Europe
Ukraine
EU Will Provide Kyiv With €30.6B in Support in 2025
The EU “remains committed, including as part of Ukraine’s path to EU accession, to supporting its repair, recovery and reconstruction, in coordination with international partners,” Brussels wrote.
June 27, 2025
EU
Brussels Extends Sanctions on Russia, Delays Vote to Halt Fuel Imports to Europe
While 26 EU member states voted to extend frozen-asset holds and crackdowns on Moscow’s “shadow fleet” through 2026, the next round, ending Russian fuel imports, is yet to reach the floor.
June 27, 2025
NATO
‘Daddy’s Home’ – How Trump Learned to Love NATO
“I watched the heads of these countries get up, and the love and the passion that they showed for their country was unbelievable,” the US president said. “It was really moving to see it.”
June 27, 2025
Europe
‘Justice Takes Time’ – Zelensky Says Putin Must Stand Trial; Europe Creates Special Tribunal
For the first time, the Council of Europe has established a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Advocates hope it will allow for enforcement against senior Russian officials.
Updated: June 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
NATO Leaders Agree on Spending Hike, Vow Continued Support For Ukraine
In a moving exchange with a Ukrainian reporter, Trump did not rule out sending Ukraine more Patriot missile systems, as he asked her to “say hello” to her soldier husband.
June 25, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Suits Up for NATO Summit
The Ukrainian leader was spotted wearing a suit to the NATO summit on Wednesday, after drawing criticism earlier this year for his choice of wardrobe in Washington.
June 25, 2025
Zelensky
‘You’re Among Friends’– NATO, EU Leaders Huddle With Zelensky Ahead of Trump Meeting
Zelensky joined his colleagues for dinner at the Alliance’s annual summit, where European leaders assured him that they have ‘finally awakened’ on defense, while Trump casts doubt on his NATO pledge.
June 25, 2025
NATO
UK to Reintroduce Nuclear-Weapon-Capable Aircraft
“These F35 dual capable aircraft will herald a new era for our world-leading Royal Air Force and deter hostile threats that threaten the UK and our Allies,” Starmer said of the US-made jets.
June 25, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Russian Warship Masked Identity to Move Through English Channel
Video and satellite evidence show the Russian warship Boikiy escorting two sanctioned oil tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet through the English Channel.
June 24, 2025
Europe
Zelensky, Europe Council Ink Agreement to Set up Special Tribunal for Russian Crimes
The agreement, which will be signed tomorrow, establishes the first international tribunal for the crime of aggression.
June 24, 2025
Zelensky
UK and Ukraine Agree to Deepen Ties as Zelensky Meets With Starmer
Starmer promised the support would continue “for the rest of the conflict” and help put Ukraine in “the strongest possible position” to negotiate a ceasefire.
June 24, 2025
Ukraine
NATO Commits $40B in Security Aid for Ukraine at Summit Kick-Off
Rutte: “The most significant and direct threat facing this Alliance remains Russia. Moscow continues to wage war against Ukraine with the support of North Korea, Iran, and China as well as Belarus.”
June 24, 2025
NATO
With Trump at Summit, ‘No News Will Mean Good News For NATO’: Western Diplomats
NATO members agree to increase defense spending to 5 percent. US officials say Trump will urge Alliance leaders to revitalize industrial capacities for minerals and weapons. Zelensky will attend.
June 23, 2025
US
EU Urges Restraint Following US Strike on Iran
Top diplomats from the bloc’s 27 nations were already due to gather in Brussels for talks on a range of issues, from Russia’s war in Ukraine to Gaza, but Iran is now expected to dominate the agenda.
June 22, 2025
NATO
Putin Says NATO Rearmament ‘Not a Threat’
The Kremlin strongman said he was ready to meet with the Ukrainian president, but only during a “final phase” of negotiations on ending the three-year conflict.
June 19, 2025
HUR
‘A Smokescreen for Militarization’ – HUR Warns Russia Building Arctic Power
Although Russia’s Arctic scientific institute formally carries out “scientific missions,” Cherniak noted that it actually functions as part of Moscow’s resource-military project.
June 19, 2025
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