African Leaders Shun Zelensky | Farsnews Agency

Just a handful of African heads of state tuned in to personally listen to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he accused Russia of holding their continent “hostage”, amid ongoing Western attempts to pin the blame for the global food crisis solely on Moscow.

Air Raid Siren Heard in Kiev As European Leaders Arrive - Tasnim News Agency

An air raid warning siren sounded in Kiev shortly after the arrival of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.

WHO Chief Criticizes Global Community’s Double Standards, Focus on Ukraine - Tasnim News Agency

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) criticized the global community’s focus on the war in Ukraine, arguing that crises elsewhere are not being given equal consideration internationally as the events in Ukraine.

EU diplomacy Head, Josep Borrell, advocates for military solution to Ukraine crisis | Al Mayadeen English

Josep Borrell, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, said on Saturday that the Ukrainian crisis would be resolved on the battlefield, and the European Peace Facility (EPF) has given an additional 500 million euros ($543 million) to Kiev.

Biden's insults to Putin are unworthy of US president — Kremlin | Al Jazeera

The Kremlin has lashed out at US President Joe Biden after he suggested that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin should be tried for war crimes, saying the remarks were “unacceptable and unworthy”.

Rusia prohíbe a los líderes de la UE entrar en su territorio en respuesta a las sanciones - RT

El Ministerio ruso de Exteriores ha anunciado que prohíbe entrar en Rusia a una amplia cantidad de dirigentes políticos y funcionarios de la Unión Europea, "en respuesta a las sanciones unilaterales masivas de la UE" y en conformidad con el principio de reciprocidad", básico para el derecho internacional.

European Leaders Oppose Banning Russian Energy Imports - UrduPoint

The leaders of Germany, Britain and the Netherlands cautioned Monday against abruptly banning Russian energy imports as part of sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, saying there were no immediate alternative supplies.

Lithuania proposes non-stop visits of EU leaders to Ukraine to discourage war – EURACTIV.com

A ‘continued physical presence’ of European representatives on the ground in Ukraine over the coming days and weeks could prevent an escalation, according to a letter sent on Tuesday (15 February), seen by EURACTIV.

Biden speaks after announcing US raid in Syria killed ISIS leader, 13 civilians

 

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Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi killed in Syria, US says - BBC News

The leader of the Islamic State (IS) group has been killed in an overnight US special forces raid in north-western Syria, senior US officials say.

Pandora Papers: World leaders deny wrongdoing after leaks - BBC News

Several world leaders have denied wrongdoing after featuring in a huge leak of financial documents from offshore companies.

‘Pandora papers’: New leaks reveal how world leaders use offshore companies to dodge millions of dollars in taxes — RT

 Leaked papers appear to show how some of the world’s elites accumulate property empires while avoiding millions in taxes, with reports focusing on European, Middle Eastern and South American leaders, and world-famous celebrities.

Trump tells Biden not to ‘fall asleep’ during meeting with Putin - AA

Former US President Donald Trump wished President Joe Biden “good luck” Thursday in his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and also jokingly gave him some last-minute advice.

Germany seeks 'clarification' on report US spied on Merkel

 

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France says allegations of US espionage on European leaders are ‘extremely serious’ & may have ‘consequences’ — RT

 Reports that the US National Intelligence Agency, aided by Denmark, spied on top European politicians including Angela Merkel are “extremely serious” if true, the French secretary of state for European affairs has said.

Putin, Merkel, Macron hold video-conference on int'l affairs - China.org.cn

Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron held a video-conference on Tuesday to discuss cooperation and international affairs, the Kremlin said in a statement.

‘Takes one to know one’: Putin mocks Biden over ‘killer’ remark | Al Jazeera

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked his US counterpart Joe Biden, escalating a war of words between the two world leaders.

Biden to meet virtually with leaders of Japan, India, Australia - China.org.cn

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday will meet virtually with leaders of Japan, India, and Australia, the White House said on Tuesday.

Brexit: How European leaders reacted to EU-UK trade deal - BBC News

A post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed between the EU and the UK, prompting relief, sadness and optimism for the future.

Czech court orders release of Syrian Kurdish leader Saleh Muslim

A Czech court ruled on Tuesday that former Syrian Kurdish PYD leader Saleh Muslim be released, his lawyer said, despite Turkey’s call for his detention pending an extradition request.