By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Sanctions on Russia Hinge on LNG Transit Ban as Deadline Looms
EU ambassadors meet Tuesday to finalize the 21st sanctions package against Russia, with Greece blocking a ban on LNG transit. Bulgaria secur
US Secretary of State Rubio Launches Campaign to Undermine International Criminal Court
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a campaign to undermine the International Criminal Court, including sanctions and diplomatic
Aliyev Says Peace Possible, Warns Europe on Gas Contracts at Shusha Forum
President Ilham Aliyev declared peace possible at the Shusha Global Media Forum, highlighting Azerbaijan's role as a key energy supplier to
EU Foreign Ministers Largely Back Full Ban on Israeli Settlement Trade, Kallas Says
EU foreign ministers broadly support a full ban on imports from Israeli settlements, according to Kaja Kallas. The move could bypass unanimi
Trump Reimposes Hormuz Blockade, Demands 20% Shipping Fee as US-Iran Clashes Escalate
President Trump has reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and declared a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
EU Sanctions Russia's VK Company for Aiding Surveillance of Putin Critics
The European Union has imposed asset freezes on VK Company, Russia's dominant social media firm, for collaborating with the Kremlin to ident
US Congress pushes back on Turkey's potential return to F-35 programme
A bipartisan effort in the US Congress is challenging the White House's tentative moves to allow Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet progr
Former Polish Deputy Minister Aids Russian Soldiers, Sparking Outrage
Krzysztof Tołwiński, a former Polish deputy treasury minister under PiS, released a video from Belarus showing him handing over battlefield
Azerbaijan Threatens Full Withdrawal from Council of Europe Over Voting Rights Suspension
President Ilham Aliyev announced Azerbaijan is considering full withdrawal from the Council of Europe. The move follows the suspension of Ba
France to Summon Russian Envoy Over Widespread Cyber Espionage Campaign
France's foreign minister announced plans to summon the Russian ambassador over a 'vast cyber campaign' for sabotage and espionage. Sanction
UK Pledges £250 Million to Bolster Security for Jewish Communities Amid Rising Antisemitism
The UK will spend £250 million (€293.5 million) over three years to protect Jewish communities. The funds will add 500 police officers, incr
Iran Strikes Gulf Targets as EU Ministers Debate Israeli Settlement Trade Ban
Iran retaliated against US airstrikes with waves of missiles and drones across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers are mee