Lavrov says Russia ready to offer ‘security guarantees’ to EU and NATO
At a security forum in Minsk, Russia’s top diplomat claims Moscow has “no plans” to attack NATO states and is open to formal security pledges
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Belgium’s Defence Minister Says NATO Would “Wipe Moscow Off the Map” if Russia Attacked Brussels
Francken cautioned against underestimating Russia’s military strength
Germany Unveils €377Bn Plan to Build Europe’s Strongest Conventional Army
Boosting domestic arms production and expanding land, air and space capabilities
Uzbekistan and EU Conclude WTO Accession Talks
The announcement was made during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Brussels
Uzbekistan and EU Sign Historic Partnership Agreement in Brussels
The new document replaces the 1996 partnership agreement
Uzbek President Mirziyoyev Meets European Business Leaders
Over the past seven years, Uzbekistan’s trade with the EU has doubled
EU Adds Five Central Asian Banks to New Sanctions List
The sanctions will take effect on November 12
UK pushes for rapid EU reset, but Brussels isn’t in a hurry
Without an accord, UK exporters could face the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism from January 2026
Tashkent Airport Cargo Terminal Regains RA3 Status for EU and UK Shipments
Independent auditors carried out the assessment
Uzbekistan and EU to Sign Enhanced Partnership Agreement
The accord provides Brussels with access to Central Asia’s fast-growing market
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Condemns France for Leading EU Push to Scan Private Messages
He blamed French politicians
Uztemiryulkonteyner Boosts Uzbekistan–Europe Trade with New CASCA+ Cargo Route
The company dispatched urea containers from the Sergeli logistics centre
Italy Protests US Move to Impose Heavy Tariffs on Pasta Imports
The move forms part of an investigation into alleged dumping practices
France Plunged Into Crisis as Prime Minister Lecornu Quits After 14 Hours
On Monday morning Lecornu handed his resignation to Macron
EU Weighs Unfreezing €2 Bn of Deripaska-Linked Assets to Compensate Raiffeisen
Sandu’s PAS Secures Clear Majority in Moldova’s Election
Maia Sandu’s PAS won 50.1% of the vote
Netanyahu Vows to Condemn Nations Recognising Palestine in UN Speech
The Israeli prime minister vowed to denounce countries including the UK, France, and Canada for recognising Palestinian statehood, as Gaza airstrikes leave more civilian casualties
Xi Jinping Skips UN, Premier Li Qiang Takes Spotlight With WTO Shift
China signals new trade stance as Xi steps back from overseas diplomacy
Xi Meets EU Leaders as Europe Struggles to Define Its China Policy
Brussels struggles to balance trade, democracy, and security as Beijing deepens ties with Moscow and Washington’s stance grows uncertain
EU to Target Central Asian Banks in New Russia Sanctions Package
The names of the banks are unknown
Von der Leyen Faces Fierce Criticism Over Trump Trade Deal at Turnberry
European leaders slam Turnberry agreement as “asymmetrical” and damaging to EU’s long-term interests
U.S. Plans to Reduce Military Presence in Europe by 30%
The Pentagon is reviewing its force posture in light of global priorities
Xi Urges EU to Make “Correct Strategic Choices” as China-EU Summit Opens in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 25th European Union–China Summit in Beijing on Thursday