Israeli foreign minister slams EU’s Borrell over Iran outreach

Israeli foreign minister slams EU’s Borrell over Iran outreach

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has attacked EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell over a visit to Tehran aimed at relaunching negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal, which Israel has long rejected and tried to undermine in any way it could. As a courtesy, Borrell reached out to Lapid ahead of his visit to Tehran, … Read more

Why It’s Important To Debate Foreign Policy Even In Times Of Conflict

Why It’s Important To Debate Foreign Policy Even In Times Of Conflict

Americans are divided on most issues these days. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine might be an exception — sort of. In recent polling, both Democrats and Republicans say they support Ukraine over Russia, approve of economic sanctions against Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, and agree that the US should send money and weapons … Read more

Russia could drag out Ukraine crisis for months, warns Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

Russia could drag out Ukraine crisis for months, warns Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

Russia could drag out the crisis over Ukraine for weeks – or even months – in an attempt to undermine Western unity, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned. Ms Truss said it was essential not to be “lulled into a false sense of security” by Moscow’s claims it was beginning draw back its forces from … Read more

Foreign Office must learn from 'chaos' of Kabul in assisting Ukraine, says Labour

Foreign Office must learn from 'chaos' of Kabul in assisting Ukraine, says Labour

Ministers must learn lessons from the “chaos” of the Afghanistan evacuation to help people fleeing Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion, Labor has said. Britons have been told by the Foreign Office to leave Ukraine immediately as fears grow that Russian President Vladimir Putin will order an attack in the coming days. Foreign … Read more

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tests positive for Covid meaning she will miss Ukraine trip

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tests positive for Covid meaning she will miss Ukraine trip

Secretary of State Liz Truss will miss a trip to Ukraine after testing positive for the coronavirus. Ms Truss announced on Twitter Monday night that she had tested positive and would be working from home during isolation. But she was due on Tuesday to visit Prime Minister Boris Johnson for a meeting with Ukrainian President … Read more