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Russia, China, and the U.S. Test the Guardrails
International Policy Digest
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August 30, 2025
For nearly eight decades, the world lived under a fragile understanding: that great powers, however ambitious, would be constrained by law, custom, and restraint. The rules-based order was never pristine—often selective and sometimes...
Russia spies on US, NATO weapons routes in Germany with drones: Report
Yeni Safak
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August 29, 2025
Russia is systematically monitoring military transport routes in Germany and other European countries to track weapons deliveries to Ukraine, German media reported on Friday. Suspected Russian drones are surveilling US and NATO military transport...
"Strategic partnership" in politics, economy, culture: Putin on Russia, China
TASS
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August 30, 2025
MOSCOW, August 30. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin highly praised the level of Russian-Chinese relations across various spheres, from international politics to cinema and sports. In a written interview with the Xinhua news agency, the...
What is the current state of EU–Russia trade? Main export and import flows in 2025
Euronews
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August 30, 2025
Published on 30/08/2025 - 7:00 GMT+2 EU trade with Russia has fallen sharply since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The EU introduced many import and export restrictions, leading to a 61% fall in exports to Russia and an 89% fall in...
Iran rejects talks under pressure, backs Russia, china nuclear proposal
Press TV
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Iran has dismissed the idea of holding negotiations under “threats or coercion”, describing a proposal from Russia and China toward resolving nuclear issues as a “practical step.” Speaking to a gathering of reporters on Friday in New York, Iranian...
Ukraine-Russia war live: Europe considers ‘buffer zone’ as US approves missiles sale
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 30, 2025
Zelensky says several meetings planned next week to push peace talks forward Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv that he expected "several meetings at different venues" with European leaders next week. Ukrainian negotiators have been trying...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to hold talks in Constanta on Monday with President Nicusor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan
Radio Romania International
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be in Romania on Monday and will meet with President Nicusor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Constanta, the Presidential Administration informs. The discussions will focus on...
Russia’s Putin and India’s Modi among world leaders to attend major China-led summit on Sunday as Trump upends global relations
CNN
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August 30, 2025
Tianjin, China — Autocrats, populists, friends and foes, a strongman waging a war in Europe and the leader of the world’s biggest democracy will all be hosted by Chinese leader Xi Jinping this weekend at a summit designed to showcase Beijing as a...
European powers say Iran can avoid sanctions: Snapback ‘doesn’t mark end of diplomacy’
The Times of Israel
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August 30, 2025
European powers said Friday they were ready to drop a new push for sanctions on Iran if it addresses concerns on its nuclear program over the next month, but Tehran denounced the offer as insincere. Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3,...
China's Xi Welcomes Leaders In Tianjin Ahead Of Summit
International Business Times
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August 30, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping began welcoming dignitaries including United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and Egyptian Premier Moustafa Madbouly on Saturday before a summit attended by leaders from more than 20 countries. The Shanghai Cooperation...
EU urges Georgian authorities to immediately reverse NGO account freeze
JAMnews
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August 30, 2025
EU urges Georgia to lift NGO account freeze The European Union calls on the Georgian authorities to immediately reverse the decision to freeze the bank accounts of independent civil society organizations, according to a statement by the EU’s...
US court finds Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but leaves them in place for now
The Times of Israel
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August 30, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that US President Donald Trump had no legal right to impose sweeping tariffs on almost every country on earth but left in place for now his effort to build a protectionist wall around the...
EU’s Kallas: Russia won’t get frozen assets back without paying reparations
News.Az
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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday that Russia cannot expect the return of assets frozen in the EU unless Moscow pays reparations for the war in Ukraine. “We can’t possibly imagine that...if there is a ceasefire or peace...
Europeans keep punishing Elon Musk as Tesla sales plunge 40% in EU in July
Fortune
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Europeans angry at Elon Musk still aren’t buying his cars months after the billionaire predicted a “major rebound” in Tesla sales, data released Thursday shows. Tesla sales plunged 40% in July in the 27 European Union countries compared with the...
US Tariff on Small Packages Ends as Government Removes Duty Free Exemption
Times of Dubai
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August 30, 2025
4August 30, 2025 | Washington, US: The United States has terminated its longstanding US Tariff on Small Packages imported from foreign countries, representing a significant transformation in the landscape of global e-commerce and trade. This...
Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of August 2025
JD Supra - California
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August 30, 2025
I. U.S. SANCTIONS U.S. Department of the Treasury Sanctions Russian Cryptocurrency Exchange: On August 14, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) re-designated the cryptocurrency exchange, Garantex Europe...
US approves US$329 million in sales of Patriot equipment and satellite communication services to Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Patriot air defence systems. Stock photo: Getty Images The US State Department has approved the sale to Ukraine of equipment and support services for the Patriot air defence system, as well as Starlink satellite communication services, with a...
EU defence leaders pledge pressure to end war in Ukraine
Mid Day Mumbai
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August 30, 2025
Outrage over the attack propelled the political leaders of Europe’s armed forces to condemn Russia even before Friday’s meeting and call for stronger measures on Moscow like seizing frozen assets, further sanctions, increasing support for...
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures 24, authorities say
Brussels Morning
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August 30, 2025
Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian forces conducted a broad attack on Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, resulting in one death, at least 24 injuries, and damage to infrastructure and homes, authorities reported Saturday. The Ukrainian air...
Europe must face the truth about Ukraine
Daily Trust
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August 30, 2025
The war in Ukraine continues with no real solution in sight. U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to end the conflict quickly. But he may withdraw from any peace deal if European countries do not accept some of Russia’s key...