EU splits weaken its hand in crunch trade talks with Trump – POLITICO
“The Commission has so far — fortunately — pushed back against the most immediate German instincts,” Kleimann said.…
Russia says it controls Luhansk as US halts some weapons pledged to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
The Russian occupation governor of Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region claimed it had been entirely conquered on Tuesday, making…
Ukrainian campaigners urge UK to rip up Russia-linked energy contracts – POLITICO
“It sets an example which profiteering companies have been only too happy to follow,” the letter said. “This…
US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine | Weapons News
Missiles for Patriot air defence systems and Hellfire missiles are among items being held back, according to US…
EU’s Kallas calls on Iran to restart nuclear talks as Tehran bristles at US – POLITICO
Araghchi reported that he had emphasized Tehran’s deep mistrust of the United States during the call. He also…
Macron urges Putin to agree ceasefire with Ukraine, in first talks since 2022 – POLITICO
“He called for the establishment, as soon as possible, of a ceasefire and the launch of negotiations between…
Why is Ukraine withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his country might soon quit the Ottawa Treaty banning antipersonnel landmines amid…
Europe faces up to its irrelevance in the Middle East – POLITICO
It’s embarrassing that European and British pleas for deescalation were ignored and worse that America’s supposed allies were…
Berlin should ‘avoid testing’ international law over Netanyahu, German president says – POLITICO
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the international legal order should be part of German identity but suggested Berlin…
Russia kills 5 in Ukraine’s Samar, as Putin seems ready for new peace talks | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russian leader indicates longterm plan to cut military spending, as his forces vie for foothold in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk.…