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European Council president ‘confident’ of imminent sanctions on Russian oil

Pivot by Germany bolsters support for phased-in import ban as Charles Michel says goal is to ‘break Russian war machine’

The Guardian - UK

EU's Von der Leyen, Michel may visit Japan next month, Kyodo says

Arrangements are being made for a visit to Japan in May by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, Kyodo news agency said on Friday, citing multiple diplomatic sources.

Reuters

‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with democracy

Calling for a radical reboot, the Dutch MEP argues a weak European parliament has left EU leaders too powerful and unaccountable

The Guardian - UK

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Europe rushes to congratulate Macron after defeating Le Pen in second round vote

World leaders rushed to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his re-election on Sunday in a second round marked by a rise in the far-right vote.

Radio France Internationale

World leaders congratulate French President Macron on re-election

World leaders were quick to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his election victory over his far-right rival on Sunday, some reflecting relief at avoiding a political shock in one of the European Union’s most pivotal countries.

France 24

EU deal paves way for strict Big Tech content rules

New rules in Europe will try to bring online speech in line with local law and force transparency on tech platforms.

Axios

EU Council's Michel makes surprise visit to Kyiv

European Council President Charles Michel made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, following a trip to the Ukrainian capital by the head of the EU's executive earlier this month to show support for the nation fighting a Russian invasion.

Reuters

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Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy formally submitted a completed questionnaire on European Union membership to an envoy on Monday and said he believed this step would lead to his country gaining candidate status within weeks.

Reuters

EU Proposes 500 Million Euros More for Arms to Ukraine

European Council chief Charles Michel on Thursday backed a proposal to release an additional 500 million euros ($540 million) to provide arms for Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU agrees Russia coal ban over Ukraine atrocities, but not until August

The European Union says it has approved an embargo on Russian coal and the closing of the bloc's ports to Russian vessels over the Ukraine war.

Radio France Internationale

EU council head suggests giving asylum to Russian deserters

European Council president Charles Michel says European Union countries should think about ways to offer asylum to Russian soldiers willing to desert Ukraine battlefields

The Independent UK

EU, China agree on Ukraine war threat, EU's Michel

The European Union and China agreed that the war in Ukraine was threatening global security, the head of the European Council said on Friday, while warning China against helping Russia's war.

Reuters

Russia can no longer withstand the intensity of hostilities, but Kyiv departure is tactical, President Zelensky warns - full speech in English

He was speaking on the 36th day of the Russian invasion of his country

Wales Online

China tells EU it will pursue Ukraine peace in its own way

China offered the European Union assurances on Friday that it would seek peace in Ukraine but said this would be on its own terms, deflecting pressure for a tougher stance towards Russia.

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The Guardian - UK

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crystallises divide between US allies and rest

Ukraine crisis is uniting democracies in Europe and Pacific but complicating relationships with China, India and Gulf states

The Independent UK

Taoiseach plays down suggestions Zelensky criticised Irish support for Ukraine

Micheal Martin said he ‘wouldn’t have taken the same slant as some may be taking from’ the Ukrainian president’s comments

Irish Mirror

Volodymyr Zelensky appears to criticise Ireland for not doing enough to help Ukraine's EU membership bid

The Ukraine President issued an impassioned plea to the European Union on Thursday

Al Jazeera

NATO, G7, EU raise stakes for Russia, pledge new aid for Ukraine

West promises more aid for Ukraine, but pledges fall short of Kyiv’s calls for a no-fly zone, an embargo on Russian oil.

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Wales Online

Ukraine morning briefing: US will 'respond' if Russia uses chemical or biological weapons

Nato leaders have already agreed that Russia using chemical weapons would mark a 'fundamental change' in the conflict that would be met with a 'very severe response'

The Guardian - AU

Biden heads to Poland to witness refugee crisis as Zelenskiy laments EU sanctions delay

US president will visit country that has seen 2 million refugees flee crisis on its eastern border

Wales Online

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's plea to EU - speech in full in English

He thanked the EU for its support - but said it 'was also a little late' coming

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders wrangle with issue of oil and gas imports from Russia at summit

Poland and Baltic states seek embargo, while other countries including Germany and Belgium want gradual measures

The Independent UK

Ireland backs further Russia sanctions – Taoiseach

European leaders and US president Joe Biden gathered in Brussels on Thursday for discussions on the latest response to the war in Ukraine.

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell says he will not support Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination – as it happened

Senate Republican leader says he will not back Biden’s nominee as Biden meets Nato and G7 leaders in Europe

The Independent UK

Taoiseach in Brussels for key meeting on Ukraine war

The gathering of European leaders will also be attended by US President Joe Biden.

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