From Beijing to London, Blinken pushes for Ukraine peace deal and recovery America's top diplomat heads from China to the U.K. where Ukraine's post-war recovery tops the agenda WEKU · Jun 20, 2023
In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name After Boris Johnson, Brexit and political turmoil, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to convey stability in his first trip to the White House. On the agenda: Ukraine, NATO and AI. WEKU · Jun 8, 2023
Macron sparks anger by saying Europe should not be ‘vassal’ in US-China clash Alarm on both sides of Atlantic as French president warns against being drawn into any Taiwan conflict The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023
Why Macron and Von der Leyen face a tough trip to China – even if they are all smiles on the surface The differing styles of the French president and the European Commission president may help create a united front over Ukraine, but Xi Jinping holds plenty of cards, writes Borzou Daragahi The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
Ursula von der Leyen: EU’s ‘general’ nears endgame of turbulent first term European Commission president is praised for work ethic and response to Covid and Ukraine war, but some see her as aloof The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023
‘Positive noises’: EU hoping for better relations with UK under Sunak PM has yet to fully spell out his approach to EU but early interactions with bloc have been promising The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022
Hungary government submits first anti-graft bill to avoid losing EU funds Hungary's government has submitted the first of several anti-corruption bills to parliament on Monday as Budapest scrambles to avoid losing billions of euros in European Union funding. Reuters · Sep 19, 2022
Truss-Sunak contest leaves Brussels pessimistic about relations with UK EU officials see little hope of escape from post-Brexit low under either Tory candidate The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022
Macron has been sent tumbling to Earth – now he’ll have to learn to compromise France’s ‘Jupiterian’ president has no majority in the assembly, and no clear way forward, says political analyst Mujtaba Rahman The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022
Boris Johnson’s Weakness Brings International Complications When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote this week, at least one other world leader shared his relief. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was "great news" that "we have not lost a very important ally." It was a welcome boost for a British leader who divides… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022
Boris Johnson's weakness brings international complications When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote this week, at least one other world leader shared his relief The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Monday briefing: Reasons for optimism – and pessimism – after Le Pen’s defeat In our new daily email today: Archie Bland looks at how Macron won a historic second term as president, and why there are still reasons for concern The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022