European Union

Flood of Ukrainian refugees: Shadow of ‘crisis of century’ over EU

Mar 17, 2022 10:26

The Europeans, as longtime allies of the United States who have played a significant role in the Ukraine crisis through their actions and stances, now find themselves facing a large population of Ukrainians. They have to give shelter to the displaced Ukrainians despite domestic economic problems and the coronavirus pandemic.
FM: Iran ready for final agreement if all of its red lines observed

Mar 17, 2022 02:28

Iran’s foreign minister tells his British counterpart that the country is prepared for conclusion of a final agreement in Vienna if all of its red lines are observed.
West’s Russia sanctions expose global oil supply to biggest crisis: IEA

Mar 16, 2022 15:42

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the West’s crippling sanctions on Russia threaten the world with the biggest global oil supply shock in decades.
Putin: Western ‘economic blitzkrieg’ doomed to failure

Mar 16, 2022 15:37

President Vladimir Putin says the sanctions imposed against Russia over its offensive in Ukraine are doomed to failure.
Ukraine rejects Russia’s proposal for neutral status

Mar 16, 2022 12:06

Kiev has rejected Russia’s proposal for a neutral status as part of a peace agreement to end three weeks of conflict in Ukraine.
Vienna talks: Iran says strong agreement possible if Americans are ‘realistic’

Mar 16, 2022 03:44

Iran’s foreign minister says that a good strong agreement can be reached on restoring the US-abandoned Iran deal through the Vienna talks if the American side is realistic.
Iran calls on the US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to facilitate deal in Vienna

Mar 15, 2022 14:01

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran hopes that the United States will drop its “excessive demands” in the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna so that the negotiating parties can clinch a “good agreement” on reviving the landmark 2015 deal.
China calls on US not to harm Beijing’s interests while dealing with Russia

Mar 15, 2022 13:49

China has called on the United States not to harm Beijing’s legitimate rights and interests while dealing with Russia over its ongoing military offensive against Ukraine.
2,000 cars leave besieged Mariupol in first successful evacuation

Mar 15, 2022 12:41

Ukrainian authorities say some 2,000 cars have left the port city of Mariupol along a humanitarian evacuation route, while a further 2,000 are waiting to leave.
UN chief warns of 'hurricane of hunger' amid Ukraine crisis

Mar 15, 2022 08:48

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the "hurricane of hunger and a meltdown of the global food system" in the wake of a simmering crisis in Ukraine.