Europe
Zelensky
‘I Hope They Understand’ – Trump Skips Zelensky Meeting, Leaves G7 Early
US President is “mistaken” about Russia, Western diplomat tells Kyiv Post; “I have to be back, as soon as I can,” Trump told reporters in response to a question Monday night about his plan change.
June 17, 2025
G7
Trump Due in Canada as G7 Confronts Russian Invasion and Israel-Iran Crisis
Macron said Sunday he would ask Trump at the upcoming summit whether he was open to further sanctions against Russia. Zelensky is among the invited guests and hopes to speak to Trump as well.
June 16, 2025
EU
EU Reportedly Taps Former Home Affairs Head as Ukrainian Migrant Chief
Described as a left-wing Socialist, Sweden’s Ylva Johansson has a long record of protecting migrant rights and safety.
June 13, 2025
G7
‘Only Language Russia Understands’ – EU May Cut Top Russian Oil Price
The new sanctions would reduce the allowed price of exported crude from Russia from $60 to $45 to further pressure Moscow. “We need a real ceasefire,” the EC president said.
June 11, 2025
Russia
Ukrainian F-16 Shoots Down Russian Su-35 in Kursk Oblast
Drone video shows burning hulk after a Ukrainian F-16 “Viper” shot down a Su-35 fighter-bomber over Russian territory using a long-range AMRAAM on Saturday.
Updated: June 8, 2025
Germany
Germany’s Merz Survives Trump Test, Despite Ukraine Differences
Germany’s chancellor Merz does not allow Trump to bully him in White House meeting.
June 5, 2025
Europe
Von Der Leyen: Europe Seeks to Coordinate New Sanctions on Russia With US
President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said the EU is working on its 18th package of sanctions against Russia and will work with the US to target sources of Russian financing.
June 5, 2025
Ukraine
‘Don’t Do It. You Shouldn’t Do It’, Trump Says He Told Putin About Retaliation, as Merz Asks Him to Pressure Russia
The US President suggests that he tried to push back when Russian leader Vladimir Putin
told him ‘we have no choice but to attack’ in response to the latest Ukrainian operation
deep inside Russia.
June 5, 2025
NATO
Trump Nominates New Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich was named NATO’s top Europe commander, easing fears the US might abandon the role amid shifting focus to China.
June 5, 2025
Putin
‘The Pope Made an Appeal for Russia to Make a Gesture for Peace’ – Putin and Pope Speak on the Phone
The afternoon phone call was the first between the US-born pope and Putin since Leo became head of the world’s Catholics last month.
June 5, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Massive Weekend Drone Strike Exposes Russia’s Military Weakness – Behind Operation ‘Spider Web’
On June 1st, 2025, Ukraine launched one of the most daring intelligence operations of the war – a precision drone strike on four of Russia’s most critical air bases, deep inside its territory.
June 2, 2025
Ukraine
‘Putin Must Get Nothing’ – Second Round of Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Concluded in Istanbul
Ukrainian and Russian delegations met in Istanbul for a second round of peace talks, with Turkey mediating. Discussions focused on POW exchanges, deported children, and a ceasefire framework.
Updated: June 2, 2025
Poland
Nawrocki Declared Victor in Poland’s Presidential Election
The margin between the two candidates was razor-thin – less than one percent, or approximately 370,000 votes.
June 2, 2025
Europe
Sweden Tightens Rules to Curb Russia’s Ghost Fleet in Baltic Waters
European governments frequently blame the vessels for damaging – deliberately or not – undersea cables, and for posing a maritime environmental threat.
May 31, 2025
EU
Trump’s ‘Tough Love’ on Defense Better Than No Love: EU’s Top Diplomat
Trump consistently pressed NATO countries to increase defense spending, asking for as much as 5% of GDP and saying Washington will no longer tolerate freeloaders.
May 31, 2025
Russia
Lukoil Evades Sanctions by Funneling Through Northern Ireland
Russia’s second-largest oil company has thus far skirted past international sanctions through a loophole and a Northern Ireland subsidiary.
May 30, 2025
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