EU borrows €90 billion for Ukraine’s defense — and sends the bill to Russia
Under the repayment mechanism approved by MEPs, Ukraine only has to pay back the principal once it receives war reparations from Moscow.
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Why a Ukrainian newsroom is asking the EU not to go easy on Ukraine
We are joining Ukrainian civil society groups in urging the EU to tie financial support to the rule of law. Here is what the letter asks for, and why it matters.
More French Mirage jets and AASM bombs could soon bolster Ukraine’s skies amid Russia’s winter attacks
French minister visited air defense positions, then signed joint production deal with Ukraine.
Trump gives Orbán “complete and total endorsement” ahead of Hungary’s tightest election in years
Orban trails opposition as Washington doubles down on one of Europe's most Kremlin-friendly leader
Baltic leaders call on Europe to claim its seat at Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Latvia's PM and Estonia's president say Europe must stop watching from the sidelines and get its own representative into the room where the war's future is being shaped.
No, Hungary, banning Russian gas isn’t a violation of EU law
Budapest claims the EU overstepped its powers. The treaties, case law, and Hungary's own choices tell a different story.
EU’s Kallas: Western pressure on Ukraine helps Russia secure demands it never won on the battlefield
The EU's top diplomat said Europe should instead push for concessions from Moscow — including limits on its military, army, and nuclear weapons, plus accountability for crimes committed.
France working on new EU sanctions against Russia after more strikes on civilians, Macron says
President condemns strike on passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast as "unacceptable."
Commissioner: Macron-Merkel 2017 idea may get another chance in 2026, as Europe needs to become defense giant
The Commissioner revives Security Council proposal.
“Sleeping giant” awakens: EU launches €6 billion Drone Alliance with Ukraine as US shifts to Indo-Pacific
The US is shifting to Indo-Pacific. What EU announced with Ukraine shows Europe is preparing for that reality.
Europe must stop negotiating its own defeat
In 2024, Europe backed international law. Now it's negotiating Putin's demands.
Ukraine will build 7 million drones in 2026—and it still won’t be enough
Manufacturing volume has roughly doubled every year since 2023
G7+ pledges thousands of generators and hundreds of millions in funding as Ukraine faces harshest winter of the war
447 generators from the EU, 90 from Lithuania, over 100 from France.
Zelenskyy: Russian oil tankers still cross Europe, missile components still flow – “How is it possible to just talk about this for years?”
President points to weak sanctions enforcement, says Europe hasn't learned to defend itself.
Orbán fires back at Zelenskyy’s “slap” comment, doubles down on pro-Kremlin stance
Hungarian PM accuses Ukrainian president of "carefully chosen insults" while repeating calls to lift sanctions on Russia
Russia celebrates Greenland chaos: Kremlin’s mouthpiece mocks “dimwits,” Putin’s envoy calls it “collapse of transatlantic union”
Putin wanted wedge between allies. Trump gave him Greenland.
Lithuania exposes GRU sabotage network that targeted factories in four NATO countries – Reuters
Suspects from Spain, Colombia, Cuba, Russia, and Belarus face up to 15 years in prison.
Occupied since 1974, Cyprus takes EU Council helm with Ukraine on its mind
51 years of Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus shapes Nicosia's solidarity
Moscow has its “peacekeepers” there: Romania, NATO member, ready to discuss unification with Moldova amid Russia’s war
Romania ready to negotiate merger with Moldova as Sandu says country struggles to "survive" alone.
Former US commander: Trump “has ceded Europe to Russia.” Now Europeans must match Ukraine’s fight.
Venezuela showed where Washington's priorities now lie