Shooting down Russian jets ‘on the table,’ von der Leyen says – POLITICO
On the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes NATO…
How NATO is responding to Russia’s airspace violations – POLITICO
Rules of engagement must be in line with the alliance’s political guidance, she added. “For NATO, the main…
Trump says he’ll talk to EU countries about turning screws on Putin – POLITICO
“So I’m ready to discuss this,” he continued. “We’re going to discuss it today with the European nations…
Germany’s Klingbeil announces record investment, but warns of belt-tightening ahead – POLITICO
“Of course, as I’m sure is true for all of us, I have noticed time and again in…
EU slams Russia effort to get back on UN aviation body – POLITICO
International prestige For a country that controls the largest airspace in the world, a seat on the ICAO…
Macron defies Trump, revives ghost of Gaullism with push for Palestinian statehood – POLITICO
A certain idea of France For a president accustomed to negative headlines, the New York speech was a…
Russia’s New Drone Strategy
On Sept. 7, Russia launched its largest aerial strike of its war against Ukraine—860 Shahed drones and missiles…
Russia reviving Soviet-style coercive psychiatry measures to quash dissent, says UN expert
Russia is reviving Soviet-era tactics such as forced psychiatric treatment to silence dissenters and anti-war voices in an…
France recognizes Palestinian statehood – POLITICO
“The time has come because the emergency is everywhere,” he said. “The time for peace is now, because…
Brushing off UK and France, Israel moves to ensure Palestinian state ‘will not happen’ – POLITICO
The plan for the huge settlement in what is technically termed E1, just east of Jerusalem, has been…