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European Parliament condemns Russia’s drone incursions in the EU

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Drone incursions and airspace violations of EU territory are not isolated incidents but an integral part of Russia’s broader strategy

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G7 leaders commit to increase pressure on Russian war economy

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

In a statement on geopolitical issues at the conclusion of their June 15 to 17 meeting in Evian, G7 leaders

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European Parliament approves AI Act amendments, ‘nudifier’ ban

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff AI, European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on June 16 to give its final approval to the amendment of certain rules within the

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Stronger air passenger rights in the EU on the way

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

In negotiations concluded on June 15, European Union transport ministers and the European Parliament have reached agreement on updated, stronger

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EU foreign policy chief: Visa ban for Russian combatants doable

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Schengen, Ukraine

The ban proposed by the European Commission on Russian combatants getting visas to enter the European Union is, according to

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EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions on Russia over war on Ukraine

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers adopted on June 15 a set of restrictive measures to combat Russia’s war of aggression against

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EU leaders welcome US – Iran framework agreement

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Iran

European Union leaders welcomed on June 15 the framework agreement between the United States and Iran, part of which reportedly

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EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova to begin on June 15

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Ukraine

All European Union member states have agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, European Council

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European Commission puts forward 21st sanctions package against Russia over war on Ukraine

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen announced on June 9 the proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia

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