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…
US’s Israel envoy pushes back against criticism of Gaza takeover plan – POLITICO
The Israeli plan, approved early Friday by the government’s security cabinet, involves disarming Hamas, returning all hostages, demilitarizing…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 10, 2025
Olivia Gibson, Grace Mappes, Anna Harvey, Jennie Olmsted, and Frederick W. Kagan August 10,…
Netanyahu rebuffs ‘shameful’ European plans to recognize Palestinian state – POLITICO
“Today, most of the Jewish public is against the Palestinian state for the simple reason that they know…
For Kyiv’s war-weary residents, new air defence systems can’t come soon enough
Stepping inside Natalia Zabolotna’s art gallery in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv is like walking into another world. Not just…