Costa breaks ranks on EU-US trade deal, fires warning shot at Trump – POLITICO
The surprisingly candid comments contradict the stance of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who has insisted…
German defense chief slaps down von der Leyen’s talk of EU troops for Ukraine – POLITICO
He acknowledged that governments are weighing what might be possible “under which conditions and reservations,” but stressed: “To…
Ukrainian police say Russia linked to murder of former parliament speaker – POLITICO
Parubiy’s murder is the latest in a string of killings of prominent Ukrainian politicians and activists this year,…
Germany’s Merz braces for prolonged war in Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is mentally preparing for a long war in Ukraine. | Pool Photo…
Germany’s Merz preparing for long war in Ukraine – POLITICO
Last week Merz had expressed skepticism that U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing peace push with Russian President Vladimir…
Von der Leyen visit spotlights Bulgaria’s uneasy growth as European arms hub – POLITICO
Kostadin Kostadinov, the leader of Revival who has previously spoken of Bulgaria’s withdrawal from NATO, was filmed blocking…
Putin slams ‘discriminatory’ sanctions ahead of China trip – POLITICO
After he snubbed last year’s edition of the gathering, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also attending the…
US must join forces with Europe to pressure Putin, say EU foreign ministers – POLITICO
“If in a few days, at the end of the two-week period he had indicated to [U.S.] President…
EU mulls military training in Ukraine after ceasefire – POLITICO
Under EUMAM, 23 EU countries plus Norway and Canada have trained about 80,000 Ukrainian soldiers. But changing the…
German drone producer Quantum Systems spreads its wings in Ukraine – POLITICO
Kyiv is hoping that the experience of companies like Quantum Systems, which is happy with its presence in…