How America is pushing its energy interests in Europe
Energy security and independence should be top of mind as the EU prepares for a bilateral summit with the US in Washington on Friday, writes Frédéric Simon. Russia calls ‘grave mistake’ the use of ATACMS by Ukraine
Ukrainian forces used US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for the first time, inflicting heavy damage on two airfields in Russian-occupied areas, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying on Tuesday (17 October) that the weapons had "proven themselves". Putin praises ‘dear friend’ Xi, pitches Russia’s Northern Sea route
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (17 October) praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and invited global investment in the Northern Sea route which he said could deepen trade between east and west. Biden heads to Israel after Gaza hospital strike kills hundreds
A strike on a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians, deepening tensions and raising the stakes for US President Joe Biden as he flies to Israel on 18 October to signal support for its war against Hamas. Czech PM mulls moving embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
In today's edition of the Capitals, Germany doubles its diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation in the Middle East, Slovakia's nominee for environment minister does not believe in climate change, and so much more.
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