EU ambassadors will examine a new Russia sanctions proposal Thursday after Greece vetoed previous measures over its fuel shipping industry. Ireland's proposal aims to break the deadlock, with talks focusing on implementation timelines and exemptions to drain Moscow's war chest.
EU ambassadors in Brussels failed to reach an agreement on the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions, which included softer restrictions on Russian LNG transportation to third countries and excluded a proposed ban on Russian fish.
EU ambassadors are making a new push to finalize the 21st Russia sanctions package, facing resistance from member states like Greece, Austria, Bulgaria, France, and Italy over energy, banking, and visa interests, despite Hungary's shift in stance.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko confirmed that the ambassadors of Britain, Germany, and France have not requested a new meeting with the Russian Foreign Ministry. This follows a June 11 meeting where Russia criticized their countries' policies regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Fitness influencers associated with Gencore Global, a UK wellness brand, are promoting illegal steroids and performance-enhancing drugs through an underground Telegram network. The network, rebranded as Anabolic By Nature, was initially called Rohm. Experts warn of a blurred line between fitness culture and illegal drug promotion.
Two individuals, identified as Russian nationals Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, were arrested atop the Empire State Building's antenna after a protest stunt and apparent marriage proposal. The couple, known for urban exploration, unfurled a banner and gained access to a restricted area.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alongside Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, announced a framework agreement for peace between Israel and Hezbollah. The deal aims for a permanent cessation of hostilities and respect for sovereignty, with a focus on disarming Hezbollah.
Adult film actress So was arrested in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, for allegedly promoting an illegal online betting website. The site, which claims to be a popular Asian gaming brand since 2018, offers various forms of gambling and had hired local personalities as brand ambassadors. So was released on bail.
President Lee Jae Myung will host a banquet dinner for foreign ambassadors and international organization chiefs in Seoul on Tuesday. The event aims to brief guests on his recent European trip and outline his foreign policy direction.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the visit of ambassadors from Britain, France, and Germany to the Russian Foreign Ministry on June 11, 2026, served only to reaffirm an ultimatum to the Russian Federation. The article was initially intended for publication in Politico-Europe but was canceled.
President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon next week for ambassadors from 118 countries and chiefs of international organizations to brief them on his recent European trip and administration's diplomatic policies.
US ambassadors' tradition of intimate dinners in Brussels, used for building consensus among European allies, has largely disappeared under Donald Trump. These 'like-minded' gatherings facilitated off-the-record discussions on key policy issues, fostering candid exchanges that are now seen as diminished.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Europe is making mistaken assumptions about Russia losing the Ukraine conflict and believes it can issue ultimatums. He commented on his visit to Belarus and meeting with President Lukashenko, emphasizing that these calculations are groundless.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that ambassadors from Great Britain, Germany, and France offered no new proposals during their recent meeting at the Russian Foreign Ministry. Lavrov also criticized European assumptions that Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, calling such ultimatums "illusory."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that ambassadors from the UK, Germany, and France offered no new proposals during a recent meeting at the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding Ukraine. Lavrov characterized their stance as an attempt to remain involved in negotiations, despite what he described as misguided European assumptions about Russia's position.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with his Belarusian counterpart the details of a meeting with European ambassadors in Moscow. The ambassadors presented a five-point document of demands from Germany, France, and Britain.
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.
EU ambassadors approved a compromise on air passenger rights reform on Friday, aiming to balance airline and passenger interests. The reform preserves current compensation levels and delay thresholds, while introducing clearer instructions for submitting claims.
British journalist John Laughland stated that the visit of ambassadors from the UK, France, and Germany to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs signifies the failure of Western policy in dialogue with Moscow, calling it an "admission that the four-year diplomatic boycott has failed."
French, British, and German ambassadors met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin for about 1.5 hours. The meeting was described as constructive by the French ambassador, while Russia stated Galuzin highlighted their countries' destructive policies encouraging the war in Ukraine.
Russia's Foreign Ministry met with French, British, and German ambassadors to discuss the Ukraine crisis, criticizing their countries' policies and outlining Russia's approach to a political settlement. European leaders reportedly seek US support for peace talks.
Ambassadors from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom arrived at the Russian Foreign Ministry building to request a meeting with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister.
Ambassadors from France, the UK, and Germany arrived at the Russian Foreign Ministry for a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. The envoys are expected to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
NATO ambassadors discussed accelerating drone purchases for "frontline states" bordering Belarus and Russia. The outcome of the closed-door meeting remains unclear, with Romania reportedly calling for a stronger NATO military presence.
