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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
European leaders shift focus to defending Ukraine without US support, the Telegraph reports
European officials drafting proposals for a Ukraine peacekeeping force acknowledged that Europe must "get real" about the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump abandoning support for Kyiv, the Telegraph reported on May 31 citing undisclosed sources. According to the Telegraph, senior European diplomats meeting in The Hague agreed to shift their focus from deploying troops to enforce a ceasefire to preparing long-term strategies for supporting Ukraine without American backing. Previously, the United Kingdom and France led efforts to form a so-called "coalition of the willing," a deterrence force that would be deployed in the event of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Leaders of 31 nations met in Paris on March 27 at a summit for the coalition. While over 30 countries have expressed interest in the coalition, only a few have publicly committed to deploying troops. "Let's get real and admit the U.S. will never be on board," the Telegraph quoted a Western official. The comments reflect growing unease in European capitals about Trump's continued opposition to Ukraine's accession to NATO and his criticism of Kyiv's war effort. On May 19, Trump reiterated he would abandon efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine if progress is not made. One European diplomat said the discussions centered on how to maintain support "when we assume that the U.S. would only continue providing some specific assets, such as intelligence." The discussions also touched on increasing economic pressure on Russia and inviting President Volodymyr Zelensky to the June NATO summit in The Hague, despite concerns about Trump's resistance to Ukraine joining the alliance. Italy's ANSA news agency reported earlier this month that the United States opposed Zelensky's participation, citing unnamed diplomatic sources. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied the claims. Trump has repeatedly echoed Moscow's narrative that Ukraine's efforts to join NATO have been one of the root causes of the full-scale invasion. In March, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha firmly opposed any limitations on Ukraine's right to join international organizations, specifically NATO and the European Union, as a condition for reaching a potential peace agreement. Read also: All territory will revert to Ukraine, predicts US diplomat We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Maroc
a day ago
- Politics
- Maroc
MAP Seals Cooperation Agreements with Three Mediterranean News Agencies
Maghreb Arab Press Agency (MAP) signed three cooperation agreements in Marrakech on Thursday, with the Italian News Agency (ANSA), the Syrian News Agency (SANA) and the Bosnia-Herzegovina News Agency (FENA) respectively, as part of the 33rd General Assembly of the Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies (AMAN). Inked by MAP Director General Fouad Arif and ANSA CEO Stefano de Alessandri, the first agreement establishes a framework for the reciprocal exchange of the two agencies' news services, and authorizes the provision of dispatches in English to enrich the respective international news offer. It also provides for the possibility of joint projects in favor of institutional and economic communication in the two agencies' respective countries. The second agreement, initialed by Arif and SANA Agency Director General Ziad Al-Mahamid, establishes a framework for the free, reciprocal exchange of multimedia content, including text, images, videos and computer graphics. The agreement further tackles direct, secure access to both agencies' editorial platforms, as well as priority given to each for coverage of events in their respective countries, in addition to facilitating correspondents missions' on the field, organizing professional visits and joint training in editorial, technical and digital fields. The third agreement, signed by Arif and FENA Managing Director Ilija Musa, focuses on free exchange of the two agencies' online content. It also includes a logistical cooperation component, facilitating joint coverage of events and official visits, as well as reciprocal access to multimedia content and likely exchanging newsletters, books, archives and professional expertise. Furthermore, this partnership encourages exchanges of visits between managers and journalists from the two agencies, as well as arranging targeted training related to their professional activities. At the 33rd General Assembly of this Mediterranean Alliance, held in Marrakech on May 28-29, MAP was elected president of AMAN for the 2025-2026 period. Held under the theme "Football and Media in the Mediterranean: Building Bridges Beyond Borders," this Assembly was an opportunity to highlight the large-scale projects implemented in Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, as part of hosting the 2030 Football World Cup. MAP: 29 mai 2025
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Italian parties stage pro-Palestine rally next month in Rome
