EU leaders sound upbeat after Ukraine call with Trump. They could be in for a rude awakening. – POLITICO
Holidaying in the U.K., Vance spent Saturday at the country retreat of U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where…
Russia, Ukraine agree on new prisoner swap at Istanbul talks
MOSCOW / ISTANBUL Russia and Ukraine concluded a third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Türkiye on Wednesday,…
Ukraine announces new US ambassador after outgoing envoy angered Republicans – POLITICO
“I am grateful to Olha for her work on European and Euro-Atlantic integration. It has been a successful…
How Ukraine is revamping frontline fortifications to stem Russian advances – POLITICO
Ukraine is responding by building fortifications for ever smaller units — from battalions of about 500 troops to…
US demand ‘really unrealistic’ for 5% increase in NATO defense spending: German defense minister
BRUSSELS German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the US demand that NATO allies immediately raise their defense spending…
Russia and Ukraine agree on 1,000-prisoner exchange — but no ceasefire – POLITICO
But despite all the talk, more muscular sanctions have yet to be agreed. “The Russian delegation is satisfied…
Moscow blocks 21 UK politicians from entering Russia – POLITICO
According to the ministry, the MPs targeted had made “hostile statements and unfounded accusations” against Moscow. “Being targeted…
Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks – POLITICO
The U.K. earlier gave details of new support worth £450 million for Ukraine, about £350 million of which…