Ukraine Counteroffensive Runs Out of Steam – UK Analyst

More than five months on, Kiev’s counteroffensive shows no sign of any progress as Ukrainian losses in soldiers and materiel continue to increase.

Russian forces gain foothold in Ugledar’s east, DPR leader says

The Russian forces have established a presence in the eastern parts of Ugledar in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), and fighting is underway near the town, acting DPR leader Denis Pushilin said on Monday.

EU, Britain ready for second phase of Brexit talks

The separation of Britain from the European Union can enter its second phase, European Council President Donald Tusk announced on Friday.

La Commission veut des clarifications de Londres sur la facture du Brexit

Le négociateur en chef de l'UE sur le Brexit, Michel Barnier, a besoin d'une réponse de Londres dans les deux semaines sur la facture du divorce, a-t-il affirmé vendredi à l'issue d'un sixième round de négociations, sans réelles avancées, entre les Européens et le Royaume-Uni.

Iran Vows to Accelerate Missile Progress after Trump’s Speech

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps denounced the “featherbrained” US president for his recent insults against the Iranian nation and his hostile comments about the IRGC, pledging that it will press on with plans to broaden its regional clout and boost Iran’s missile power.

May says Britain prepared to leave EU with no deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May gave her clearest indication so far on Monday that Britain would be prepared to leave the European Union with no deal.

Négociations du Brexit : le Parlement européen déplore le manque de progrès

Le Parlement européen a déploré mardi l'insuffisance de progrès dans les tractations du Brexit, qui ne permet pas d'entamer une nouvelle phase et d'ouvrir les discussions sur la nature de la future relation entre Bruxelles et Londres.

Juncker: any Brexit progress this October would require a miracle

The president of the European Commission on Friday said any progress in the Brexit negotiations in the coming month would require a miracle.

No decisive progress on Brexit : Barnier

Europe's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says there has been "no decisive progress" on key issues in talks with the UK.

Make your final decision on Turkey, Erdogan tells EU

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called on the EU to make a final decision on Turkey’s accession to the union.

Europe not stumbling from crisis to crisis without learning: ESM Director

It is a mistaken view that Europe is stumbling from crisis to crisis without learning, the Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism Klaus Regling said on Tuesday.

Kerry says 'bit of progress' with Lavrov on Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Russian opposite number on Friday and made what he said was "a little bit of progress" on resolving their differences over the Syrian crisis.

Greece, creditors resolve ‘many’ issues: Eurogroup head

Greece and its creditors have agreed on "many" of the issues that had to be resolved for Athens to receive more bailout funds but will hold more talks in the coming days, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Sunday.

German foreign minister points to progress at "Normandy Four" meeting in Berlin

Progress has been made at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the "Normandy Four" (Russia, Germany, France, Ukraine) on a range of issues pertaining to defusing the Ukrainian crisis, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Saturday following talks.

EU official calls Greek proposal "good basis for progress"

The chief-of-staff to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called the latest proposal from Greece to resolve its debt crisis a "good basis for progress" in talks among euro zone leaders on Monday.

Eurogroup meeting ends with no deal on Greek debt deal

The latest Eurogroup meeting in Brussels ended with no deal for the resolution of the Greek debt crisis on Monday, but a statement vaguely acknowledging progress and encouraging Athens to do more to reach a positive result soon.

European Union: Candidate states vetted in EU Commission progress report...

In its annual report on EU candidates, the European Commission has signalled its readiness to resume talks with Turkey. It has also recommended putting Albania on track toward entering accession negotiations. 

The European Commission released its assessment of and recommendations for countries seeking EU member status on Wednesday. The analysis was published as part of its yearly report "Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2013-2014."
Candidates or aspirants must comply with EU standards and rules in order to be considered. Commissioner Stefan Füle reiterated the importance of the EU's criteria for taking on new countries.