Austria is giving up its blockade of the twelfth EU sanctions package against Russia. Ukraine had previously removed the Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International from a blacklist.
By Redaktion Table
The European Council unanimously decides to open accession negotiations with Ukraine. The decision was possible because Hungary's head of government Viktor Orbán briefly left the room. The procedure was agreed.
By Eric Bonse
European Minister of State Anna Lührmann calls for the European Council to clear the way for accession negotiations with Ukraine. Hungary should give up its resistance.
By Markus Grabitz
Wheat, maize, rapeseed, and other goods from Ukraine have not been allowed to be imported into Slovakia for domestic sale for some time. Now ten more products have been banned.
By Kira Huth
EU Council President Charles Michel has dampened hope of a quick accession to Ukraine. However, he praised the progress made in the country. And wants to stand up for Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
A new trade route via the Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Israel is supposed to facilitate the transport of goods and renewable energy from India to Europe. With this, the participating states want to counter Beijing's growing clout in the region. The African Union is a new G20 member – a coup for host Modi. The final declaration bears the clear signature of the Global South.
By Redaktion Table
It is well known that China sees the USA as its biggest rival and stoically sticks to Russia despite certain problems. Far less well known is how intellectuals in the People's Republic justify this stance – and how critical they often are of Russia.
By Christiane Kuehl
China was the largest buyer under the agreement to export Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea. Now Russia has terminated the deal – hitting its most important partner above all. China criticized the cutoff of shipments and the bombs on Ukrainian port infrastructure. But it is still unclear how Beijing will now position itself.
By Christiane Kuehl
