Europe ‘well positioned’ for future shocks: ECB’s Lagarde
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the effect of trade uncertainty had been less painful than feared…
EU unveils anti-drone system to defend Europe from Russian attacks
The European Union has unveiled a strategy to bolster its defences, to be fully operational by the decade’s…
Orbán hails planned Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán celebrated the announcement that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Budapest…
Ukraine likes its latest ally — Trump – POLITICO
In a recent closed-door parliamentary session with lawmakers from his Servant of the People party, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
How Spain’s Sánchez became NATO’s flakiest friend – POLITICO
“Trade falls under the exclusive competence of the European Commission acting on behalf of all EU member states,”…
Pressure mounts on NATO allies to go all-in on Trump arms scheme for Ukraine – POLITICO
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have pledged $2 billion in four separate PURL packages. And…
EU to be ‘ready’ for war with Russia by 2030 – POLITICO
“A militarised Russia poses a persistent threat to European security for the foreseeable future,” says the document, which was…
Russian army hammers Ukraine’s gas system for 3rd time in a week – POLITICO
“The Russians cannot understand that we cannot be broken and intimidated like this. We support and protect each…
NATO defence ministers seek more arms for Ukraine as Western military support fades
ADVERTISEMENT NATO defence ministers will meet later on Wednesday to try to drum up more military support for…
Ukraine faces difficult winter amid Russian strikes on energy grid, EBRD chief warns
ADVERTISEMENT Recent Russian pounding of Ukraine’s energy grid will pose a “new challenge” for the country this winter,…