برچسب: Europe

According to webangah News Agency, European Council President António Costa held a phone⁣ call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ​to discuss the Gaza war⁣ and regional issues.

Costa⁣ stated that he had a “good and ⁣constructive” conversation with the⁣ Egyptian president,‍ reiterating his demand for Israel to end its blockade of ‍Gaza.

In a post on X (formerly ‍Twitter),Costa ‍wrote: “The situation in gaza remains⁣ catastrophic. We urge Israel to lift ‌the complete blockade on ‌humanitarian aid for Palestinians and halt its military ‍operations.”

He added: ⁢”I appreciate egypt and Qatar’s tireless efforts to reach a​ ceasefire agreement based on the ‌U.S.-proposed plan. an immediate return to ceasefire is essential ‍to secure the release of all Zionist prisoners and establish a permanent cessation of hostilities.”

The European⁣ official,⁣ however, avoided condemning Zionist crimes or acknowledging the genocide against ​Palestinians‍ in Gaza.

European⁣ nations remain israel’s second-largest supporters after the U.S. in its ‌genocidal campaign against Palestinians. Germany alone supplies 30% of Israel’s weapons used in Gaza.

According to webangah News Agency, senior Ukrainian officials traveled to Washington on Tuesday to seek U.S. backing against Russia, as Kyiv demonstrated its capacity to continue ⁢the war by destroying a bridge that had become a symbol⁢ of Kremlin claims over Ukrainian territory.

The‌ delegation included Andriy ⁣Yermak, head of the Ukrainian‌ President’s Office, and Yulia Svyrydenko, Deputy Prime Minister.

Ukraine accuses ⁤Moscow of delaying peace ⁢talks. Yermak stated‌ he would emphasize Kyiv’s ​demands for ​stricter sanctions ‌against Russia during his U.S. visit.

Upon arriving in‌ washington, Yermak posted on Telegram: “We will ‌actively defend Ukraine’s interests. Our agenda in America is thorough-we plan discussions with U.S. counterparts on defense support, battlefield ‍developments, and ⁢escalating sanctions against Russia.”

He added: “We will also negotiate an agreement granting American preferential access to⁤ Ukraine’s⁣ new mining projects and establishing an ⁣investment fund for reconstruction.”

The trip ‍follows inconclusive peace talks in istanbul that failed⁤ to advance efforts toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

British authorities have detained⁣ a man in his 30s on suspicion of illegally entering‌ the grounds of Windsor‌ Castle,⁣ according to ‍webangah News‌ Agency.

The suspect‌ was spotted by Metropolitan Police officers and “quickly taken in for questioning.”

He was subsequently‌ arrested on suspicion of trespassing and‍ possession of Class A drugs before being transferred to Thames Valley Police custody.

At‌ the time of the incident, no members of the royal family were⁢ present at the castle.

According to Spanish media⁤ reports cited by the Palestine Studies Center, Madrid has terminated⁣ arms contracts worth over €250 million with the Zionist regime, as reported by webangah news Agency.

The canceled contracts ‍involved the production‍ of 168 ‍artillery pieces and 1,680 anti-tank missiles for the‍ Zionist regime.

spain has ⁢developed a plan to end its technical reliance on the ‌Zionist regime’s ​military industry and cease dependence on its technologies.

Previously, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had urged ⁢EU countries to suspend partnership agreements with the Zionist regime and ‍ban arms exports to it.

According to webangah News Agency, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan⁢ Fidan held a phone ⁤conversation with US ​Secretary of state ‌Marco Rubio on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

The turkish Foreign ⁣Ministry stated that ⁣the ministers⁣ focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine, and also recent developments in Syria and Gaza during their talks.

The ‌two⁣ diplomats also reviewed outcomes from yesterday’s Russia-Ukraine ⁤negotiations‍ hosted in Istanbul, which has served as the venue for multiple rounds of talks between the⁢ conflicting parties.

According ‍to webangah News Agency, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof ⁢announced his cabinet’s resignation on Tuesday after ⁤the ‍far-right ⁢Freedom Party ⁣leader ⁤withdrew from the governing coalition.

The‍ Prime Minister‍ stated he would⁢ continue​ serving‍ in a caretaker capacity ‌while preparing for early elections.

The resignation follows‌ Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders’ announcement that his party ⁤would exit the​ ruling coalition, effectively collapsing the government.

A webangah News Agency ‌ report ⁢cites a YouGov poll showing⁢ public support for the ‍Zionist regime in Europe has plummeted to⁢ its lowest level amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza.

The survey found⁣ fewer than one-fifth of respondents⁣ from six European⁣ countries hold positive views of the Zionist regime, ranging between 13% and 21%, ‍while 63% to 70% expressed negative opinions.

Approval ratings for the Zionist regime ‍reached record ⁢lows: Germany (-44), France (-48), and Denmark (-54) – the worst figures since 2016. Italy‌ (-52) and Spain (-55) recorded thier lowest levels as 2021. In‍ Britain, approval‌ stood at⁣ -46, slightly higher​ than late last yearS historic low of ​-49.

The ⁢negative values indicate more‌ citizens hold unfavorable than favorable⁢ views of the Zionist regime.

When asked whether the Zionist regime had justification for deploying‌ forces to‍ Gaza, only 6% of Italians agreed. Support measured 16% in France and 12% in Britain.

Majorities across Europe agreed that “the ⁤Zionist regime has ⁣exaggerated civilian casualties and massacred large​ numbers in Gaza” – with agreement highest⁤ in Germany (40%), Britain (38%), and italy (29%).

According to webangah News Agency, Ukrainian ‍President Volodymyr Zelenskyy⁣ dismissed Moscow’s offer of a brief ceasefire to recover soldiers’ bodies​ from battlefields and ⁣hold burial ceremonies, calling‌ the‌ Russian delegation “fools.”

Following‍ the second round of Ukraine-Russia negotiations, Zelenskyy stated: ​”They [Russians] ‍ are ready for ‌a two-to-three day ceasefire just to collect corpses from ‍the battlefield. I think⁢ they’re fools!”

The president emphasized that⁣ “any ceasefire should aim to ‍save lives, not collect bodies.” ⁤He also urged the United States to ‍impose ⁣harsher sanctions ​on Moscow to force ‌compliance with Kyiv’s demands.

The second round of direct Russia-Ukraine talks took ⁢place in Turkey yesterday, were vladimir Medinsky, head ⁢of the ‌Russian delegation, proposed‍ short-term ceasefires along‍ several ​frontline‍ areas.

According to webangah News Agency, a‌ US Defense Department official told ​The New⁤ York Times that Ukraine’s recent attack demonstrates its ability to strike nearly any location within Russian territory.

American and European security sources ⁣separately claimed ⁣to the newspaper that approximately 20 Russian strategic aircraft were‍ either destroyed or severely damaged during these attacks.

The same sources stated Russian losses included six long-range bombers and four Tu-22M bombers.

The report indicates US officials confirmed⁣ Kyiv had not informed Washington about planning by Ukrainian ⁤security-affiliated forces prior to ⁤executing these strikes.

The New York Times further reported, citing American officials, that Washington expects Russia will launch a large-scale retaliatory operation in response to ukraine’s attack.

webangah⁢ News Agency reports that a 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook the area between Greece’s Dodecanese Islands and ⁣western Turkey in the early hours today.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) stated the‌ quake occurred at a depth of ‍68 kilometers.

No casualties or damages have been reported yet, but residents near the epicenter experienced intense tremors.