Europe

War in Ukraine

‘Europe Must Have a Secure Future’ – British PM Warns of Need for ‘US Backstop’ at Emergency Euro-Meeting

Left out of talks in Saudi Arabia, European leaders sound off in Paris: UK says US peace force essential; Denmark worried about Russia’s “imperial” dreams; Germany “irritated” by “premature” debate.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 18, 2025

Germany

Scholz ‘Irritated’ by Ukraine Troop Deployment Questions

The German chancellor said discussions on German troop deployments were “immature” when prompted by a reporter after Monday’s emergency summit in Paris.

By Leo Chiu

Feb. 17, 2025

Ukraine

Munich Chairman Gets Emotional About Loss of ‘Common Values’ in US-EU Alliance

The moving speech reflected many European leaders’ feelings about recent comments regarding Ukraine and NATO from the White House.

By Katie Livingstone

Feb. 17, 2025

War in Ukraine

UK Prepared to Send Troops to Ukraine to Secure Peace – Starmer

The British Prime Minister said on Sunday that the UK would provide soldiers on the ground in Ukraine if necessary for a peace deal to end the war.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 17, 2025

Ukraine

Which Countries Are ‘Indispensable’ to Ukraine’s Security? US Asks EU Allies 6 Questions

Read the six questions that US officials sent European partners last week asking what Europe might need from the US to oversee a security deal between Ukraine and Russia that would end the war.

By Katie Livingstone

Feb. 17, 2025

Europe

‘There Is a Need for Europeans to Do More’ – France Calls for Action, Awaits Emergency Summit on Ukraine

France will host a last-minute meeting among European leaders on Monday to discuss the ‘situation in Ukraine’ and ‘security in Europe’ after US officials berated allies in Munich over the weekend.

By AFP

Feb. 17, 2025

Europe

Zelensky Warns Russia Will ‘Wage War’ on NATO

Zelensky warned that Putin is preparing to wage war on NATO if the alliance weakens and urged the creation of a European army.

By AFP

Feb. 16, 2025

Europe

German President Steinmeier Hits Back at Musk

The German president said he is “concerned” by how some business elites are “rewriting the rules of democracy,” seemingly hinting at billionaire Elon Musk and his previous comments.

By Leo Chiu, Iryna Pavlova

Feb. 14, 2025

Featured

Zelensky

Zelensky Talks With UK on Trump, Spain on Security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed cooperation with the US, European security, and thanked the UK and Spain for supporting Ukraine on the international stage.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 14, 2025

Germany

‘He Won’t Be Chancellor for Long’ – US to Snub Germany’s Scholz in Munich, Politico Reports

JD Vance reportedly won’t be meeting with German Chancellor Scholz in Munich, opting to sit down with his rival instead: “I can’t stand Scholz but he is still our chancellor,” noted one opponent.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 14, 2025

War in Ukraine

US Treasury Secretary Meets With Zelensky in Kyiv to Kick Off Rare Earth Peace Deal

Scott Bessent is the first cabinet-level Trump official to visit Ukraine, underscoring the administration’s priority of securing economic gains for the US in any upcoming peace plan with Russia.

By Katie Livingstone

Feb. 12, 2025

Russia

After Marc Fogel’s Release, Who’s Next?

President Donald Trump hinted that another US citizen, presumably held in captivity by Russia, would be freed on Wednesday, after the release of Fogel.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 12, 2025

Ukraine

Elon Musk Amplifies False Claim That 90% of Ukrainian Media Is US-Controlled

A distorted claim suggesting that the US controls Ukrainian media went viral after Elon Musk reposted it, despite the original source being misinterpreted and later corrected.

By Katie Livingstone

Feb. 12, 2025