Finland’s Elina Valtonen urges an EU-wide halt to Russian tourist visas, adding pressure to Europe’s sanctions and compliance agenda.
Kaja Kallas urged EU envoys to extend Russia sanctions as member states debate possible delistings involving Usmanov and Fridman.
Kaja Kallas cancelled a planned EU defence expert group after German and Italian objections, delaying a forum tied to Europe’s security tech agenda.
The EU has summoned the Russian envoy after missile strikes on a Kyiv arms exhibition and Latvian consulate, highlighting growing concerns over drone warfare and digital defense technologies.
The EU recommends cutting €2 million funding to the Venice Biennale due to Russia's participation amid sanctions concerns, highlighting challenges at the intersection of culture, politics, and finance.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs urges NATO to prepare for possible escalation with Russia, highlighting the need for stronger military capabilities and US partnership.
EU and US condemn Israeli minister's video humiliating detained Gaza flotilla activists, raising ethical and diplomatic concerns over digital media use in conflict.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas warns Russia, China, and the US employ divide-and-rule tactics to weaken EU unity, posing risks to fintech, digital banking, and cybersecurity integration.