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Montenegro’s EU accession process advanced this week as EU ambassadors agreed to establish a working party for drafting an accession treaty. European Council President António Costa called it a significant milestone. Minister Maida Gorčević highlighted it as the final phase of negotiations, aiming for membership by 2028.

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The European Union and United States firmed their collaboration on critical minerals, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance supply chain diversity and bolster national security. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised the importance of a broadening mineral base to mitigate risks associated with over-concentration in specific regions.

EU leaders have committed to enhancing security and economic ties with Middle East partners while advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war. Talks in Cyprus included discussions on rising energy prices due to the conflict and the potential formation of a multinational force to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia has fired intercontinental missiles into Ukraine, marking the first time they have used such weapons. It comes after Ukraine fired British and American missiles into Russia. The ongoing escalations in the war dominate European news, as the EU leaders prepare for US support for Ukraine to come to a screeching end in January when Donald Trump takes office.

The ongoing discussions at COP29 continue to dominate European news as a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations.

European Union nations are ready to step up military and financial support for Ukraine if the United States scales back its aid, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated on Tuesday. His remarks came during a high-level meeting in Warsaw marking the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  

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