foreign policy chief urges Russia to repair of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after shelling it

The EU's foreign policy chief on Friday urged Russia to  repair  the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after artillery shelling.

French oil firm TotalEnergies denies link to Russian jet supplies - BBC News

France's transport minister has called for light to be shed on allegations that oil firm TotalEnergies has been indirectly involved in supplying fuel to Russia's air force.

UN Nuclear Agency Again Asks to Visit Ukraine Nuclear Plant

The U.N. nuclear agency renewed its request Tuesday to assess the safety and security at Europe's largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine, which Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling, sparking warnings of a possible nuclear catastrophe.

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.