Europe thinks Trump’s peace talks will fail. It wants them anyway — to call Putin’s bluff. – POLITICO
A second diplomat confirmed the allies were happy to support the American initiative to broker a truce, not…
Putin ‘willing to meet’ Zelensky, says White House
President Trump called Viktor Orban after European leaders lobbied him on Monday to use his influence on the…
Wage arrears mount in Russia as hidden unemployment hits record highs
Against the backdrop of a worsening economic situation, wage arrears and hidden unemployment rates are soaring at Russian…
EU officials should see for themselves what’s happening in Gaza – POLITICO
The bloc’s solidarity with Israel after the terror attack of Oct. 7, 2023 — which saw several thousand…
How Europe Can Pressure Russia on Ukraine Without Trump, From Economic Sanctions to More Defense Spending
U.S. President Donald Trump, fresh off his Alaska meeting last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin, seems to…
Why Munich 1938 concessions to Nazi Germany haunt Washington 2025 talks – POLITICO
That’s a reference to supposed security guarantees for Kyiv, which Trump’s Ukraine war negotiator, real estate developer Steve…
Viral video of Russian vehicle waving US flag and attacking Ukraine sparks fury in Kyiv – POLITICO
“The Russians are using the symbols of the United States in their own terrorist, aggressive war,” Andriy Yermak,…
Germany likely too stretched to provide troops for Ukraine, foreign minister says – POLITICO
“We are now hearing signals from Washington that they are prepared to do so [provide security guarantees], and…
Russia bombards Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy summit – POLITICO
At least three people were killed in Russian strikes in Donetsk, the region’s governor said. Large parts of…
It’s up to Zelensky to end the war, says Trump
Ukraine’s foreign minister said that Hungary “can now send complaints” to Moscow, not Kyiv, after his Hungarian counterpart…