EU Pledges New Support for Armenia as Russia Maintains Trade Pressure

Ukraine Backers to Vow Major Support at NATO Summit

A report on an upcoming joint commitment by European NATO members and Canada to secure 70 billion per year in military aid for Ukraine for both this year and next. The pledge, to be finalized at the Ankara summit, combines EU loan mechanisms and individual state commitments, largely driven by Germany to offset the halt in Washington’s funding. The summit declaration will also address defense spending targets of 5 GDP by 2035 and include a concise statement on Iran’s regional actions to maintain diplomatic alignment with the US administration.

More than HUF 1,000bn in foreign-currency debt raised by Péter Magyar’s government — and with good reason

The move is closely tied to the anticipated release of previously frozen European Union funds. eufunds money fxloan loan money magyargovernment Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/peter-magyar-government-takes-up-fx-debt/

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Europe replacing US as NATO’s main anti-Russia actor – expert

European NATO members want to use the Ukraine conflict to destroy Russia as a global power, Dmitry Trenin wrote in an op-ed for RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Taoiseach addresses European Parliament ahead of vote on Aughinish Alumina sanctions

The government remains under pressure over concerns that exports from Ireland are being used in Russia’s war effort against Ukraine.

President Aliyev calls EU Azerbaijan's main trading partner South Caucasus

More than 40 of our trade is with member states, and for European Union, Azerbaijan is the main trading partner in the Southern Caucasus,” President Ilham Aliyev said in a joint press statement with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, AzerNEWS reports.

Russian Foreign Ministry: Armenia Remains Member of Collective Security Treaty Organization

Russian Foreign Ministry: Armenia Remains Member of Collective Security Treaty Organization

Ultima chiamata da 1,1 miliardi della Commissione UE per finanziare i lavori di modernizzazione dei trasporti

Sono incluse nell'invito per i finanziamenti anche Ucraina e Moldavia, i due Paesi che hanno di recente aperto i capitoli negoziali per l’adesione all’UE. L’obiettivo è quello di “rafforzare i collegamenti di trasporto” con l’Unione

Armenia, Russia back dialogue on boosting trade, economic ties — ministers

Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov discussed the current state of Armenian-Russian trade and economic relations, opportunities to expand industry ties, and ways to promote investment programs

With pro-Western forces winning the Armenian election, Israel can double down on the South Caucasus

Still, closer ties will be a hard sell to the Armenian people since the Jewish state maintains a strong strategic partnership with Azerbaijan.

Polish president excluded from Ukraine recovery conference amid deepening tensions with Kyiv

Both governments continue to describe Poland, Ukraine as strategic partners whose cooperation remains essential to European security, but historical animosties refuses to disappear

Russia cashes in: Fertilizer exports generate billions for the aggressor state

The European Union’s ban on the transit of Belarusian mineral fertilizers through EU member states is generating hundreds of millions—and potentially billions—of U.S. dollars in annual revenue for Russia. At the same time, the world, including Latvia, faces the risk of a global fertilizer shortage that could directly affect crop yields and future food supplies, [] The post Russia cashes in: Fertilizer exports generate billions for the aggressor state appeared first on Baltic News Network.

"Lift sanctions to save citizens from heat-related death": Iran to Europe

Ankara [Turkiye], July 4 (ANI): Iran suggested European nations to lift their sanctions to save ordinary Europeans' lives.The Iranian Embassy in Turkiye said they are ready to export a wide range of air conditioners and cooling equipment to Europe.In a post on X, it said, 'Given the unprecedented heatwave across Europe and the tragic loss of innocent lives reportedly linked to the lack of adequate cooling

Ukraine's largest oil and gas company to receive US$300m loan for infrastructure repair

The Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company, has signed an agreement with the US EXIM Bank as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2026), providing for the possibility of attracting up to US300 million for the purchase of American equipment needed to repair oil and gas infrastructure destroyed by Russia.

‘Reducing Iran's oil exports to zero; A wish that never came true’

TEHRAN- The admission of the ineffectiveness of oil sanctions against Iran comes after the signing of the memorandum of understanding ending the war between America and the Zionist regime against Iran, voiced by American officials. This follows Mohsen Paknejad, the oil minister, having previously responded decisively to Donald Trump's maximum pressure order aimed at reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, declaring that America's maximum pressure policy on Iran's oil exports has failed and that reducing Iran's oil exports to zero is a wish they will never achieve.

