Trump gives Putin 2 weeks for action on Ukraine as relationship frays – POLITICO
Russia has stepped up its bombardment of Ukraine in recent weeks, despite a successful prisoner swap conducted late…
Germany and Ukraine sign €5B deal on long-range weapons cooperation – POLITICO
The package also covers new contracts for air defense systems, munitions, and logistical support, including maintenance infrastructure and…
Germany’s Merz vows to keep Nord Stream 2 pipeline out of operation – POLITICO
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to do everything he could to ensure “that Nord Stream 2…
EU launches major Black Sea plan with eye on defense as Putin hovers – POLITICO
The Black Sea region has been destabilized by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the large-scale use of mines…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 27, 2025
Grace Mappes, Christina Harward, Daria Novikov, Anna Harvey, Jennie Olmsted, Jessica Sobieski, and…
France lobbying Europeans, UK to recognize Palestinian statehood – POLITICO
In April, Macron said that time had come to “move toward recognition” and participate in a collective process…
Russia pushes forward in Ukraine’s northeast – POLITICO
KYIV — Russia now controls four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, regaining a small part of…
Photo London 2025: The enduring significance of Lee Miller’s war photography
Photo London marked its 10th anniversary on May 15–18 2025 by “gathering the world’s leading galleries and artists…
EU Weighs Cutting 20 Banks From SWIFT in New Russia Sanctions
The European Union is considering cutting more than 20 banks from SWIFT, the international payments system, as well…
Russians manage to gain foothold in Sumy Oblast, DeepState analysts say
The situation in Sumy Oblast. Screenshot: DeepState Map DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, has reported that…