Europe
Ukraine
Ukraine, Hungary Hold Talks on Restoring Ties
Ukraine and Hungary held talks on Wednesday aimed at improving bilateral ties after years of disputes over EU accession and minority rights.
May 20, 2026
US
EU Dismayed as US Eases Oil Sanctions on Russia
The economy commissioner says it is not the time to ease pressure on Russia
May 20, 2026
EU
EU Vows Help for Farmers Hit by Iran War Fertilizer Price Hikes
It was a one-two punch for farmers already facing higher costs because of the war in Ukraine.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Sees Opening for Hungary Reset as Budapest Hardens Tone on Russia
The change in tone follows a political shake-up in Hungary after the election victory of Péter Magyar, whose government has begun distancing itself from the confrontational policies of Viktor Orbán.
May 19, 2026
Russia
Future EU Aid Conditional on Support for Russia or Iran, Says Kallas
Jozef Síkela, the EU’s development chief, warned that ‘foreign policy cannot be sentimental’
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Estonia Shoots Down Drone for First Time as Latvia Warns of Possible Airspace Intrusion
Estonia said it shot down a drone over southern parts of the country for the first time, while neighboring Latvia issued a possible airspace threat warning amid reports of another suspected drone intrusion.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
PURL Weapons Program Brings $5.5B of NATO-Funded Mil Hardware to Ukraine
Nearly $5.5 billion has been mobilized through the Priority Ukrainian Requirements List program, with the funds already being used to supply weapons and ammunition, a senior Ukrainian official said.
May 19, 2026
Russia
What to Expect From Putin’s Two-Day Visit to China
The visit comes right after Trump’s summit with Xi, as Moscow looks to secure Beijing’s backing amid mounting economic strain.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
Merkel Urges EU-Russia Talks on Ukraine, But Rejects Mediator Role
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Europe for failing to engage in talks with Russia regarding Ukraine.
May 18, 2026
Europe
Germany Uncovers Sanctions-Evasion Scheme Supplying Russia
German investigators uncovered a large sanctions-evasion network that allegedly routed European dual-use technology to Russia through Turkey.
May 18, 2026
Europe
Europe Must Move Beyond ‘De-Risking’ to Build Credible Economic Deterrence
In the wake of the latest US-China summit, geoeconomic experts warn that the EU must weaponize its trade instruments and learn to absorb short-term financial pain to avoid total irrelevance.
May 17, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Culture as Weapon: How Russia Preserves Cultural Influence Despite EU Sanctions
Despite EU sanctions, Russian cultural diplomacy continues operating across Europe, Africa, and Asia, advancing Kremlin narratives.
May 17, 2026
Europe
US Lawmakers Condemn Pentagon’s Canceled Troop Deployment to Poland as ‘Unlawful’
US lawmakers from both parties have sharply criticized the Pentagon’s sudden decision to halt a planned rotational deployment of 4,000 Texas-based troops to Poland.
May 17, 2026
Europe
France Ready to Partner With Ukraine on Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that France is ready to cooperate directly on neutralizing Russian ballistic missile threats.
May 16, 2026
Europe
Rutte to Meet European Defense CEOs to Face Trump’s Demands
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is gathering Europe’s top defense executives in Brussels to accelerate weapons manufacturing and fulfill Donald Trump’s demands for increased defense spending.
May 16, 2026
Europe
EU’s Diplomatic Service Faces Internal Crisis Over Kallas’s Mandate
The European External Action Service (EEAS) is undergoing severe internal friction, exposed by High Representative Kallas’s controversial bid to lead future security negotiations with Moscow.
May 16, 2026
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