Czech minister slams Putin’s ‘nonsense’ Ukraine remarks in Trump briefing – POLITICO
Putin, who addressed reporters first, pontificated about how Ukraine poses “fundamental threats” to Russian security, and discussed the…
Sergey Lavrov’s Alaska outfit hints at Soviet nostalgia – POLITICO
The current Russian regime has repeatedly exploited USSR nostalgia to pursue its political and imperial goals, according to…
Wildfires hit France, Spain and entire Mediterranean rim of Europe
Firefighters stand in front of the flames during a wildfire in Santa Baia De Montes, northwestern Spain, Thursday,…
UK economy grew more than expected in Q2 – POLITICO
The figures are preliminary and likely to be revised, but at face value they offer some reassurance to…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 13, 2025
Christina Harward, Olivia Gibson, Daria Novikov, Kateryna Stepanenko, Justin Young, and Frederick W. Kagan with Nate Trotter August…
Europe lurches between hope and fear as Trump meets Putin – POLITICO
Rather, this is about Ukraine agreeing to cede land for something that hasn’t at all been made clear.…
Germany’s media place the rapper Macklemore in its crosshairs
The article “A bit of Israel-bashing and then just keep partying” by Sebastian Hammelehle in Germany’s largest circulation…
EU leaders sound upbeat after Ukraine call with Trump. They could be in for a rude awakening. – POLITICO
Holidaying in the U.K., Vance spent Saturday at the country retreat of U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where…
Germany’s nightmare becomes reality as EU acquires taste for debt – POLITICO
Separately, the Commission can also hand out up to €395 billion in cheap loans to countries facing an…
Washington Can Shift the Russian Elite’s Calculations on Ukraine
As Russia’s economic situation worsens and Ukrainian defenses continue to hold, elite factions in Moscow are maneuvering for…