Rome - Saba: A number of Italian party leaders announced on Thursday the organization of a mass national demonstration in the capital, Rome, on June 7, in solidarity with the Palestinian people and in rejection of the aggression on Gaza. According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the demonstration was announced as a joint initiative by the leader of the Five Star Movement, Giuseppe Conte; the leader of the Democratic Party, Elie Schlein; the leader of the Left Party, Nicola Fratoianni; and the leader of the Green Party, Angelo Bonelli. The party leaders emphasized that the demonstration aims to stop the massacres in Gaza and to reject the "crimes of the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," who is wanted by the International Criminal Court. They called on "everyone who feels intolerant of what is happening" to participate in the popular movement. The leaders indicated that the demonstration is based on a clear political program, included in a joint parliamentary proposal recently submitted to the Italian Parliament. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Vatican offers to host Ukraine-Russia talks, urges swift peace
The Vatican on Tuesday repeated an offer to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Pietro Parolin reiterated an offer made by Pope Leo XIV to hold meetings between the warring countries in a "neutral, protected venue." At the same time, according to a report by the Italian news agency ANSA, the cardinal made it clear that the Vatican did not necessarily see itself as a mediator in the talks, and that any mediation "must be requested by the parties." Parolin pointed out that other locations such as Geneva were also under discussion. "It is not important where the negotiations between Russians and Ukrainians — negotiations we all hope for — will take place. What truly matters is that these negotiations finally begin, because it is urgent to stop the war," he said. So far, there is no date for new talks, though it has been suggested there could be a meeting in the Vatican in mid-June. During the war, which has now been ongoing for more than three years, the Holy See under the late pope Francis repeatedly attempted to mediate, but without much success.
Egypt Today
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Italy slams Netanyahu for killing ‘thousands of innocent Palestinians, risking damaging Israel'
CAIRO – 23 May 2025: Italy's Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto emphasized on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'is wrong in killing thousands of innocent Palestinians,' warning that such actions 'risk damaging Israel itself.' 'The fact that this war is leading to the killing of thousands of innocent people is creating the conditions for Hamas to find even more consensus,' reported Italy's news agency ANSA, quoting Crosetto as saying at the Trento Economics Festival. The festival, taking place from 22 to 25 May in Italy's Trento, features the presence of representatives from top-notch European institutions as well as academics from around the world, business leaders, economists, and Nobel Prize winners. 'It is right for a friendly nation to say that Netanyahu is wrong, we must secure Palestine and give Palestine a future,' said Crosetto. 'I think it is right to tell Israel today that what is happening risks damaging Israel itself.' Israel has intensified its operations in Gaza since last week, killing hundreds of Palestinians over the past days, as part of its war that has persisted since October 2023. The war continues despite global condemnation, killing nearly 54,000 Palestinians predominantly women and children, according to the Gaza health authorities. Israel has also blocked humanitarian aid from reaching the 2.2 million residents of Gaza since March 2, pushing the enclave toward famine and leaving one in five residents facing starvation, according to UN estimates. Israel, who is facing unprecedented pressures from its closest allies over its handling of the war in Gaza, has pledged to resume a 'minimal' amount of humanitarian aid into the enclave after nearly three months of blockade#Egypt #Africa #MENAhttps:// — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 21, 2025 Over the recent days, several European leaders have condemned Israeli handling of the war, including its persistent blockade of aid. On Tuesday, the European Union announced reviewing the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which spans political and economic ties between the two sides. The United Kingdom, France and Canada have called on the Israeli government to halt its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. In a joint statement, the three countries threatened 'concrete actions' against Israel in case of its failure to abide by the international humanitarian law. As Israel escalated its military operations, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the 34th Arab League summit held in Baghdad on Saturday, called for global pressure on Israel to 'halt the massacre in Gaza.' Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for a halt to the deadly military strikes in Gaza, stating on Saturday that 'we no longer want to see the Palestinian people suffer.' Ireland's Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris accused Israel of conducting 'genocidal activity' and 'a consistent pattern of war crimes,' stating that his country will consider a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian territories.
