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Russia holds Victory Day parade marking 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany defeat
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Russia holds Victory Day parade marking 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany defeat

9 May 2025
Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square on Friday attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The parade and other ceremonies underline Moscow’s efforts to project its global power and cement the alliances it has forged while seeking a counterbalance to the West amid the conflict in Ukraine that has dragged into a fourth year.
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Azerbaijan and China sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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Azerbaijan and China sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

8 May 2025
China and Azerbaijan have announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Beijing on 23 April. During the talks, President Xi said that both sides should continuously enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and strengthen international collaboration to open a new chapter of all-round cooperation. President Aliyev was in China for  a state visit between 22 and 24 April.
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Biden and Erdogan discuss South Caucasus
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Biden and Erdogan discuss South Caucasus

1 November 2021
The presidents of the United States and Turkey met in Rome on Sunday (31 October), on the margins of the G20 summit which took place in the Italian capital over the weekend. The two countries are important allies in NATO, but differences have marred relations in recent years, particularly as Turkey has pursued a more assertive foreign policy.
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UN Security Council extends MINURSO mission
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UN Security Council extends MINURSO mission

31 October 2021
The UN Security Council called on Friday (29 October), in a resolution, on all parties involved in the Western Sahara dispute to resume negotiations “without preconditions and in good faith” in search of a “just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution”. The resolution also extended the mandate for the UN Mission for the Referendum on Western Sahara (MINURSO) for another year until 31 October 2022.
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Borrell: Gas cannot be used as a geopolitical weapon
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Borrell: Gas cannot be used as a geopolitical weapon

29 October 2021
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in Brussels on Thursday (28 October) that in Moldova, the EU sees attempts by Gazprom to put political pressure in return to lower the gas prices. He said he had agreed with the Moldovan Prime Minister on the importance of strengthening resilience against any potential efforts by third parties to use energy as a geopolitical weapon. "Gas is a commodity. It has been bought and sold, sold and bought but it cannot be used as a geopolitical weapon", Borrell stated.
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International partners pledge support to Libya ahead of December presidential elections
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International partners pledge support to Libya ahead of December presidential elections

22 October 2021
On Thursday (21 October), Libya's transitional government hosted various foreign officials in Tripoli to garner support for the transition process.  Around 30 delegations participated in the Libya Stabilization Conference including those representing the United Nations, European Union, African Union and the Arab League.
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Opinion: Josep Borrell on the Conference on the future of Europe and what citizens want for Europe’s global role
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Opinion: Josep Borrell on the Conference on the future of Europe and what citizens want for Europe’s global role

18 October 2021
"The 'Conference on the Future of Europe' was launched in Spring this year to open a new debate with citizens to address Europe's challenges and priorities. Listening to citizens and giving them a say is also highly relevant when it comes to foreign and security policy. Citizens are expecting more from us, so we should heed their call for action and results", EU High Representative Josep Borrell wrote on his blog
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Iran said to be ready to resume nuclear talks
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Iran said to be ready to resume nuclear talks

18 October 2021
Diplomatic and political sources in various capitals in Europe and the Middle East suggest that Iran may be ready to resume  talks on the "nuclear file" in the coming days. A senior Iranian diplomat is expected in Brussels later this week for further discussions ahead of the resumption of the official negotiations in Vienna.
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