NATO to continue to work with Iraq in fight against terrorism: Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that the military alliance will continue to work with Iraq in promoting stability and fighting terrorism.

Italy warns of escalation after US drone crash, urged the West and Russia to "exercise caution"

The US drone crash in the Black Sea has marked a moment of great tension in relations between Moscow and Washington, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday. He also urged the West and Russia to exercise caution so that they could avoid a direct clash.

Lithuanian parliament calls for Olympic ban on Russia, Belarus - En attendant Godot

Lithuania's parliament on Friday called on the International Olympic Committee and other sports bodies to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition until war in Ukraine has ended, war criminals are prosecuted and reparations paid.

Canada to investigate alleged Chinese interference in elections

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced the appointment of an independent special rapporteur to probe alleged Chinese interference in Canada’s last two federal elections.

Biden, Scholz pledge to punish Russia over Ukraine war - En attendant Godot

US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have committed to continue imposing high costs on Russia for its war in Ukraine, while a European Union official said any arms provided by China to Russia would lead to sanctions.

Any lethal aid from China to Russia would come at real costs: White House says again

The US has made clear behind closed doors that if China provides lethal aid to help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, it would have serious consequences, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan says.

EU agrees on 10th package of sanctions against Russia

The European Union (EU) has agreed on the 10th package of sanctions against Russia, said the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU on Twitter Friday night.

If China supports Russia it will lead to WW3, Zelensky warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned China in a newspaper interview on Monday against supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine, and said doing so would bring on a world war.

Leaders gather for Munich Security Conference

Political leaders from some 40 nations will open the Munich Security Conference on Friday where US Vice President Kamala Harris, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are expected to speak.

EU to consider using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine. It’s Russian tax payers who must bear the cost - En attendant Godot

On Wednesday, the EU will launch an ad hoc group to investigate how frozen Russian funds, including central bank reserves, can be used for reconstruction work in Ukraine, the Swedish government said.

EU leaders fail to agree on Ukraine, migration policy at extraordinary summit - En attendant Godot

An extraordinary European Council summit convened in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, economic policy and migration wrapped up on Friday with unresolved differences among leaders over key issues.

EU officially supports Ukrainian Peace Formula - En attendant Godot

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that the EU officially supports a Ukrainian Peace Formula.

VIDEO: Jens Stoltenberg pressing on South Korea to up military support in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday urged South Korea to “step up” military support as well as to reconsider its policy of not exporting weapons to countries in conflict.

Macron Not Ruling Out Possibility Of Deliveries Of Aircraft To Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said he did not rule out the possibility of delivering aircraft to Ukraine.

Kremlin denies Britain’s Johnson claims, saying he lied about Putin missile threat

The Kremlin said on Monday that former British prime minister Boris Johnson was lying when he said President Vladimir Putin had threatened him with a missile strike during a phone call in the run-up to the invasion of Ukraine.

Germany's Scholz vows to continue "talks" with Putin to end Ukraine war

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he wants to continue direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

Biden brought world ‘to the brink of World War Three’, says Trump

Ex-US President Donald Trump thinks that incumbent leader Joe Biden has brought the world to the brink of a third world war.

UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' from Israel, Palestinians - En attendant Godot

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply worried" by the current escalation of violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory and urged "utmost restraint" on Friday, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

Kremlin Rules Out Any Talks between Zelensky, Putin

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stopped being a possible interlocutor for Russian President Vladimir Putin long ago, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday as he commented on a remark by the Ukrainian leader which said he was `not interested’ in meeting Putin for peace talks.

Ukrainian, Finnish leaders discuss defense cooperation, energy security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed defense cooperation and energy security with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto, who came to the capital Kyiv for an official visit.