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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday that interactions between the United States and Russia showed Moscow had not given up its territorial goals in Ukraine, and that appeasing it would send a dangerous signal.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in critical discussions with his counterparts from Australia and France on Indo-Pacific issues at a G20 side meeting. Bilateral engagements with the EU and China addressed cooperation and geopolitical concerns,

The EU strengthens its partnership with South Africa asPresident Trump intensifies his criticism, impacting trade dynamics.

Turkey is still seeking to join BRICS nations as part of efforts to strengthen its economy, after decades of unsuccessful attempts to gain membership of the European Union, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas cautions against U.S. peace talks with Russia, which exclude Ukraine, stating Moscow hasn't abandoned its territorial ambitions. She warns appeasing Russia could embolden other aggressors.