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Europe
Takeaways from Wednesday’s’ Coalition of the Willing’ Summit
Donald Trump urges EU to starve Russia of oil money as 26 nations back security guarantees.
Sept. 5, 2025
Europe
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
The warning came a day after dozens of Kyiv’s allies discussed plans for a post-war “reassurance” force.
Sept. 5, 2025
Europe
Which ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Countries Have Ruled Out Sending Troops to Ukraine?
26 countries agreed to provide some form of security for Ukraine. For Italy, Poland, and Finland, this will not take the form of troop deployments.
Sept. 5, 2025
Zelensky
26 Nations Ready – Zelensky, Macron Talk Security Guarantees
The French leader noted that 26 countries are ready to contribute to the security guarantees “on the ground, in the sea, or in the air” – but how many are ready to deploy troops remains unclear.
Sept. 4, 2025
Europe
‘Main Guarantee is a Strong Ukrainian Army’ – Zelensky Hints at Coalition Meeting Outcome
The consensus at the Paris meeting on Ukraine’s postwar guarantees seemed to focus on strengthening the Ukrainian military, while potential allied troop deployments remain a taboo subject.
Sept. 4, 2025
Germany
Germany to Propose Boosting Ukraine’s Air Defenses at Allies’ Meeting
Chancellor Merz has stressed that deploying German troops remains off the table for now. A ceasefire, he said, would be a prerequisite for any peacekeeping mission.
Sept. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Seized Crimea to Use It as a Base’ – Zelensky Says Concessions Would Fuel More War
The president said that a retreat from Donbas would leave Kharkiv, a city of 1.5 million, exposed and could allow Russia to seize the industrial hub of Dnipro.
Sept. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Rocked by Overnight Barrage of Missiles, Drones – Poland Scrambles Warplanes
The Ukrainian Air Force posted that its air defense system radars tracked 526 aerial targets during the overnight attack, beginning on the evening of Sept. 2 and lasting into early morning on Sept. 3.
Sept. 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Trump’s Deadlines vs Putin’s Red Carpets
The post-World War II order is reeling from what its opponents might consider to be death blows. Among other considerations, Europe must now recognize: on Ukraine – it’s on its own.
Sept. 3, 2025
Putin
Washington Weighs New Sanctions After Putin’s ‘Despicable’ Attacks
US Treasury Secretary said the Trump administration would review possible actions “very closely” in response to Putins’ having “done the opposite of following through on what he indicated.”
Sept. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
The Kremlin Sees no Room For a Diplomatic Solution, Intensifying Bombing Campaign | Bohdan Nahaylo
Bohdan Nahaylo, Editor-in-Chief of the Kyiv Post, stressed that Russia will never agree to sit down at the negotiating table. At this stage, it is not ready and must be forced to do so.
Sept. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: For 11 Years Now Putin Has Succeeded With His Negotiation Theatre
In an interview for German newspaper Bild, Andreas Umland reflects on how Vladimir Putin has led Europe and the US by the nose over the course of more than a decade of negotiations.
Sept. 1, 2025
Ukraine
Poland Rules Out Sending Troops for Ukraine’s Security Guarantees
The Polish deputy defense minister said Warsaw would provide airport and logistics support, adding that these would be the backbones for the post-war guarantees in discussion.
Aug. 30, 2025
Putin
Putin Smirks, Shrugs Off Question on Ukraine Civilian Killings in Alaska
During a pre-meeting photo-op with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, Putin was asked about civilian killings in Ukraine and gestured as if he didn’t understand the question.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting Kicks Off
“Thank you,” the US president said in his only remark right before his in-person meeting with Putin.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
Russia Unveils Details of Friday’s Alaska Trump–Putin Talks
Moscow said the meeting would take place at 11:30 a.m. at an air base in Anchorage, starting with an in-person meeting between the heads of state before expanding to their delegations.
Aug. 14, 2025