World
Germany
Germany’s Merz Cites Russia Threat in Push for Defence Spending ‘Bazooka’
Merz’s CDU/CSU and their likely future coalition partners plan to exempt defence spending from Germany’s debt rules and to set up a 500-billion-euro fund for infrastructure investments over 12 years.
March 18, 2025
UN
Trump’s Cuts in US Aid Could Cause HIV Drug Shortages in Ukraine, Seven Other Countries
The WHO Director-General warned that disruptions to HIV programs due to cuts in US overseas aid could undo 20 years of progress and potentially lead to three million deaths.
March 18, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Expands PsyOps Units to Target Ukraine, Ukraine’s Intel Warns
HUR says Russia is expanding its PSYOPS units to manipulate the Ukrainian public.
March 18, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Thinking Out Loud - The Proper Terms for a Just, Lasting Peace
As Trump tries to decide Ukraine’s future over its head and appease Putin, he and his team need to be reminded of their responsibilities under international law.
March 18, 2025
Putin
Kyiv Tells Russia to Agree to Ceasefire Ahead of Trump Call
The Kremlin said a highly-anticipated phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will take place between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm Kyiv time.
March 18, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Trump’s War Against the ‘Axis of Evil’
In the face of assessments that Trump is “getting played” by Putin, the Americans must wake up to the reality that much of the turmoil in the Middle East originates in the Kremlin.
March 18, 2025
Germany
German Parliament to Vote on Huge Spending Boost for Defence, Infrastructure
The hastily drawn plans represent a radical departure for a country traditionally reluctant to take on large amounts of debt or to spend heavily on the military, given the horrors of its Nazi past.
March 18, 2025
Trump
Eurotopics: Trump Slashes Funding for US International Media
Since the Cold War, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has played a key role as an independent voice in autocracies and dictatorships worldwide. Ukrainian and Russian commentators fear the worst.
March 18, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: US Strategy on Ukraine: Confusion, Chaos, and a Deal With Russia?
The last few weeks have been full of twists and turns, with uncertainty surrounding the future of US support for Ukraine and the prospect of an American-Russian reset.
March 18, 2025
Israel
220 Reported Dead as Israel Pounds Gaza in Most Intense Strikes Since Ceasefire
The White House confirmed that Israel consulted US President Donald Trump’s administration before launching the wave of strikes, which rescuers said killed mostly women, children and elderly.
March 18, 2025
Europe
‘Are You Serious, Mr. Putin, About Peace?’ – Europe Awaits Outcome of Moscow-Washington Phone Call
As Trump foreshadows that nuclear power plant could be a major focus of his upcoming call with the Kremlin leader, Britain and France lean in: “The guns must fall silent,” says Macron.
March 18, 2025
EU
‘Beacon of Democracy’ – EU Looks to Resume Funding for RFE
As Trump slashes funds and walks away from providing international leadership, European leaders try to fill the void the best they can after the White House silences Radio Liberty / Radio Free Europe.
March 18, 2025
Top News
‘An Act of Terrorism’ – Lithuania Says Russian Intelligence Behind Ikea Store Arson
“Kremlin’s terrorist nature confirmed once again. It’s clear who we are dealing with,” Vilnius claims.
March 18, 2025
Ukraine
Germany Plans to Boost Ukraine Aid by €3B
The German foreign minister said Berlin plans to introduce changes to its constitution to boost security, which would also bring additional funding for Kyiv.
March 17, 2025
Ukraine
Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Trump and His Handling of the War in Ukraine, US Economy
A new NBC News poll shows Trump has his highest approval rating since taking office at 47%, but still a majority of Americans disapprove of the president, including on foreign policy and the economy.
March 17, 2025
Zelensky
Trump and Zelensky’s Stormy Ties: From Impeachment to Truce Proposal
The problem for Zelensky is how much Trump’s personal feelings dictate overall US policy
March 17, 2025
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