Madrid Tractor Protest: Spanish Farmers Fight Imports

Hundreds of tractors rolled into central Madrid on Wednesday as Spanish farmers continued their protests, denouncing what they see as unfair competition from countries outside the European Union.

EU Approves 13th Sanctions Package on Russia

The European Union approved its 13th package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday. The Belgian presidency of the EU announced the news on social media, according to Reuters.

Ukraine Air Defense Weakening Against Drones

Russian forces launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight to February 21.

Biden says 'considering' more Russia sanctions after Navalny death

US President Joe Biden is "considering additional sanctions" on Moscow after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison, he said Monday, AFP reports.

Sweden to send Ukraine $680 million military aid package

Sweden will send 7.1 billion kronor ($680 million) worth of additional military aid to Ukraine, Defense Minister Pal Jonson said at a news conference Tuesday, Bloomberg reports.

European countries summon Russian diplomats over Navalny's death

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said during a visit to Argentina that Russia's ambassador in Paris would be summoned, while Norway's foreign ministry issued a statement that it was calling on its top Russian diplomat "for a talk" about Navalny's deathm AFP reports.

More than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza Health Ministry says

Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history, AP reports.

Ukraine-Russia war: International Committee of the Red Cross investigates the fate of at least 23,000 missing people

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeks to “shedding light on the fate of 23,000 people who have disappeared” since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, announces the humanitarian institution in a press release published Monday February 19, AFP reports.

The EU reiterates its call to Moscow to release all political prisoners

"We are shocked and grieved by today's reports about the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Our thoughts are with his wife Yulia Navalnaya, his family and with all those in Russia and beyond who believe in a democratic and peaceful future for Russia. We will honour his memory as a freedom fighter", reads a joint statement by President von der Leyen and High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on the death of Alexei Navalny of the European Commission.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the death of Alexei Navalny

The European Union is outraged by the death of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, for which the ultimate responsibility lies with President Putin and the Russian authorities. Today at the Foreign Affairs Council we expressed our deepest condolences to his wife Yulia Navalnaya, their children, family, friends and all those who worked with him for the benefit of their country, reads a press release of the Council of the European Union.

EU launches mission Aspides to protect Red Sea vessels from Houthi attacks

The European Union on Monday formally launched a bespoke naval mission to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Euronews reports.

Iulia Navalnaia will continue to fight against Putin:

Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed Monday to continue her husband’s work after his death, and take on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Politico reports.