Finland sees propaganda attack from former master Russia
Finland is becoming increasingly worried about what it sees as Russian propaganda against it, including Russian questioning about the legality of its 1917 independence.
Major Russian naval deployment to intensify Aleppo assault: NATO diplomat
Russian warships off the coast of Norway are carrying fighter bombers that are likely to reinforce a final assault on the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo in two weeks, a senior NATO diplomat said on Wednesday, citing Western intelligence.
Russian missile transfer an aggressive move: Lithuania president
Russia's transfer of nuclear-capable missiles to its western outpost of Kaliningrad this month was an aggressive move against the whole of Europe, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite said on Tuesday.
Merkel expects 'no wonders' from four-way meeting on Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said "no wonders" should be expected at talks on a stalled peace plan for eastern Ukraine which she will host on Wednesday with the leaders of Russia, France and Ukraine.
London High Court will decide EU exit case 'as quickly as possible'
London's High Court said on Tuesday it would rule "as quickly as possible" on whether British lawmakers, and not the government alone, must trigger the formal process of leaving the European Union, in a case closely watched by politicians and markets.
Iraq launches Mosul offensive to drive out Islamic State
Iraqi government forces launched a U.S.-backed offensive on Monday to drive Islamic State from the northern city of Mosul, a high-stakes battle to retake the militants' last major stronghold in the country.
Britain, New Zealand agree to start regular trade talks
Britain and New Zealand agreed on Monday to set up regular trade policy talks to help push for greater global trade liberalization and reform as Britain leaves the European Union, trade minister Liam Fox said.
EU condemns Russia over Aleppo, to impose more Syrian sanctions
The European Union on Monday condemned Russia's air campaign in Syria, saying it may be guilty of war crimes, and it vowed to impose more sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad's government.
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