Europe
EU
‘Russian Puppet Masters’ – EC President Blames Kremlin for No-Confidence Vote
“We should be under no illusion about the threats our democracy faces,” said von der Leyen in response to upcoming vote in Brussels on her leadership.
July 8, 2025
Children
Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital Being Rebuilt With Charitable Funds
Millions of dollars in donations poured into charitable funds to rebuild the children’s hospital following last year’s Russian missile attack.
July 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Lithuania, Germany Discuss Support for Ukraine, Pressure on Russia
Separately, Berlin has confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will take part in the Fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, to be held in Rome on July 10 and 11.
July 7, 2025
UK
France’s Macron to Visit UK as Starmer Eyes ‘Reset’ With EU
Macron and Starmer will also co-chair talks on a “reassurance force” for Ukraine, bringing together countries “willing” to strengthen Kyiv’s defenses against Moscow.
July 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Netherlands, Germany Collect ‘Concrete’ Evidence of Russian Chemical Attacks
The two countries’ intelligence services report that Russia is deploying banned chemical weapon drones to flush Ukrainian troops into the open, where they become vulnerable to attack.
July 5, 2025
France
Macron to Co-Chair Ukraine Talks in UK With EU Leaders
The meeting on July 10 will come as US-led peace talks on ending the more than three-year-old war against Ukraine have stalled, with the deployment of a “reassurance force” returning to the agenda.
July 4, 2025
Europe
Finnish President Hails ‘New NATO,’ Calls For ‘Burden Sharing’ on Ukraine
With the US halting weapons shipments to Ukraine, Europeans “have to take more of the burden” of supporting Ukraine, President Alexander Stubb tells DC event.
July 4, 2025
US
Rutte Calls for ‘Flexibility’ in US Arms Shipments to Ukraine
The NATO Secretary General said that he “fully understands” the US decision to replenish its stockpiles, but urges the US and other partners to continue the provision of weapons to Ukraine.
July 2, 2025
Drones
Umerov Unveils New Ramstein Joint Venture Proposal to Make Weapons
“This is a new model of defense-industrial cooperation, in which Ukraine is an equal partner and a player on the global defense market,” the Defense Minister announced.
July 2, 2025
Putin
Macron Urges Ceasefire in First Putin Talks Since 2022
A Kremlin statement said Putin “reminded (Macron) that the Ukrainian conflict is a direct consequence of the policy of Western states.”
July 2, 2025
Putin
Macron Calls Putin for First Time in Years
The French leader held a call today with Putin to urge his Kremlin counterpart to consider a ceasefire.
July 1, 2025
NATO
‘It Apparently Bothers Russia’ – US Defends NATO Military Spending Boost Amid Kremlin Outcry
State Department spokesperson: “We, of course, support NATO completely, and their role is imperative for a safe and stable Europe, and that’s the point: being a deterrent.”
July 1, 2025
UK
More Than 20.5K Cases of Russian Soldiers Going AWOL, Report Says
“There are a range of factors that can lead a soldier to desert,” British Intelligence said. “Brutal discipline in the Russian Armed Forces, poor medical treatment, and inadequate military training.”
July 1, 2025
Ukraine
EU, Ukraine Reach Trade Deal, But 3 Key Issues Remain
The EU and Ukraine struck a new trade deal after tariff-free access ended. But Kyiv says three key issues remain unresolved that could cost Ukraine millions in export revenue.
June 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Pope Expresses Solidarity With ‘Martyred Ukraine’
In his address at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo said, “I share your sorrow for the prisoners and victims of this senseless war.”
June 30, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Russia’s Hostility to Europe’s Democracies Will Endure Because They Support Ukraine
Europe’s military aid impedes Russia’s plans to conquer Ukraine so Moscow talks nonsense about European support for “nazification.” Europe should expect more Russian threats to its security.
Updated: June 30, 2025
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