Josep Borrell warns ‘severe costs’ would follow any aggression against Kyiv by Russian-backed separatists The European Union’s top diplomat has pledged “full support” to Ukraine on a visit to the frontline of the country’s war with Moscow-backed separa…
Biden to speak with Putin amid Russia’s increased presence near Ukraine
Two leaders will discuss a range of topics, including ‘upcoming diplomatic engagements in Russia’Joe Biden will speak on Thursday with Vladimir Putin regarding the Russian leader’s increased security demands in eastern Europe.The two leaders will discu…
Eastern and central European nations urge Nato unity in Biden-Russia talks
Concern among officials about US reaching ‘accommodation’ with Putin over UkraineJoe Biden’s announcement that a group of Nato countries will hold talks with Moscow has caused concern on the alliance’s eastern flank, where members close to Russia have …
Biden and Putin to hold call amid tensions over Ukraine – White House
Statement says Biden will underscore US support for UkraineAnalysis: Russia activity on Ukraine border has west on edgeJoe Biden will hold a video call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to underline US concerns about Russia’s buildup of forces on the bor…
All options fraught with risk as Biden confronts Putin over Ukraine
Analysis: Moscow presents Washington with a no-win situation: capitulate on Ukrainian sovereignty or risk all-out warJoe Biden is preparing for a virtual summit with Vladimir Putin with the aim of fending off the threat of another Russian invasion of U…
Russia accuses west of building up forces on its borders
Moscow, which has nearly 100,000 troops near Ukraine border, also criticises ‘provocative policy’ of US and EU towards KyivRussia has accused the west of building up forces on its borders as well as those of Belarus in remarks that appeared tailored to…
Like it or not, with Nord Stream 2, Putin has a foot on the gas Europe badly needs
With Gazprom’s flagship pipeline poised to deliver energy under the Baltic, leaders have little choice but to do businessAfter years of debate in Germany and beyond, the Russian state-backed energy giant Gazprom confirmed last month that it had finish…
Pandora Papers: tax avoidance revelations prompt outraged denials
International reaction to offshore data leak ranges from pledges to clamp down to anger and cries of old newsSee all of our Pandora papers coverageThe Pandora Papers’ revelations prompted an avalanche of international reaction on Monday, ranging from s…
Pandora papers: at a glance
Key revelations from leaked files exposing an alternative financial world where the super-rich can hide their assets and pay little or no taxPandora papers news and reaction – live updatesSee all of our Pandora papers coverage Continue reading…