Europe
Ukraine
Troops First or Deal First? Trump Plays Catch-22 With Starmer on Ukraine
Though some European countries say they are open to deploying troops, President Trump insists a deal should be in place before deciding on boots on the ground.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2025
Zelensky
‘Did I Say That?’ – Trump Dodges Question on Calling Zelensky ‘Dictator’
US President Donald Trump said he “[couldn’t] believe [he] said that” when asked by a reporter while meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Feb. 27, 2025
US
Trump Accepts King Charles’s ‘Unprecedented’ Invite to UK
The invitation made the US president the first US leader in modern times to be received for two state visits by a British Monarch.
Feb. 27, 2025
Russia
Trump to Extend Russia Sanctions for 1 Year
A White House document slated for release on Friday says sanctions on Russia “must continue in effect beyond March 6, 2025.”
Feb. 27, 2025
Europe
A French-UK Nuclear Umbrella for Europe? Not Likely, Say Analysts
With a US under Donald Trump, Europe could be facing a future without America’s nuclear umbrella, which protected them throughout the Cold War and in the decades since.
Feb. 27, 2025
Europe
Zelensky ‘Expected’ to Visit UK Sunday for Talks With Starmer, Government Source Says
The meeting with the UK Prime Minister will be followed by talks with European leaders about Ukraine’s defense.
Feb. 27, 2025
Europe
Trump Says 25% Tariffs on Europe Coming – ‘EU Was Formed to Screw US’
The European Commission said it would ‘react firmly’ to any unjustified tariffs brought on by the US.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Says Ukraine War ‘Could End Within Weeks,’ Partners ‘Very Close’ to Peace Deal
The French president met with Trump to discuss European security guarantees and the war in Ukraine as several other Western leaders convened in Kyiv in a show of strength and unity against Russia.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2025
Europe
Macron Arrives in Washington, Has ‘Very Friendly’ Meeting With Trump
The French president met with Trump to discuss European security guarantees and the war in Ukraine as several other Western leaders convened in Kyiv in a show of strength and unity against Russia.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Western Leaders Plan to Spend Billions for Ukraine’s Defense
After over a dozen leaders descended on Kyiv in support of Ukraine on the 3rd anniversary of the war, the EU announced it hopes to announce a billion-dollar arms package next week.
Feb. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Western Leaders in Kyiv Stand With Ukraine – With One Obvious Absence
Despite Russia launching its largest drone attack ever over the weekend, several officials arrived in Kyiv on Monday to show their unwavering support for Ukraine – but one important ally was missing.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘An Existential Threat to Europeans’ – Macron Hopes to Use Special Relationship to Sway Trump
Macron heads to the White House on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He’s expected to urge Trump to consider the safety of allies as Trump makes friendly overtures to Putin.
Feb. 24, 2025
Europe
Trump Snubs Polish President Duda, à la Putin
Trump humiliated Poland, showing up 90 minutes late for a meeting with its president and only giving Andrzej Duda an 11-minute “audience” rather than the scheduled hour.
Feb. 23, 2025
Europe
Lithuania Calls for $10B for Ukraine’s Defense Industry
Lithuania rallied for urgent funding to support Ukraine’s defense industry after the US and Russia initiated bilateral talks without Ukraine or EU participation.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2025
France
Breaking: Macron Says Will Tell Trump He Cannot ‘Be Weak’ With Putin
Macron said he would urge Trump to be firm with Putin during his upcoming trip to the US.
Feb. 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Macron and Starmer Announce Washington Trip, US Envoy in Kyiv
French and UK leaders will pay an emergency visit to Trump next week, while American envoy to Ukraine arrived in Kyiv yesterday to answer questions about Trump’s nascent peace proposal.
Feb. 20, 2025
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