The Nato Ankara summit in five Trump quotes: Iranians are peverse, Spain is a lost cause, Nato does not make me happy

Nato pledged billions more for Ukraine and vowed to contain Russia and Iran. Although Donald Trump’s musings about quitting Europe militarily and strong‑arming allies over Greenland underlined how dependent the continent’s security still is on a single, volatile, leader.

[Photo] Address to participants in the 13th Forum of Russian and Belarusian RegionsImportantly [...]

Address to participants in the 13th Forum of Russian and Belarusian RegionsImportantly, Russia and Belarus have been cherishing and expanding their traditions of brotherly friendship and mutual support while reinforcing their historical, cultural and spiritual bonds. Russia and Belarus have forged a genuinely strategic relationship, and the Union State we form serves as a model of mutually beneficial and equal integration. It makes a tangible contribution to deepening cooperation within associations such as the Eurasian Economic Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.

Strait of Hormuz: Iran issues fresh conditions before final agreement negotiations

Iran has demanded access to frozen assets and the right to export oil before final agreement negotiations with the United States. This was as its Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that major progress had been achieved in negotiations. Speaking on Monday, Araghchi disclosed that Iran is securing waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, the lifting of [] Strait of Hormuz: Iran issues fresh conditions before final agreement negotiations

Mobile Phones, Brandy, TVs: Top 20 Products Armenia Exports to Russia

Russia accounts for about 35 of Armenia’s exports. In April, we explained how Russia’s share of Armenian exports has grown in recent years while the EU’s share has declined.

Armenia's Return to CSTO Would Meet Republic's Interests - Russian Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is convinced that the resumption of Armenia's work in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) would meet the interests of the republic, and the organization remains the guarantor of regional stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.

'Confrontational statements' on Russia: Kremlin slams Nato's Ankara summit

Russia continues working-level discussions with the United States regarding Ukraine peace efforts. Kremlin spokespersons expressed hope for successful US diplomatic initiatives to achieve peace. Moscow will closely observe the outcomes of the NATO summit in Ankara. Russia noted confrontational statements made by NATO members before the meeting. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine sees fighting along multiple fronts.

Araqchi: Some of Iran’s frozen assets released

TEHRAN, June 22 (YPA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that part of Iran’s frozen assets has been released, saying the move came as a result of “tireless mediation efforts” by Pakistan and Qatar during recent negotiations with Washington. “Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and []

Pashinyan's visit to Yekaterinburg demonstrated Armenia's dependence on the Russian market.

Nikol Pashinyan's trip to Yekaterinburg confirmed that Armenia cannot sever economic ties with Russia and the EAEU, but did not eliminate the distrust between Yerevan and Moscow against the backdrop of the Armenian authorities' rhetoric about the country's accession to the European Union, analysts believe.

Peace in South Caucasus key to Europe’s prosperity - European Commissioner

Peace in South Caucasus key to Europe’s prosperity - European Commissioner

Iran says talks covered frozen assets, oil sanctions relief proposal

Iran says talks covered frozen assets, oil sanctions relief proposal Hussein Gurbanzadeh, ‌a member of Iran’s team negotiating with the US, told state television that the issue of our frozen assets and the arrangements for their release has been discussed in today’s negotiations. He added that discussions had focused on sanctions relief tied to Iran’s energy sector. “In Switzerland, we discussed the temporary exemption from sanctions on oil and its derivatives, and the final draft of a proposal on this matter has been completed,” he said.

Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana

In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services.

The EU Has Cards to Play to Curb Israeli Settler Violence

The EU’s trade ties with Israel give it extensive leverage, but internal divisions prevent the bloc from taking far-reaching action for now. The post The EU Has Cards to Play to Curb Israeli Settler Violence appeared first on World Politics Review.

Iran and U.S. Settle Deal for Oil Exports and Hormuz Transit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Muhammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced on Monday a bilateral agreement with the United States, brokered in Switzerland and mediated by Islamabad, securing the phased release of 12 billion in frozen Iranian assets and a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver on crude oil exports, in exchange for Tehran’s commitment to ensure open transit through the []

US president demands higher Nato defence budget

Russia's war on Ukraine has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, but as the conflict unfolds, both the Russian and US presidents have been placing pressure on Nato. Putin's war of choice has highlighted vulnerabilities within the alliance, while Trump keeps telling Europe to step up to the plate. Jon Brain reports.

US strikes Iran in response to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

The developments come during a fragile time for the US and Iran as they work to negotiate a permanent end to the war.

US-Iran Indirect Talks In Doha Focus On Frozen Funds, Hormuz & Crisis Communication

On the question of frozen assets, an initial agreement to release 3 billion to Iran has reportedly been reached, though Tehran has conditioned the release on progress made at each stage of the...