Leading figures across Italy and around the world have paid tribute to former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after he died at the age of 86.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Mr Zelensky is set to give a speech at the European Parliament and attend a summit with the EU’s 27 leaders as a guest.
The announcement came a day after the signing of a declaration on NATO-EU cooperation aimed at increasing cooperation between the institutions.
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told Ireland’s Taoiseach Michael Martin that he would prefer a “negotiated outcome” on issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Wednesday of difficult times ahead for European households and businesses.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the late monarch, saying, “For many decades, Elizabeth II rightly enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects.”
The deal with Israel and Egypt underscores the EU’s commitment to sever its dependence on Russian energy imports.
Top EU officials will be in Tokyo on Thursday to meet Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in hopes of deepening ties with Japan, a strategic ally and neighbour to both Russia and China.
