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Finland's Ambassador to Moscow, Marja Liivala, commemorated opposition politician Boris Nemtsov by laying red roses at the site of his murder on the 11th anniversary.

The European Commission has tasked the OLAF agency to investigate former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson's ties to financier Jeffrey Epstein during Mandelson's tenure as EU trade commissioner.

Katarína Mathernová, the EU ambassador to Ukraine, discusses the dire situation in Ukraine, where civilian casualties are rising amidst a prolonged war and pervasive exhaustion among the population.

The Argentine Senate is set to discuss critical issues, including the Mercosur-EU trade agreement, the Glacier Law, and the appointment of Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to Belgium.

The Argentine Senate is convening to ratify the historic Mercosur-European Union agreement and the appointment of Fernando Iglesias as ambassador, while also discussing a reform to the Glacier Law.

Hungary has refused to approve a 90 billion euro EU loan for Ukraine, linking a decision change to the resumption of Russian oil transit through Ukraine.

Ukrainian Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov emphasizes the essential support from the EU in helping Ukraine defend against aggression as the country marks the fourth anniversary of the war.

The Italian government faces challenges as European representation dwindles, yet Premier Meloni remains determined to send a message to the US through her deputy.

Hungary is attempting to delay the approval of the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia, but a final agreement is expected soon after two additional ambassador-level meetings.

Argentina's new ambassador to the EU, Fernando Iglesias, adopts a provocative political style reminiscent of President Milei's approach.

The EU Ambassador to Mexico expresses the importance of renewing the free trade agreement between Mexico and the EU, which is expected to eliminate nearly all tariffs between the two parties by mid-year.

Guinea-Bissau police forcibly removed the EU ambassador from a human rights association meeting, drawing condemnation from the organization amid European Union silence.

The EU ambassador to Guinea-Bissau was expelled by armed police during a visit to the headquarters of the League of Human Rights, which the organization denounced as intimidation.

The spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry criticized the EU ambassador in Kyiv, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine due to Russian assaults on its energy infrastructure.

Katarina Mathernova, the European Union Ambassador to Ukraine, defends Europe's decisions regarding support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, emphasizing the necessity of sanctions and security guarantees to ensure a peaceful future.

A successful event dedicated to International Greek Language Day was held in the European Parliament in Brussels, organized by Greek MEP El. Meleti and the Permanent Representative of Greece to the EU, Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas.

Russian Ambassador to Albania Alexey Zaytsev warns that Croatia and Albania are actively integrating Kosovo into NATO and EU frameworks, potentially rekindling old conflicts in the Balkans.

EU member states have finalized their agreement on a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, reached during an ambassador meeting in Brussels.

Former British minister and US ambassador Peter Mandelson is leaving the House of Lords amidst revelations of his close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have prompted the UK government to draft legislation that could strip him of his noble title.

The EU Ambassador to Egypt, Angelina Eichhorst, participated in a tour in Qena where she sampled local products and reviewed development projects funded by the EU.

Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law implementing the EU Digital Services Act, expressing concerns that poor legislative additions could undermine important protections for citizens, especially children.

Lithuania's Ambassador to the European Union, Nerijus Aleksiejūnas, has expressed opposition to proposals for resuming dialogue between the EU and Russia, citing unmet conditions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Czech Republic intends to summon the Ukrainian ambassador for an explanation regarding his critical remarks about a Czech political figure's stance on military aid to Ukraine.