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Germany closes its embassy in South Sudan as it teeters on the brink of civil war

The German government is temporarily closing its embassy in South Sudan

The Independent UK

Germany reopens Damascus embassy 13 years after Syrian war forced its closure

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said her trip to Damascus, her second since the fall of the al-Assad regime, was meant to renew the possibility of 'a political new beginning' between the two countries.

Euronews

Germany reopens its embassy in Syria, 13 years after it was closed

Germany has reopened its embassy in Damascus, 13 years after it was shut in the early days of Syria’s civil war

The Independent UK

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EU, others pledge more than $6bn to Syria in post-al-Assad donor drive

Western powers and regional neighbours attend conference in Brussels aimed at helping country rebuild after civil war.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Odesa drone attack cuts power, water and heating for second day

Woman aged 77 died of shrapnel wounds; Zelenskyy offers minerals deal signature and peace plan. What we know on day 1,106

The Guardian - AU

Who are the candidates for chancellor in Germany's elections?

This Sunday, 23 February, Germans vote in parliamentary elections, deciding who will occupy the 630 seats of the Bundestag and who will be the country's next chancellor. Who are the candidates, and what are their views on Germany's relationship with France?

Radio France Internationale

Why Europe’s defence spending may need a bold new approach

In Paris and Munich, European leaders debated ideas aimed at reshaping Europe’s postwar dependence on the US

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for united US-Europe support against Russia

Ukraine’s president meets leaders at Munich Security Conference amid a push to end Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

What we learned from Trump and Putin’s phone call – editor’s briefing

Annalena Baerbock, the German foreign minister, spoke for much of the European diplomatic community when she reacted to news of Donald Trump’s phone chat with Vladimir Putin: “This is the way the Trump administration operates,” she declared. “This is not how others do foreign policy, but this is now the…

The Conversation

France Says EU Working Toward 'Rapid' Easing Of Syria Sanctions

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union was working toward swiftly easing Syria sanctions as Paris hosted a conference on the transition in the war-torn country after president Bashar al-Assad's fall.

International Business Times

Nato chief Rutte insists Trump and Putin peace plan must include Ukraine

Nato chief Mark Rutte, the head of the 32-nation defence bloc Nato, on Thursday insisted that Ukraine must be closely involved in any peace talks.

Radio France Internationale

‘The far right wants us to play by their rules’: Can German Greens survive ‘witch-hunt’?

As AfD says Germany is in grip of ‘eco-dictatorship’, Green party tones down mention of climate action

The Guardian - UK

Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers

Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues.

Al Jazeera

Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus

Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition

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Al Jazeera

EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh

Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s removal.

The Independent UK

Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief

Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad

International Business Times

Germany Races To Secure Stricken 'Russian Shadow Fleet' Oil Tanker

Germany was racing Saturday to secure a heavily loaded tanker stranded off its northern coast, towing the stricken ship it said was part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" away from shore to avert an oil spill.

Al Jazeera

How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition?

Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country’s frail transition.

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International Business Times

Macron Urges 'Realistic' Expectations From Ukraine On Territory

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have "realistic" expectations on territory as its fight against the Russian invasion heads into a fourth year, saying he saw no "quick and easy solution" to the conflict.

Radio France Internationale

French and German Foreign Ministers call for 'an inclusive Syria'

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock emerged from talks with Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, stressing their hopes that he will construct a more inclusive society than previous ruler Bashar-al Assad.

Radio France Internationale

French and German diplomats seek fresh start with new Syrian leaders

France and Germany's foreign ministers are in Damascus for talks with Syrian de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the highest-level Western visit since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad last month.

The Guardian - UK

French and German foreign ministers ‘want new relationship with Syria’

Jean-Noël Barrot and Annalena Baerbock call for peaceful transition in highest-level western visit since Assad’s fall

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: German and French foreign ministers seek 'new beginning' with Syria

The German and French foreign ministers are heading to Damascus to send what the German minister said is a clear signal that a “political new beginning” between Europe and Syria is possible

Al Jazeera

French, German foreign ministers meet Syria’s de facto rulers

Germany’s Annalena Baerbock says Europe will support Syria but ‘will not be a financier of Islamist structures’.

International Business Times

Top European Diplomats In Syria For Talks With Leader Sharaa

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet the French and German foreign ministers on Friday, in the highest-level visit by major Western powers under the new authorities in Damascus.

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