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OPINION: History of the Present (5 Days Ending May 14, 2025)
Recent turmoil across the world does not bode well for liberal ideals. We appear to be on the cusp of a new world order that looks more like chaos than the old one.
May 18, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: We Used to Be With the Justice League of America
Despite America’s faults, generations grew up believing the United States to be on the side of good. Now a pall of moral apathy has settled over the nation.
May 18, 2025
EU
Sunday’s Far-Right Stress Test from Bucharest to Lisbon, via Warsaw
Europe’s political center is holding, but for how much longer?
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv Accuses Russia of Rejecting US Mediation in Peace Talks
Multiple outlets, citing Ukrainian officials, have said Russia rejected US and Turkish mediators in Friday’s peace talks.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Tactics to Dither and Delay’ – EU, Starmer Call on Putin to Step Up to Peace Talks
Europe again calls for a cease in hostilities in “Russia’s war of aggression,” while the British prime minister says Putin must “pay the price for avoiding peace.”
May 16, 2025
Putin
Russian Forces Buildup on Finnish Border – Aggression or Fear?
Two years after Finland’s accession to NATO, there has been a noticeable expansion of Russian military infrastructure in the border regions.
May 15, 2025
Earthquake in Turkey – Good or Bad Omen for Peace?
As delegations from Ukraine and Russia have descended on Turkey to begin (or not) the peace process, some feel the tremor could be a signal from above.
May 15, 2025
Russia
Macron Warns of New Sanctions, Ready for Nuclear Talks
French president says “no legal framework” exists to seize Russian assets, adds that he’s ready to start discussions on deploying French warplanes armed with nuclear weapons.
May 14, 2025
Poland
US Envoy Says Polish Troops Could Join Other Euro Forces in Western Ukraine
Discussions under way about composition of European forces that could strengthen peacekeeping troop numbers west of the Dnipro, Keith Kellogg says. Poland still rejects the idea of sending troops.
May 14, 2025
EU
Ukraine, EU Defense Industries Ink Memorandum in Brussels
“We see strong interest from European companies and associations in the Ukrainian defense industry, and this interest is mutual. We aim to develop partnerships that benefit both sides,” Kyiv says.
May 13, 2025
Italy
‘The Language of Ultimatums Is Unacceptable’ – Euro Defense Ministers to Meet in Rome
As Kremlin prepares for talks with Zelensky in Turkey, European ministers will discuss ways to strengthen Euro defenses at a joint press conference at the end of their meeting on Friday in Italy.
May 13, 2025
Russia
UK Court Jails 6 Bulgarians Spying for Russia
The cell’s operations are believed to be among the “largest and most complex” enemy operations ever uncovered on British soil.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine
New Pope Denounced Russia’s ‘Imperialist’ Invasion of Ukraine in Old Interview
Pope Leo XIV’s condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marks a stark contrast compared to his predecessor’s stance, which viewed the invasion more as a conflict between two parties.
May 11, 2025
France
Europe ‘Ready to Respond Firmly’ if Russia Refuses 30-Day Ceasefire – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron joined a number of Western leaders to back Ukraine’s 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposal.
May 9, 2025
Europe
‘Sky of the Aggressor State’ – Zelensky Envisions Domestic Production of Air-Defense Missiles
Faced with increasing attacks and question marks about supply of Western air defenses, the president said the initiative is among the “foundations of the future security architecture in Europe.”
May 8, 2025
Ukraine
Merz Says No Security Guarantees Without Ceasefire in Ukraine
Germany’s new chancellor also said preparations are underway for a visit to Kyiv in the near future.
May 7, 2025
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