Kaja Kallas

Kallas Announces Most Far-Reaching EU Russia Sanctions Since Ukraine War Began

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to expand the Russia sanctions list by roughly one-third, adding some 1,000 additional targets in the most sweeping package since the start of

August 18, 2026

by Dmitri Agafonov

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas announces most far-reaching Russia sanctions package since Ukraine war began

Russia-Ukraine War: EU Plans Most Far-Reaching Sanctions Package Since War Began, Kaja Kallas Says

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Monday that Brussels is preparing its most ambitious Russia sanctions package since the Ukraine war began, targeting roughly 1,000 additional Russian entities to expand the blacklist from 3,000 to 4,000 — but unanimity

August 17, 2026

by Amanda Graham

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during an exclusive Al Jazeera interview in which he said EU membership is no longer a priority for Ankara

Erdogan Says EU Membership No Longer a Priority, Calls Europe the Loser

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Al Jazeera that joining the European Union is no longer

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets US President Trump at NATO Ankara summit July 2026 amid Ukraine government reshuffle

EU Ready to Work With Any New Ukrainian Government, Kallas Says as Cabinet Reshuffle Looms

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday the bloc will work with whoever Zelensky appoints after Prime Minister Svyrydenko confirmed her resignation. The EU stressed that reform continuity, not cabinet composition,

July 13, 2026

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European Parliament plenary chamber Strasbourg Turkey Gurlek sanctions vote June 2026

Ankara Calls Brussels to Negotiate Its Minister Off a Sanctions List. Brussels Said No.

An AKP lawmaker called European Parliament's shadow rapporteur to ask what Ankara could do to have Justice Minister Akın Gürlek's name removed from a sanctions demand. The vote comes Tuesday.

June 15, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

EU Operation IRINI naval vessels patrol the Mediterranean targeting Russia shadow fleet tankers

Moscow Warns EU’s IRINI Tanker Boardings Violate International Law as Mission’s Own Record Shows Ships Still Deliver Oil

Russia condemned the EU's expanded Operation IRINI mandate to board and seize oil tankers in the Mediterranean as a flagrant violation of international law — even as IRINI's own operational record reveals

June 10, 2026

Business·Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, who pressed Ireland over alumina exports to Russia

Kallas Comes to Dublin to Ask Why Europe’s Biggest Alumina Plant Still Feeds Russia

The EU's top diplomat pressed Ireland over the Rusal-owned Aughinish refinery, which sent 318 million euros of alumina to Russia last year, while admitting the bloc itself has never sanctioned the trade

June 10, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Damage to buildings in Beirut southern suburbs Dahiyeh after Israeli airstrike June 2026

EU Calls Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire a ‘Renewed Opportunity’ as Beirut Suburbs Burn Again

The European Commission called the renewed Lebanon-Israel ceasefire a fresh chance to end the conflict — even as Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the deal was

June 9, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Kaja Kallas EU defence ministers Nicosia Cyprus 21st Russia sanctions package June 2026

EU Targets Two Russian Ports and Four Airports With Transaction Bans in 21st Sanctions Package

The European Commission's 21st package of sanctions against Russia proposes transaction bans on two Russian ports and four airports — extending an infrastructure-targeting doctrine that Brussels first deployed in February 2025 and

June 9, 2026

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a Brussels press conference presenting EU sanctions against Russia

EU Proposes Ban on Sale of LNG Tankers to Russia in 21st Sanctions Package

The European Commission proposed a ban on selling LNG tankers to Russia as part of its 21st sanctions package unveiled Tuesday, closing the fleet-replenishment loophole that Brussels deliberately left open in April.

June 9, 2026

Business·Conflicts, Military and War·Economy·News

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas at EU defence ministers meeting in Nicosia Cyprus June 2026 announcing 21st Russia sanctions package

EU’s 21st Sanctions to Hit Drone Makers Across China, India, Turkey and Four Other Nations, Kallas Warns

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed Tuesday that the upcoming 21st sanctions package will list more than 30 drone-linked entities and impose export controls on 50 companies across China, Turkey, India,

June 9, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presents EU 21st Russia sanctions package at Brussels press conference June 2026

Von der Leyen Presents EU’s 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Says Perseverance Is Paying Off

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen formally presented the EU's 21st Russia sanctions package on Monday, targeting the shadow fleet, 31 banks, energy trade and — for the first time —

June 9, 2026

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Russian shadow fleet oil tanker intercepted as EU proposes new vessel listings in 21st sanctions package

EU Proposes Listing 30 More Shadow Fleet Ships, Entry Ban on Russian Soldiers in 21st Sanctions Package

The European Commission has proposed blacklisting 30 additional vessels from Russia's shadow oil fleet and barring entry to any person who served in Russian armed forces since the start of the conflict

June 9, 2026

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Kaja Kallas

Kallas Announces Most Far-Reaching EU Russia Sanctions Since Ukraine War Began

Russia-Ukraine War: EU Plans Most Far-Reaching Sanctions Package Since War Began, Kaja Kallas Says

Erdogan Says EU Membership No Longer a Priority, Calls Europe the Loser

EU Ready to Work With Any New Ukrainian Government, Kallas Says as Cabinet Reshuffle Looms

Ankara Calls Brussels to Negotiate Its Minister Off a Sanctions List. Brussels Said No.

Moscow Warns EU’s IRINI Tanker Boardings Violate International Law as Mission’s Own Record Shows Ships Still Deliver Oil

Kallas Comes to Dublin to Ask Why Europe’s Biggest Alumina Plant Still Feeds Russia

EU Calls Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire a ‘Renewed Opportunity’ as Beirut Suburbs Burn Again

EU Targets Two Russian Ports and Four Airports With Transaction Bans in 21st Sanctions Package

EU Proposes Ban on Sale of LNG Tankers to Russia in 21st Sanctions Package

EU’s 21st Sanctions to Hit Drone Makers Across China, India, Turkey and Four Other Nations, Kallas Warns

Von der Leyen Presents EU’s 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Says Perseverance Is Paying Off

EU Proposes Listing 30 More Shadow Fleet Ships, Entry Ban on Russian Soldiers in 21st Sanctions Package

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