Could the EU’s frozen-assets plan really destabilise European bond markets?
The European Commission has been under pressure to secure long-term financing for Kyiv. Its most likely option —…
Russian drones enter Moldova during attack on Ukraine, details revealed
Drones cross the border Two unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted near Voronkove in the Stanislavka area (Odesa region,…
Oil prices rise as investors eye developments on Russia-Ukraine talks
Oil prices rose on Friday morning, as investors weighed developments on Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Brent crude (BZ=F) futures…
Belgium’s De Wever dials up opposition to Russian frozen assets deal – POLITICO
Hopes had grown in recent days that De Wever could reverse his position if the European Commission were…
Putin warns EU ‘theft’ of frozen assets will trigger retaliatory measures – POLITICO
“It’s clear that this will have a negative impact on the international finance system,” Putin underlined. “The trust…
Europe Wants Endless War in Ukraine. Trump Should Walk Away.
Key Points and Summary – Doug Bandow argues the Trump administration’s initial 28-point Ukraine peace plan, while painful…
Macron hints war could trigger partial conscription in France – POLITICO
“But apart from this exceptional case, this national service is a service of volunteers who are then selected…
Ukraine turns to land drones to survive the drone-saturated frontline • FRANCE 24 English
Ukraine turns to land drones to survive the drone-saturated frontline • FRANCE 24 English loading up an unmanned…
Retaliating against Russia – POLITICO
Still, any new measures “need to have plausible deniability,” said one EU diplomat. Show of force NATO, for…
Rutte rules out Russian veto on Ukraine joining NATO – POLITICO
The 28-point plan has since been modified into a 19-point one that waters down some of its most…
Europeans sketch out plan B in race to raid Russian assets for Ukraine – POLITICO
French President Emmanuel Macron said EU allies will finalize “in the coming days” a solution that will “secure…
Ukraine’s Military Future: NATO Without NATO
Key Points and Summary – A likely Korea-style armistice in Ukraine would freeze the front lines without resolving…