Trump’s self-sabotaging America is leaving Europe with a weaker ally against Putin – EUobserver
The nauseating sight of the American envoy Steve Witkoff fawning on Vladimir Putin this weekend should have been a shock.…
How Russia prepared for a mobilisation that Putin says won’t happen (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,653) – EUobserver
Every day, the Ukraine Battlefield update newsletter offers a clear look at how the war is unfolding on the ground.…
Hungary’s asset-recovery proves problematic, while Orban’s Facebook pages goes silent (Day 114 of the Tisza government) – EUobserver
More than nine months ago, we launched our Hungary Votes series, providing weekly summaries of news from Hungary’s…
After deadly summer in Ukraine and Gaza, EU defence ministers refuse Patriot missiles and sidestep Israel sanctions – EUobserver
Greece and Spain declined to send Ukraine air-defence missiles while Ireland was alone in calling out Israel, in…
Seize Russia’s frozen €210bn for Ukraine now – while EU unity lasts – EUobserver
European leaders need no encouragement to enjoy the summer sun. They should make the most of favourable political…
Putin has become a prisoner of his own war – EUobserver
With every new cycle of diplomacy between the West and Moscow, the strategy seems to rest on a…
Poland’s six‑minute Russia missile scare shows how fast Nato can spot a threat — and the agonising slowness of deciding if to fire back
A Russian cruise missile came down in an open field near Tarnawa-Kolonia, in Poland’s Lublin province, shortly before…
[Interview] Regimes like Putin’s look strong until the last minute before they fall, Czech expert says – EUobserver
With Russian president Vladimir Putin under mounting pressure to end a war he cannot afford to lose, the…
[Interview] Drone control means Ukrainians only need to wait for Russia’s economic crisis, expert says – EUobserver
Thanks to artificial intelligence and the development of drones, Ukraine has gained a technological advantage over Russia, which,…
Dutch PM calls out Spain’s lack of Ukraine funding, amid speculation on peace talks – EUobserver
Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten has called out Spain’s lack of funding for Ukraine ahead of a summit…
THIS WEEK: Angry Trump meets EU leaders at G7 summit, as Ukraine starts accession talks – EUobserver
This week’s agenda — at a glance G7 leaders meet Donald Trump in Évian amid growing tensions over…
Hungary’s quest to unblock frozen EU funds seized by thorny issues like Russian fuel reliance and Ukraine – EUobserver
A meeting between Hungary and the European Commission on Friday (29 May) has been described by the new…