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UK court to hear final Assange appeal against extradition to US on 20/02/24
The High Court in London Tuesday (20 February) will begin hearing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's final UK appeal against extradition to the United States to face trial over publishing secret military and diplomatic files.

Hungary snubs EU warning against Israel’s ‘catastrophic’ Rafah offensive on 20/02/24
All European Union countries except Hungary warned Israel on Monday (19 February) against launching an offensive in Rafah that they said would deepen the catastrophe of some 1.5 million refugees crammed into the city on the southern edge of Gaza.

After retreat, Ukraine digs in to repel new Russian attacks in east on 20/02/24
Ukraine's military said on Monday (19 February) its troops had taken up new defensive positions in the east after retreating from the captured town of Avdiivka and were repelling Russian attempts to develop the offensive thrust.

Turkish-Russian trade hit by fresh US sanctions threat on 20/02/24
A US threat to hit financial firms doing business with Russia with sanctions has chilled Turkish-Russian trade, disrupting or slowing some payments for both imported oil and Turkish exports, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.

US pushes for UN to support temporary Gaza ceasefire, oppose Rafah assault on 20/02/24
The US has proposed a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and opposing a major ground offensive by its ally Israel in Rafah.

Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine shot dead in Spain on 20/02/24
A Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with his helicopter last year was found dead in an underground garage in Spain last week, his body riddled with bullets, Ukrainian and Spanish media reported on Monday (19 February).

Swedish NATO membership ‘not a matter of negotiation’, defence minister says on 20/02/24
Sweden is ready to talk with Hungary, which is still holding Stockholm's NATO accession, but its membership of the alliance is "not a matter of negotiation", Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson told Euractiv.

EU launches Red Sea mission ‘Aspides’ to protect vessels from Houthi attacks on 19/02/24
EU foreign ministers on Monday (19 February) officially launched the EU mission in the Red Sea they hope to be a deterrent against Houthis attack against merchant vessels and avoid any escalation in the region.

Clever diplomacy can solve Sweden’s NATO accession limbo on 19/02/24
In light of all the broken promises and the domestic political crisis resulting in the resignation of Hungarian president Katalin Novák, a fast ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession by Hungary is out of sight. But with clever diplomacy, partners can corner Orbán and bring him to deliver, writes Daniel Hegedüs.

Beggars can’t be choosers – Europe needs to smarten up its energy security on 19/02/24
The energy transition is no longer only important to fight climate change, but it has become a geopolitical necessity and a security issue, argue Louise van Schaik and Giulia Cretti.

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Global Europe Weekly

World Court to hear arguments on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories (19/02/24)
In unusual move, China offers to back Hungary in security matters (19/02/24)
More than 400 detained in Russia at events in memory of Navalny (19/02/24)
Munich contemplates the ‘end of peaceful times’ (18/02/24)
West Bank tensions ‘obstacle’ to peace, says EU’s Borrell (18/02/24)
Let’s mind our own defence, not who sits in the White House, Dutch PM Rutte tells Europe (18/02/24)
Georgia works to catch up with Ukraine, Moldova on EU path, president says (17/02/24)
Saddened and outraged, exiled Russians mourn Navalny’s death across Europe (17/02/24)
If ‘Ukraine is left alone, Russia will destroy us’, Zelenskyy tells Munich Security Conference (17/02/24)
EU defence commissioner proposal gains traction (17/02/24)
Europe must strengthen its ability to defend itself, Germany’s Scholz says (17/02/24)
EU’s new defence programme looks to revamp bloc’s industrial strategy (17/02/24)
West holds Putin responsible for Navalny’s death (17/02/24)
As Ukraine signs French security deal, Macron warns Russia risk reached ‘new phase’ (17/02/24)
Ukraine troops withdraw from frontline city Avdiivka (17/02/24)
Editor’s take: Putin killed Navalny on second attempt (16/02/24)
Germany becomes second country to sign security agreement with Ukraine (16/02/24)
EU lawmakers back Ireland, Spain in call for EU-Israel agreement review over Gaza (16/02/24)
‘America will continue to lead’, US Vice President Harris tells Europeans (16/02/24)
Russian opposition activist Navalny dies in penal colony (16/02/24)
Russia’s opposition in exile calls on EU not to recognise Putin’s election (16/02/24)
Europe must double Ukraine aid if US turns off the taps – Kiel Institute report (16/02/24)
UN aid chief warns of possible spillover of Gazans into Egypt (16/02/24)
Ukraine withdraws units from parts of Avdiivka, sends in crack brigade (16/02/24)
Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space (16/02/24)
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Joe Biden’s son Ukraine affairs (16/02/24)
Western ally coalition pledges one million drones for Ukraine (16/02/24)
Zelenskyy goes to Paris, Berlin to sign bilateral security deals (15/02/24)
The Brief – Brace for nuclear proliferation (15/02/24)
Former Ukraine president slams Zelenskyy for blocking him from Munich security conference (15/02/24)
Europe must rebuild its defence industry, push for autonomy, Belgium defence minister warns (15/02/24)
Israel vows action against Hamas in Rafah amid global calls for restraint (15/02/24)
Enlargement is a logical step forward for democracy in Europe (15/02/24)
Could Trump’s NATO remarks threaten European security? (15/02/24)
NATO’s Trump contingency planning: Keep calm and invest (15/02/24)
Former top Macron aide held economic ties with Putin’s Russia, police found (14/02/24)
Ireland, Spain ask EU for ‘urgent review’ of Israel trade over Gaza human rights compliance (14/02/24)
German think tank ranks Kazakhstan as ‘world middle power’ (14/02/24)
Ukraine says it destroyed Russian landing warship in Black Sea (14/02/24)
NATO says 18 members will reach 2% spending target this year (14/02/24)

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