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The United States has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, citing claims of forced labor. This move has drawn opposition from China and dismay from other affected countries, with some questioning the legal basis.
Russia conducted its largest attack on Kyiv to date, using a barrage of drones and missiles that resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries. The strikes caused widespread damage, including to a logistics company terminal in Zaporizhzhia.
The EU has stated it will not act as a neutral mediator between Ukraine and Russia, with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas asserting that Europe stands with Ukraine and that Russia is on the defensive. The EU also reiterated its opposition to the presence of Russian troops in Georgia and Moldova.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has dismissed claims that Europe is not doing enough to address the Middle East crisis, emphasizing the continent's own security challenges.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallasová has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to immediately de-escalate tensions, warning of the consequences of escalation for the entire region.
Donald Trump stated that any US-Saudi civil nuclear deal would be contingent on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel and joining the Abraham Accords. This condition has been welcomed by Israel as a historic step towards peace in the region.
Israel and Iran have temporarily ceased counterstrikes following a plea from Donald Trump, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel's right to self-defense and warned of continued conflict with Iran and Hezbollah. Netanyahu also confirmed a ceasefire but threatened a strong response to any new attacks, indicating that the war with Iran and Hezbollah is not over.
Estonian Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas stated that while the EU has not yet set a date for accession talks with Moldova, the country could move closer to the EU faster, leveraging a favorable political climate.
Global reaction to Israeli, US attacks on Iran The Straits Times
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that the EU is preparing additional steps to increase sanction pressure on Russia, with the latest package targeting hundreds of banks, crypto platforms, and the oil sector in Russia and Belarus.
Iran announced it has called off talks with the U.S. following Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, with an IRGC-affiliated outlet claiming the freeze. However, Donald Trump stated he was not informed of any suspension of talks and that Israel would not send troops to Beirut.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, during her visit to Asia, warned countries against seeking salvation in Russian oil, stating that it finances the war. She also highlighted that a dangerous precedent is being set.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers from four EU countries have arrived in Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, joining other EU foreign policy officials to express unwavering support for Ukraine and reiterate commitment to holding Russia accountable for its crimes.
Šéfka diplomacie EÚ Kaja Kallasová oznámila zámer navrhnúť zrušenie sankcií voči Delcy Rodriguezovej po prepustení politických väzňov z Európy. Španielsko predtým vyzvalo na prehodnotenie sankcií po p