Germany faces a China wall as it aims major upgrade of its military – Firstpost
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants his country to have the strongest military in Europe by 2031. But China’s…
Zelenskyy brings Europe’s top leaders with him to meet Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine’s future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as…
Germany likely too stretched to provide troops for Ukraine, foreign minister says – POLITICO
“We are now hearing signals from Washington that they are prepared to do so [provide security guarantees], and…
Low-key reunion between UK and EU puts Brexit quarrels in the background | International
The United Kingdom and the European Union have finally found a space of flexibility where they can mend…
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb.…
How China could paralyze Germany’s defense ramp-up – POLITICO
The legal frameworks on either side of the Atlantic are starkly different. Washington treats them as strategic assets,…
European leaders to join Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European and NATO leaders announced Sunday they will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington…
Trump enlists Zelenskyy and European allies after Putin talks fizzle – POLITICO
Backroom deals, embassy contacts and brown liquor built a booming export trade. Now, the lobbyist who saw it…
Germany’s Merz urges Putin to end Ukraine hostilities and embrace Alaska summit opportunity
BERLIN German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire…
Pressure mounts on Germany’s Merz to restore military conscription – POLITICO
Röttgen accused Pistorius, who belongs to the SPD, of “only implementing one side of the compromise by focusing…