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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
EU foreign policy chief says Operation Spider's Web is rewriting military history
Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has stated that recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's strategic military aviation are "rewriting the military history". Source: Kallas upon arriving at a meeting of the NATO defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday 5 June, as reported by European Pravda Details: Kallas said that a special operation codenamed Pavutyna (Spider's Web) shows how relatively inexpensive drones can destroy extremely costly aircraft, changing the very nature of modern warfare. Quote: "We have seen over the last weekend these drone attacks of Ukraine that are rewriting the military history. I mean, they used drones costing thousands to take out planes costing millions. So, I think this is clearly bringing the cost up also for the Russians, again, so that Russians would also want peace." Details: Meanwhile, she stressed that Russia is not changing its tactics and continues systematic attacks on Ukraine's civilian population and infrastructure. Quote: "Let me remind you that it is against the international humanitarian law to attack civilians or civilian infrastructure, and Russia is doing that all the time. Our response should not be to take a step back. Our response should be to put more pressure on Russia so that they would also want peace." Background: Axios reported that US President Donald Trump is supposedly enthusiastic about Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web, but concerned about Russia's possible response. A senior official in the North Atlantic Alliance hailed Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web targeting Russian strategic aircraft as highly successful. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
EU foreign policy chief calls for "strongest pressure" on Russia after large-scale attack
Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has commented on another large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine, which took place on the night of 24-25 May. Source: Kallas on X (Twitter) on Sunday, as reported by European Pravda Details: The strikes resulted in civilian casualties, including children. Quote from Kallas: "Last night's attacks again show Russia bent on more suffering and the annihilation of Ukraine. Devastating to see children among innocent victims harmed and killed. My thoughts are with the families today." Details: She stressed that the international community must step up efforts to stop Russian aggression. "We need the strongest international pressure on Russia to stop this war," Kallas added. Background: Following Russia's large-scale air attack on the night of 24-25 May, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová stated that Russia is mocking the world and the United States' attempts to achieve peace. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called for a strong response to the overnight large-scale airstrike on Ukraine. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Bahrain News Gazette
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
Foreign Minister Joins Arab-Islamic Committee Meeting with EU in Cairo
Cairo: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, took part in the meeting of the Joint Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Developments in Gaza with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Cairo. The meeting was convened at the invitation of Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptians Abroad of Egypt. According to Bahrain News Agency, the committee's delegation was led by Dr. Abdelatty, including foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Palestine, Turkey, Indonesia, Nigeria, as well as the Secretary General of the League of Arab States and the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The EU delegation was headed by Kaja Kallas. The meeting focused on the latest developments in Gaza amid recent Israeli attacks, the breakdown of the ceasefire, and worsening humanitarian conditions due to restricted aid. Participants reviewed the Arab plan for recovery and reconstr uction in Gaza and preparations for an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction to be hosted in Cairo. A joint statement following the meeting expressed concern over the ceasefire collapse and rising civilian casualties, calling for the ceasefire's immediate implementation and detainee exchanges. It emphasized progressing to the second phase of the agreement, including releasing all hostages and permanently ending hostilities. The parties endorsed the Arab recovery and reconstruction plan, highlighting its importance in ensuring Palestinians remain on their land. They strongly opposed any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza or the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, warning of serious consequences. Bahrain's delegation included Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, and Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Al Turaifi, Head of the Arab and African Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Jordan News
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Al-Safadi Participates in the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee Meeting on Gaza - Jordan News
Today, Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, is participating in the meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting will also include the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. اضافة اعلان The meeting will be attended by the Foreign Ministers of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Turkey, and the Republic of Indonesia, along with the Secretary-General of the Arab League, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. The meeting aims to enhance coordination between Arab and Islamic countries regarding the Gaza issue, exchange views on the current situation in the Gaza Strip, and discuss ways to support the Palestinian people in the face of the ongoing challenges.
Egypt Independent
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Abdelatty contacts European officials on Gaza developments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday held phone calls with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. The move comes in light of successive developments in the Gaza Strip. The calls focused on the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and its dire repercussions on the region's stability. During the calls, Abdelatty said the Israeli aggression is reviving tension in the region and hindering the strenuous efforts aimed at calming the situation and restoring stability. The Egyptian foreign minister stressed the need for the European Union to place pressure on Israel to immediately stop its aggression against civilians in the Gaza Strip, which he said constitutes a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement. He also emphasized the need for parties to exercise self-restraint to allow mediators to complete their efforts to hammer out a permanent ceasefire agreement in its three phases. During the calls, it was agreed to continue contacts and joint coordination to de-escalate the situation in Gaza.
