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Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to ‘stay focused’ on war effort on 12/09/23
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his allies urged Ukrainians on Monday (11 September) to keep their focus squarely on the war effort 18 months into Russia's invasion, an indication that authorities in Kyiv were steeling for a long campaign.
Russia’s Medvedev suggests suspending diplomatic relations with EU after car ban on 12/09/23
Russia said on 11 September a EU ban on Russians bringing their cars and some personal goods into the bloc was racist, and one ally of President Vladimir Putin suggested that all diplomatic relations should be suspended in response.
Ukraine could get long-range missiles armed with US cluster bombs on 12/09/23
The Biden administration is close to approving the shipment of longer-range missiles packed with cluster bombs to Ukraine, giving Kyiv the ability to cause significant damage deeper within Russian-occupied territory, according to four US officials.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Russia amid US warnings not to sell arms on 12/09/23
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia, media reported on 12 September, for what the Kremlin said would be a comprehensive discussion with Vladimir Putin amid warnings from Washington they should not agree on an arms deal.
Biden accused of sidelining Vietnam and India rights over strategic interests on 12/09/23
For human rights advocates, US President Joe Biden's travels to India and Vietnam were a disappointment, given his administration's vow to prioritize human rights when taking office in 2021.
Morocco earthquake toll passes 2,800 as rescuers search for survivors on 12/09/23
Villagers wept for lost relatives in the rubble of their homes on 11 September as the death toll from Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than six decades rose to more than 2,800 and rescuers raced against time to find survivors.
The Brief – Moment of truth for EU’s global outreach on 11/09/23
Was the G20 summit this weekend a diplomatic success or a letdown? Beyond the answer to this question, the shift we saw there might also mean that, in the future, it might be harder to drive home Western points on Ukraine.
Russians can no longer bring their cars to the EU on 11/09/23
Russian nationals can no longer cross into the EU with their cars, otherwise, their vehicles should be confiscated by the respective member state, it became clear on Monday (11 September), after the European Commission was asked to explain a recent update of the EU sanctions policy.
EU warns Russia after ‘illegal’ vote in occupied Ukraine on 11/09/23
The European Union warned Russia on Monday (11 September) that there would be "consequences" for those involved in staging elections in Ukrainian regions seized by the Kremlin.
Ukraine’s counteroffensive to continue after onset of bad weather, spy chief says on 11/09/23
Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces will continue through the onset of cold and wet weather later this year, even though it would become harder to fight, Kyiv's intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday (9 September).

 Global Europe Weekly 
Family of Swede detained in Iran calls for international support (11/09/23)
Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal (11/09/23)
US and Vietnam ink historic partnership in Biden visit, with eyes on China (11/09/23)
Russian regional vote delivers strong result for Putin amid claims of rigging (11/09/23)
Biden meets Li Qiang, says China economic ‘crisis’ makes Taiwan invasion less likely (11/09/23)
Bosnian Serb leader retracts threat to arrest top peace envoy (11/09/23)
A blue-yellow foreign policy to-do list (10/09/23)
At G20, US, India, Saudi, EU unveil alternative to Belt-and-Road (10/09/23)
Morocco earthquake kills more than 2,000 people, world offers solidarity (10/09/23)
China, Europe should ‘unite and co-operate’, Premier Li says at G20 (10/09/23)
G20 summit backs Ukraine but avoids condemning Russia for war (09/09/23)
Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills more than 600 people (09/09/23)
G20 draft declaration leaves paragraph on Ukraine blank (09/09/23)
Musk says he refused Kyiv request for Starlink use in attack on Crimea (09/09/23)
Expert: Mutual interest in deepening India-EU relations (08/09/23)
EU nears agreement to launch satellites from US territory (08/09/23)
The Brief – Putin owes Musk a medal (08/09/23)
Four killed, scores wounded in Russian air strikes on Ukraine (08/09/23)
Spain increasingly relies on Russian gas as overall imports fall (08/09/23)
Russia ‘will be happy’ if Georgia fails to join EU, warns Borrell (08/09/23)
CIA seeks to recruit Russian officials with silky video about truth (08/09/23)
Is the EU’s new tool against sanctions evasion unusable? (08/09/23)
Germany’s geopolitical ambitions in doubt over budget cuts (08/09/23)
Russians vote in tightly controlled regional elections (08/09/23)
India seeks G20 consensus by noting Russia’s views on Ukraine (08/09/23)
North Korea unveils first tactical, nuclear-armed submarine (08/09/23)
US and EU slam Palestinian president’s remarks on Holocaust (08/09/23)
Bosnian Serb leader bans international peace envoy from entering his region (08/09/23)
Central Africa ex-rebel leader charged with crimes against humanity (08/09/23)
Georgia’s EU candidacy depends on reform progress: Borrell (08/09/23)
Ukraine says it’s shipping grain via Croatian ports (07/09/23)
G20 agrees membership for African Union on par with EU (07/09/23)
UK joins EU Copernicus, Horizon research programmes after agreeing rebate (07/09/23)
EU enlargement: Time for decisions? (07/09/23)
Blinken hails Kyiv’s pushback against Russia in visit clouded by attack (07/09/23)
US envoy visits Chad border with Sudan, vows to respond to atrocities (07/09/23)
Human-centric globalisation: Taking G20 to the last mile, leaving none behind (07/09/23)
Armenia, US forces to hold joint drills amid Moscow tensions (07/09/23)
Moldova puts its debt to Gazprom at $8.6 million, Russia disagrees (07/09/23)
China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit (06/09/23)

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