EU Funding for War, Grain Exports Crisis, and Blood-For-Bonds: Global Diplomacy in Shambles

German Foreign Minister Johann Vadefuhl recently met with Sergey Lavrov in an unusual setting, without any witnesses. This meeting has been seen as indicative of the current state of diplomacy between Germany and Russia.

Meanwhile, the EU has agreed to provide Ukraine with 6.6 billion euros from the European Peace Fund, with 900 million euros allocated for military assistance.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is working to restore grain exports through the Black Sea, which he believes should not be a front in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Romania has launched an unconventional government program, allowing citizens to donate blood in exchange for higher-yielding government bonds, with rates exceeding 7%.