Ukraine plans to increase military wages by one-third to 30,000 hryvnias and offer fixed-term contracts to boost recruitment. President Zelenskyy also aims to recruit more foreign volunteers. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin claims Ukrainian drone strikes aim to sow confusion and damage the economy, though he admits some economic damage.
Russian and US postal operators have agreed to resume the delivery of mail and parcels to Russia via transit through third countries. Imports resumed at the end of May, with the first batch of parcels already arriving in Russia.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russia has achieved "absolute sovereignty" in financial matters and is independent of decisions made by third countries. He emphasized that budgetary decisions are made independently based on national priorities and needs.
EU lawmakers reached a provisional deal on stricter asylum rules and "return hubs" outside the bloc, aiming to increase deportations. The measures, supported by right-wing parties, could see rejected asylum seekers detained for up to 24 months and face benefit withdrawal if they don't cooperate.
The EU has reached an agreement on stricter asylum rules and deportation centers in third countries to facilitate more deportations. The compromise still needs final approval from the European Parliament and member states.
The EU has agreed on deportation centers in third countries and stricter asylum rules to facilitate more deportations. The agreement, pending final approval, includes measures for rejected asylum seekers and potential detention.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the intent to strengthen China-Panama relations, unaffected by third-party interference, amidst a dispute over Panama Canal port operations that has drawn US pressure.
South Korea eases customs regulations to allow U.S. crude oil routed through third countries to qualify for FTA benefits, aiming to stabilize supply amid Middle East tensions.
The Trump administration is temporarily halting refugee removals to the DRC due to the Ebola outbreak, but experts argue it won't prevent disease spread. A Colombian woman, Adriana Zapata, remains in limbo in Kinshasa despite a judge's order for her return to the US, with officials citing the travel ban.
The Trump administration pauses refugee removals to the DRC due to an Ebola outbreak, but experts say this won't prevent the spread of the disease and may put immigrants at risk
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to establish 'return centers' in third countries by year-end to deter irregular migration. Discussions are underway with EU partners and several nations, aiming to signal that entry into Germany does not guarantee a right to stay if the country of origin is uncooperative. This initiative follows a decline in deportations.
The UK government has eased sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, citing soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The move, allowing imports from countries like India and Turkiye, was criticized by the EU but defended by the UK as temporary and specific.
The UK government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing imports of refined jet fuel and diesel from third countries like India and Turkey. This move, aimed at curbing surging fuel costs and protecting national interest amid global conflicts, has drawn criticism from opposition figures concerned about supporting Russia.
In a conference centre in The Hague last October, a roomful of Asia-watching European officials and experts were gathered for a symposium on relations with China when news broke that Beijing was expanding export controls on rare earths and other minerals. Crucially, there was now an extraterritorial element: China could deny exports not only to direct buyers, but also restrict products made in third countries if they contained Chinese-origin rare earth content or controlled inputs. In practice,...
Asta Skaisgiryte specified that she referred to "drones from various third countries, not necessarily Ukraine"
The European Commission’s Spokesperson Anouar El Anouni reiterated the position of the EU’s executive arm that he had said remained steadfast in "pressuring Russia"
The EU remains determined to maintain and increase pressure on Russia, the European Commission stated
The UK government will unveil new export controls on Wednesday requiring manufacturers to obtain licences for goods destined for countries suspected of acting as staging posts for Russian-bound exports. The measures aim to prevent sanctions evasion and undermine Putin's war machine in Ukraine. Business minister Chris Bryant said the controls would have been used on dozens of occasions previously, after concerns were raised about UK carbon fibre equipment being exported to an Armenian firm with links to Russia's military production.
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 11% to 25.4% on glass fibre produced by Chinese companies operating in Egypt, Bahrain and Thailand. The measures target Belt and Road routing to circumvent tariffs on products labelled "made in China". By 2024, imports from these three countries accounted for 24% of the EU market, with Egyptian imports alone reaching 18%. The industry employs over 4,500 workers directly in the EU, with unions warning of potential plant closures without stronger action.
