Orban’s nightmare: Germany looks to suspend funding of EU worst offenders
Germany’s incoming government, slated to be led by Friedrich Merz of CDU/CSU, looks to punish the EU’s worst…
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With US in retreat, Europe can easily safeguard Ukraine
With US support fading, Europe has everything to defend Ukraine effortlessly — all while leveraging its army to keep Russia in check.
EU top diplomat Kallas criticized for having too strong of moral compass
And the resolve to act, not just pledge support on X (Twitter)
Russia’s attacks on gas facilities aimed at forcing Kyiv to restore transit to EU, ex-Naftogaz chief says
Kobolyev claims Russian forces are deliberately targeting Ukraine's gas processing infrastructure to force Kyiv into talks that would restore Russian gas transit to the EU via Ukraine.
European legislators urge Belgium to seize € 250 bn in frozen Russian assets
59 MEPs, EU MPs, and three Ukrainian legislators signed an open letter to King Philippe, urging him to support transferring the assets directly to Ukraine.
NATO chief announces ”billions” in aid to Ukraine from Alliance members after talking to Trump
The NATO Secretary General will also join a meeting in London this weekend to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with European leaders.
German Chancellor on US-Russia negotiations: We will never accept a dictated peace
''Nothing about Ukraine without the Ukrainians and nothing about Europe without the Europeans,'' the chancellor said.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects suggestions of early concessions to Putin
Hegseth noted that it is a recognition of the hard power realities on the ground after a lot of ''investment in sacrifice'' by the Ukrainians.
NATO chief: Alliance did not promise Ukraine membership as result of any peace talks
The NATO Secretary-General noted that security assurances which can make sure that Russia will never attack Ukraine again can take many forms.
Top EU official: Any agreement concluded without Ukraine and EU is doomed to fail
Kaja Kallas compared the situation to negotiations in 1938, which led to appeasement and did nothing to prevent another war from taking place in Europe.
Defense tech company Helsing to produce 6,000 additional strike drones for Ukraine
The company is also planning to build multiple ''Resilience Factories'' across Europe, to provide countries with local and sovereign manufacturing capacities.
Estonian president says EU should consider full trade embargo on Russia
His call reflects a growing consensus among European leaders that true energy independence is vital for stability, especially in the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Trump advisor: Europe must take lead in security guarantees for Ukraine
Trump's National Security Adviser emphasized that Europe must ''own this conflict'' while the US looks to recoup military aid costs through resource partnerships with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy: I’m ready to negotiate with Putin as long as US and Europe will not abandon Ukraine
Ukraine's head of state also noted that the currently occupied territories will be returned to Ukraine in due time ''when Russia is weak.''
The Economist: Ukraine is winning economic war against Russia
The sustainability of this economic resistance faces critical threats from severe labor shortages, energy vulnerabilities, and most importantly, uncertainty around continued Western financial support.
EU’s Kallas warns against rushing Ukraine-Russia negotiations amid Trump’s push for talks
Today's European Council meeting in Brussels, attended by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, centered on bolstering support for Ukraine.
Reuters: Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in face of Russian threat
The move reflects broader changes in German politics, where decades of military restraint have given way to more assertive defense policies, though domestic budget challenges and political instability could complicate these plans.
European Commission transferred 4.1 billion euros to Ukraine
The payment comes as Ukraine demonstrates progress on key reforms, from battling corruption to modernizing the country's energy markets, even as the nation grapples with ongoing warfare.
Reuters: NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Kyiv from US
As NATO takes the helm of Western military coordination for Ukraine from US leadership, questions linger about whether this institutional reshuffle can shield crucial military support from potential political headwinds.
Politico: NATO and European leaders to discuss peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
This meeting occurs amidst pressure from US President-elect Donald Trump for European countries to take the lead in monitoring any future peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
