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European Powers Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz Energy Chokepoint
European powers and Japan signal readiness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after resisting US calls, as rising tensions and oil risks force a shift in allied positions.
March 20, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Hails Orbán’s Blockade as EU Leaders Vow to Push Through Ukraine Loan
Russian state media celebrated Hungary’s blockade of the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan as Brussels vowed to push the package through..
March 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Already In as Washington Seeks Allies on Iran, Says US Diplomat
In an interview with Kyiv Post, veteran US diplomat and former assistant secretary of state Daniel Fried says Ukraine is already involved as Washington seeks to build a coalition on Iran.
March 19, 2026
Europe
EU Sanctions 9 Russians Over Role in Bucha Massacre
The European Union imposed sanctions on nine Russian individuals, including a senior military commander, over their role in atrocities committed during the 2022 occupation of Bucha.
March 16, 2026
Europe
ANALYSIS: Poland: unSAFE – When Security Becomes Political
Poland’s president vetoed legislation implementing the EU’s SAFE defense loan program. The move does not block the funds but marks the first major breach of a longstanding consensus.
March 16, 2026
Europe
Hungary Set for Pre-Election Showdown amid Foreign Meddling Concerns
Facing an unprecedented challenge to his 16-year-rule, Orban has accused the EU and Ukraine of helping the opposition.
March 15, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Europe Holds Cards – and Can Apply Effective Pressure
With no results from ongoing talks and Russia’s continued unwillingness to end the war, US efforts might be questioned. Yet one often underestimated player could still change the outcome.
March 14, 2026
Europe
Putin Unlikely to Negotiate Until He Feels Real Pressure, Former US Adviser Says
Bolton said Moscow still believes it can outlast Western pressure and Putin sees Trump as someone he can manipulate, so European efforts to replace the US as main mediator are unlikely to succeed.
March 13, 2026
Going to Moscow for Putin Meeting Would Be ‘Fatal Mistake’ for Zelensky, Former US Envoy Says
Ex-US Envoy Steven Pifer warned that a Putin-Zelensky meeting in Moscow would be dangerous and said G7 pledges must be followed by concrete pressure on Russia.
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