Friedrich Merz puts Germany in an unfamiliar position: Out front – POLITICO
Ahead of a key meeting of European leaders on Thursday, Merz is depicting the looming decision on whether…
EU starts crucial week with Zelenskyy talks and bid to save €210B loan – POLITICO
“We are Russia’s next target, and we are already in harm’s way,” Rutte said last week. “Russia has brought war…
Zelenskyy reportedly says Kyiv willing to drop NATO membership demand – POLITICO
Ukraine is willing to drop demands for NATO accession should the U.S. and Europe offer sufficient security guarantees…
US envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy in Germany for latest peace talks – POLITICO
The British government said the European leaders plan to meet in Berlin on Monday, not over the weekend.…
Starmer to host Zelensky and EU leaders for peace talks after Russia launches overnight air attacks on Kyiv
Sir Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Monday alongside other EU leaders…
Ukraine peace talks continue as Russia intensifies missile strikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, while…
Macron urges US-European ‘unity’ when asked about alleged betrayal remark – POLITICO
When asked about the story, an Elysée official, granted anonymity to adhere to standard professional protocol in France,…
EU needs its own Ukraine peace plans, says defense commissioner – POLITICO
Defense is a top priority The former Lithuanian prime minister has been the bloc’s first defense commissioner for…
European markets open higher; Ukraine peace talks in focus
LONDON — European stocks opened in positive territory on Thursday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was almost 0.3% higher…
Without a formal policy process, Trump can’t end the war in Ukraine – POLITICO
But there’s another reason for the chaotic scenes we’ve witnessed over the past few months — of summits…