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Azerbaijan summoned the EU ambassador to Baku on May 1, 2026, and handed her a formal protest over a European Parliament resolution it deems anti-Azerbaijani. The government argues the resolution misrepresents reality and risks harming bilateral ties. The EU has yet to respond officially, as relations already face challenges related to human rights and energy security.
Russian political support and opposition to escalation play a far more significant role for Iran than any military assistance, analysts say. During a visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Moscow, Russia emphasized diplomacy over short-term gains from conflict, viewing the US-Israel aggression as risking humanitarian and nuclear catastrophe.
Somalia's election to the African Union Peace and Security Council and a seat on the United Nations Security Council signal a transformative shift from being a subject of global security discussions to an active participant in shaping policy. This new stature reflects the maturation of its diplomatic institutions and a rebuilding of international credibility after decades of conflict. The dual roles allow Somalia to represent broader interests—including those of Africa, the Arab world, and least developed countries—while directly reinforcing its state-building process.
Britain expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow's expulsion of a British embassy staff member in March over alleged spying. London called the move a proportionate response and condemned Russia's "malicious public smear campaign." Relations between the two countries remain strained since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.