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Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say

EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks to media during an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks to media during an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open

A view shows the U.S. embassy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 20, 2024. REUTERS/Sergiy Karazy
A view shows the U.S. embassy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 20, 2024. REUTERS/Sergiy Karazy

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role

A view shows a street with a destroyed shopping mall, which was hit during yesterday's Russian missile and drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko
A view shows a street with a destroyed shopping mall, which was hit during yesterday's Russian missile and drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko

US arrests sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue orders in pending appeals, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue orders in pending appeals, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says must align with Trump’s interests

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz attending a UN Security Council meeting at the UN's headquarters in New York City, in April 2026.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz attending a UN Security Council meeting at the UN's headquarters in New York City, in April 2026.

Indonesia to review visa waivers after foreign scammers’ arrests

Indonesian police escorting a group of foreign suspects before authorities hold a press conference on an online fraud case in Surabaya, Indonesia, on May 8.
Indonesian police escorting a group of foreign suspects before authorities hold a press conference on an online fraud case in Surabaya, Indonesia, on May 8.

EU ministers dismiss Putin’s idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder (above) could represent Europe in talks with Moscow for new security arrangements.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder (above) could represent Europe in talks with Moscow for new security arrangements.

EU wants to move fast on Moldova accession talks, Kallas says

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas and Moldova's President Maia Sandu arrive for a press conference following their meeting in Chisinau, Moldova May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas and Moldova's President Maia Sandu arrive for a press conference following their meeting in Chisinau, Moldova May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

US launches review of Mexican consulates

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and the Mexico flag are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and the Mexico flag are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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