Replacing US military support in Europe would cost $1T – POLITICO
Most likely, the “buy European” dream touted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen would not materialize…
Germany’s Merz vows to build Europe’s strongest army – POLITICO
Merz said the purpose of the bolstering the military would be to deter aggression. “Our goal is a…
Merz woos Trump with invitation to German ancestral village – POLITICO
It’s not yet clear whether Trump will take up Merz on the offer. Despite Trump’s frequent criticisms of…
Putin won’t dare meet Zelenskyy, says EU’s Kallas – POLITICO
More than three years after the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Putin offered Zelenskyy direct talks…
Bulgarian head of Russian spy ring gets more than 10 years in prison, UK judge says
ADVERTISEMENT A Bulgarian man who was the ringleader of a Russian spy ring in the United Kingdom has…
Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia
ADVERTISEMENT Germany told Russia to respond to the ceasefire proposal by midnight on Monday or face new sanctions,…
Macron’s office hits back at claims he brought cocaine on Kyiv train – POLITICO
“This is a tissue. For blowing your nose” it posted next to another picture of the leaders with…
France insists on ceasefire as Russia agrees to direct talks with Ukraine
France insists that Russia’s proposal for direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending must involve a unconditional, 30-day…
Fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession helps no one — least of all Ukraine – POLITICO
As a result, many within the bloc are now calling for Ukraine’s accession to be radically fast-tracked, following…
Frustrated Trump slams Putin, Ukraine as peace talk hopes falter – POLITICO
Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, and the resulting war has killed hundreds of thousands of people. Under…