EU pledges €1B to rebuild Ukraine’s damaged energy infrastructure

“The European Union will not allow Russia to force our courageous Ukrainian friends into submission through cold. Instead, we are increasing our support to ensure the lights stay on,” stated Jørgensen.
He mentioned that the €920 million would be allocated to “strengthen grids, restore damaged heat and power plants, improve physical protection, and enhance decentralized electricit

Global Human Rights Agenda Mapped at the 61st Regular Session
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is holding its sixty-first regular session in Geneva from 23 February to 31 March 2026. This session gathers ministers and senior officials during a high-level segment (23–25 February) and features weeks of country debates, expert dialogues, and mandate and resolution votes. Major discussi

The escalation of conflict is increasing risks for civilians and aid workers, with three humanitarian staff members killed between 7 and 16 February in Jonglei and Upper Nile states, as reported by the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Access to some severely affected areas remains limited despite renewed promises from authorities to facilitate relief efforts.
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov increased pressure by telling reporters on Tuesday that authorities noted “a large number of violations” and Telegram’s “unwillingness … to cooperate.”
The investigation represents the latest episode in Moscow’s long-standing conflict with Durov. In 2018, Russia attempted to block Telegram after the company refused to provide encryption keys—a ban that ulti

The meeting between Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, and Hazem Al-Sharaa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Economic Development of Syria, goes beyond typical diplomacy. Official statements indicate they reviewed UAE-Syria relations and discussed Syria’s economic changes amidst regional and global shifts.
In the evolving Midd

Britain is targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, which consists of oil tankers used to circumvent sanctions. These vessels have been tracked, intercepted, and boarded by the U.K. and its allies. The U.K. is imposing sanctions on 48 vessels and 175 companies within Russia’s “2Rivers” illicit oil network. The U.K. Foreign Office stated this action sends a clear message that Russian oil is not available o

A suspicious email. A leaked password. A targeted advertisement that knows too much. Across the European Union, personal data misuse is becoming more common. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides residents with specific rights, but enforcing them involves certain steps. Here’s what to do if you believe your data has been misused.
The notification arrives late at night: “We

Merz in China and POLITICO Celebrates 2nd Anniversary in Berlin

Merz in China and POLITICO Celebrates 2nd Anniversary in Berlin
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The prevalent strategy for addressing the climate crisis today is focused on sustainability—sustainable development, trade, travel, economics, and more. Essentially, it’s all about going green, continuing current activities but in a more environmentally friendly way. This approach raises three fundamental questions: Can such changes occur in a system reliant on constant expansion and exploitation

The U.S. embassy did not respond immediately to POLITICO’s request for comment.
Kushner faced criticism from French authorities due to U.S. government posts on X regarding the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, killed earlier this month during a fight at a political conference in Lyon. Individuals linked to ultra-left groups are under investigation for the incident.
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