War in Ukraine
France to use interest from frozen Russian assets to finance arms for Ukraine
Poland ready to seek Starlink alternatives for Ukraine if Musk proves ‘unreliable’
Ukraine ‘committed’ to dialogue with US, Zelenskyy says ahead of Saudi talks
Europe scrambles to aid Ukraine after US intelligence cutoff
Russian strikes on Ukraine leave at least 20 dead
Trump threatens large-scale sanctions, tariffs on Russia in push for cease-fire
Poland seeks access to nuclear arms and looks to build half-million-man army
Already a major spender within NATO, Warsaw has massive military plans as fears grow about the reliability of the U.S. as an ally against Russia.
Intense Russian attacks force Ukraine to consider pulling out of Kursk
Kyiv is trying to hang on to the territory it holds inside Russia despite fierce counterattacks by Moscow’s military.
EU’s defense plans are a threat, says Kremlin, warning of retaliatory measures
EU’s proposal to transform “from an economic to a military alliance” will make peace in Ukraine harder to achieve, top spokesperson says.
US curtails Ukraine access to satellite imagery
Maxar, a leading provider of commercial satellite imagery to Ukrainian users, says the Trump administration suspended access in Ukraine.
Ukraine uses French Mirage jets for first time in repelling massive Russian attack
It was the first large combined airstrike by Moscow since Washington halted aid and intel-sharing to Kyiv.
Orbán announces Hungarian poll on Ukraine joining the EU
PM says he will “collect the opinion of the people” in a mail-in campaign that critics have derided as a propaganda tool.
The US-EU breakup—what does it mean for Ukraine, and for peace?
This week’s episode of EU Confidential comes to you from Thursday’s emergency meeting of EU leaders — the political equivalent of sobbing into your pillow on a …
Europe is doing what you wanted, UK tells US defense boss
John Healey tells Pete Hegseth that Europe is meeting Washington’s challenge to “step up” on security and Ukraine.
Estonia to Europe: Trump is right ― it’s time to pay more for defense
Kristen Michal tells POLITICO that no country should shirk its obligations as U.S. casts doubt on NATO security.
Germany splits with former frugal allies in push to boost EU military spending
Northern European countries traditionally unenthusiastic about higher spending are wary of Germany’s new-found desire to splash the cash.
Trump’s US destroying world order, says Ukraine’s UK ambassador
Valery Zaluzhny said the White House was making ‘steps towards the Kremlin’ — but the Ukrainian government distanced itself from his remarks.
As US stops sharing intel, Russia hits Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing 4
Trump administration has halted all intelligence sharing with Ukraine in a move to push Kyiv to negotiate a peace deal on U.S. terms.
France shares intelligence with Ukraine amid ‘morally detestable’ US aid cutoff, says French minister
“Our intelligence is sovereign,” says French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
New Zealand fires high commissioner to UK over Trump comments
“President Trump has restored the bust of Churchill to the Oval Office. But do you think he really understands history?” Phil Goff asked the Finnish foreign minister.
Zelenskyy ally: Trump is being used by Putin
Will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s olive branch to Donald Trump be enough to secure Ukraine’s future — and his own? After his bruising encounter with the U.S. …
Merz und Scholz in Brüssel: Zwei halbe Kanzler für Selenskyj
– EU-Sondergipfel in Brüssel: Wie die Partner auf Deutschlands Milliarden-Versprechen reagieren und welche Gespräche Friedrich Merz bereits am Vorabend sowie heute führt – Rasmus Buchsteiner berichtet aus …
Markets are hungry for EU war bonds
Investors have developed a taste for EU-branded debt — Brussels may soon test their appetite again.
Trump deepens NATO’s crisis of trust on sharing intel
Military alliance members already had trouble trusting each other with classified information. It’s just got worse.
Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents
As Washington ramps up its pressure on Zelenskyy to step aside, his rivals are talking to Trump’s team.
Macron: France must face ‘Russian threat’ with or without US
The French president also wants to open a debate on expanding France’s nuclear deterrent.
Trump threats prompt EU to plan for fresh Ukraine refugee wave
In December last year, more than 4.3 million people were under temporary protection in European countries after fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
PMQs: Badenoch wins by playing nice with Starmer on Ukraine
There was widespread agreement between the two leaders on supporting Ukraine — but the Tory leader challenged the PM on what he’ll actually do to bridge Europe and Washington.
UK’s Sunak slams Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy
Former British PM says meeting between the U.S. and Ukrainian leaders was “very hard to watch.”