Trump finally wants to put the squeeze on Russia. Now comes the hard part. – POLITICO
A recent discussion paper floated by the Danish presidency of the Council of the EU, seen by POLITICO,…
Russia in recession, rouble crashes – Kremlin insists situation ”stable”
The Kremlin. Stock photo: Getty Images Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed that Russia’s macroeconomic situation remains “reliable…
Three Parts of a Pragmatic Peace Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants the Russia-Ukraine war to end. But his administration’s oscillations—stopping and restarting…
The Danger of Media Doomism
Discussions of irresponsible media coverage often lead to the fictional character of Wenlock Jakes. Supposedly the “highest paid…
Europe’s Delusions Over Deterring Russia
In December 1941, as Japanese bombers and landing ships converged on Singapore, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill still…
Germany’s Merz says Putin deliberately targeted NATO – POLITICO
Merz said he shared the assessment of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that the drone incursion was a…
Does Europe have the will to deter Russia? – POLITICO
What’s in doubt is whether growing common cause among European leaders and significant increases in European defense spending…
Putin told Trump that Donbas would fall in ‘3 to 4 months’ – POLITICO
“It’s the most fortified part with the most capable forces,” Zelenskyy said, explaining why conceding the region is…
France, Spain, UK condemn Israel’s attack in Qatar – POLITICO
“The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into…
How Donald Trump became president of Europe – POLITICO
“He may never be Europe’s president, but he can be its godfather,” said one EU diplomat who, like…