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…
Britain’s unelected lawmakers risk public fury in delaying assisted dying – POLITICO
“If we had more time, then almost certainly we would have had a majority in favor of halting…
What Ukraine wants (and fears) ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska – POLITICO
Moscow claims it’s transferring Ukrainians to safety from the conflict, yet refuses to return the children to their…
Zelensky hails Trump’s ‘determination’ to end war
President Zelensky has said “we all support” President Trump’s “determination” to end the war, but called for unity…
Stand up for Ukraine when you talk to Putin – POLITICO
Such demands show Europe is growing more comfortable in putting its positions forward on the resolution of Russia’s…