North America
Europe
Hegseth Reportedly Planned More Radical US Troop Reductions in Europe
Hegseth’s plan for deeper, more radical US troop cuts in Europe is said to have been shelved following intervention from senior US officials.
July 3, 2026
Europe
OPINION: NATO Next
As Trump threatens to skip the Ankara summit, NATO faces its biggest test yet – hybrid war, underfunding, and Ukraine’s unresolved membership bid.
July 2, 2026
Ukraine
US Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Bill to Mass-Produce Ukrainian Drones in America
The Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act would create a US-Ukraine working group to co-develop, co-produce and rapidly acquire Ukrainian unmanned systems.
July 1, 2026
Trump
OPINION: US Congress Can Make Russia Pay for Its War Crimes
The past two presidents have been reluctant to compel the seizure of frozen Russian assets. A new push in Congress might compel Trump to do it.
June 28, 2026
Ukraine
‘Russia Must Get Out’: Zelensky Sends Message to Putin’s ‘Friends’ Ahead of Crucial NATO Summit
Kyiv is seeking concrete air defense commitments while pressing partners to push Moscow toward diplomacy and an end to the war.
June 27, 2026
US
US, Iran Trade Strikes After Washington Accuses Tehran of Attacking Cargo Ship
Washington and Tehran exchanged strikes after the US accused Iran of attacking a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, putting a fragile ceasefire at risk.
June 27, 2026
Ukraine
NATO 3.0: High Stakes for Ukraine Ahead of Tens of Billions in Arms Deals at Ankara Summit
Rutte says NATO will announce billions in defense contracts in Ankara, where allies are expected to pledge support for Ukraine and define a tougher new era.
June 26, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Calls Zelensky ‘Courageous’ as Rutte Pushes to Keep Ukraine Armed
In a rare acknowledgment of Ukraine’s battlefield prowess, Trump said Zelensky is “holding his own” as Moscow watches for Western cracks.
June 25, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Says Zelensky Is ‘Doing Pretty Well’ in War Against Russia
Trump said Zelensky is “holding his own” against Russia, praising Ukraine’s fighters and signaling renewed interest in sanctions on Russian oil.
June 25, 2026
Ukraine
FT: Putin Frustrated as Trump Warms to Ukraine After Drone Successes
Moscow expected a quick peace on its terms, but Kyiv now sees signs of stronger US backing after recent battlefield gains.
June 24, 2026
Ukraine
‘Time Is Not on Moscow’s Side’: US Warns Russia at UN as Its Casualties Hit 40,000 a Month
US urged Russia to make a deal, citing 40,000 monthly casualties and economic strain as the UN reported a four-year high in Ukraine civilian casualties.
June 23, 2026
US
OPINION: Operation Epic Fury's Unanswered Question: Why Did Iran Endure?
Iran has survived Operation Epic Fury not through military strength but through the economic core the US avoided targeting – leaving its true resilience largely untouched.
June 21, 2026
Putin
OPINION: Putin's Patsy
Trump shrugs off Ukraine at the G7 while praising Putin, even after Russia bombs Kyiv’s holiest cathedral, exposing his indifference as Ukraine keeps fighting back.
June 20, 2026
US
OPINION: What the US-Iranian Ceasefire Agreement May Mean for Ukraine
Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal is a sweeping US capitulation that empowers Tehran, sidelines Israel, and shows why Ukraine cannot rely on Trump’s leadership.
June 20, 2026
US
OPINION: Trump Just Showed Ukraine and NATO What ‘Ally’ Really Means to Washington
Watch what Washington does to its friends, not what it says about them. This week, that lesson was delivered in the Middle East – and Kyiv should be taking notes.
June 20, 2026
Ukraine
State Department Veteran Warns Against US Troop Pullback From Europe Amid Russian Threat
Daniel Fried says Europe is already increasing defense spending, and Washington should secure that progress instead of weakening deterrence.
June 20, 2026
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