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Powerful tycoon sees Moldova sticking to EU path regardless of election outcome
Moldova is likely to stay on a path toward closer ties with the EU to safeguard its economic revival even if a pro-Russian candidate wins Sunday's presidential run-off, according to the powerful tycoon who is deputy head of the ruling party.
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Britain's Brexit firebrand Farage meets Trump in New York
Leading Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage visited Donald Trump at his home on Saturday, after suggesting he could act as a go-between to help smooth British relations with the U.S. president-elect.
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Trump ignorant of Europe, poses risk to relations: EU's Juncker
Donald Trump's election as U.S. president poses risks for the relationship between the European Union and the United States, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday.
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Ex-U.S. ambassador to Moscow says banned from entering Russia
Russia has banned Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Moscow under President Barack Obama, from entering the country, McFaul and Russian Foreign Ministry sources said.
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Canada says Russian sanctions must be upheld by all countries
Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion on Friday urged all countries to remain firm about upholding sanctions against Russia for its actions toward Ukraine and said Canada will not ease them as long as Moscow keeps its current stance.
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Norway, Britain sign deal on increased defense cooperation
NATO allies Britain and Norway agreed on Thursday to beef up their defense cooperation, including maritime surveillance and joint exercises on Norwegian soil, amid concerns about a more assertive Russia in northern Europe.
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EU set to extend Russia sanctions, but may be harder when Trump president
The European Union is likely to extend economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine in December but could find it much harder to renew them in the future if Donald Trump succeeds in warming up relations with Russia.
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Turkey, EU trade barbs, but little sign of action
The European Union stepped up criticism on Tuesday of Turkey's crackdown on opponents and alleged plotters behind a failed coup, drawing a sharp retort from Ankara, which accused Europe of failing to grasp the threats it faces.
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