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‘Steady Rather Than Spectacular’ – Ukraine-US Talks End Without Breakthrough, Zelensky Turns to European Allies
Kyiv strikes an optimistic tone after Zelensky’s “very substantive” call with US envoys as he pivots to a crucial round of European diplomacy.
Dec. 7, 2025
Europe
Heavy Strikes, High-Stakes Talks, and Deepening Global Rifts
Welcome to “Summary of the Week” — your fast and reliable recap of the biggest headlines from Ukraine and around the world.
Dec. 6, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Europe Can Outmatch Russia – If It Fixes Its Readiness Gap
Russia has transformed into a war economy while Europe remains mired in procurement debates. That gap could ultimately cost us sovereignty.
Dec. 6, 2025
Europe
Kallas Says Washington EU’s ‘Biggest Ally’ After US Security Strategy Published
Washington’s new National Security Strategy, published early Friday, took aim at Europe, calling it over-regulated, lacking in “self-confidence” and facing “civilizational erasure” due to immigration.
Dec. 6, 2025
Europe
ECB Opposes Using Russian Assets for Ukraine Loan
Belgium also continues to express doubts about the legal certainty of accessing the assets. Commentators examine the reasons behind this and look at alternatives.
Dec. 6, 2025
Europe
‘We Don’t Need Outside Advice’: Europe Hits Back at Trump’s ‘Civilizational Erasure’ Broadside
In a 33-page National Security Strategy, the US president questioned whether some European countries could remain reliable allies given what he called their “prospect of civilizational erasure.”
Dec. 6, 2025
Europe
Washington Reportedly Moves to Undercut EU’s Planned Reparations Loan
As the US warns against tapping frozen Russian assets, the EU is pushing to unlock billions for Kyiv – exposing a widening transatlantic divide over how to finance Kyiv’s survival.
Dec. 5, 2025
Europe
US Strategy Urges Halt to NATO Expansion, Warns Europe of ‘Civilizational Erasure’
No previous US strategy has used such language, which signals a freeze in NATO’s open-door policy at a moment when Ukraine is seeking a membership roadmap.
Dec. 5, 2025
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.
June 18, 2026
