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Europe
Tusk Backs Removal of ‘Accelerated’ EU Accession for Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed support for Hungary’s choice to remove “accelerated” from Ukraine’s EU accession text.
June 20, 2026
Ukraine
Macron, Merz Clash With EU Over Putin Outreach
The French and German leaders criticized efforts by European Council President António Costa to establish contacts with Moscow, exposing divisions within the EU over who should lead any future talks with Russia.
June 19, 2026
Ukraine
Merz Proposes EU Associate Status for Ukraine
The German chancellor suggested giving Ukraine a form of associate participation in EU institutions while stressing that full membership would depend on meeting accession criteria.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Merz Accuses AfD Lawmakers of Cozying Up to Moscow
The German chancellor accused AfD lawmakers of mocking Ukraine’s suffering and maintaining close ties with Moscow.
June 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Summit in London: What Was Achieved?
At their meeting in London, the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Ukraine have called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to an immediate ceasefire and to enter into negotiations to bring the war to an end.
June 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky, Starmer, Macron and Merz Set Out Five Principles for Peace With Russia
Among those principles are an immediate ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine, keeping Russian assets frozen, and safeguarding European security interests in any future settlement.
June 8, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Arrives in UK for ‘E3 plus Ukraine’ Security Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in the UK for high-level bilateral talks with Sir Keir Starmer and a pivotal European summit to align strategies on air defense and diplomatic negotiations.
June 7, 2026
Ukraine
Merz to Gather European Leaders Ahead of NATO Summit
Merz will host key European leaders in Berlin to coordinate a strategy ahead of the NATO summit and demonstrate Europe’s defense commitments to Trump.
June 1, 2026
Putin
EU Split Over Whether to Even Have Putin Negotiator
EU countries are divided over whether to even have a European envoy for direct talks with Putin, who, some officials are arguing, is not serious about a ceasefire.
May 26, 2026
Ukraine
Germany’s Merz Pitches Making Ukraine EU ‘Associate Member’
Germany is proposing an interim EU integration plan for Ukraine.
May 21, 2026
Europe
Merz, Macron Issue Solidarity Statements After Major Kyiv Attack
The French and German leaders both criticized the latest attacks as hypocritical, calling them counterproductive to the ongoing push for peace talks.
May 14, 2026
Putin
‘We Decide Who Speaks for Us’ – Merz Rebuffs Putin’s Negotiator Proposal
The comments from the German chancellor came after Moscow voiced openness in negotiations with the EU – but only if the bloc is represented by a pro-Kremlin politician.
May 14, 2026
Germany
Trump Says US May Cut Troops in Germany as Iran Row Rages
Trump said his administration is reviewing a possible reduction of US troops in Germany amid a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Israeli war with Iran.
April 30, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Europe’s Ukraine Line Is Starting to Blur – and the Timing Isn’t Random
German Chancellor Merz’s recent comments about “possible” territorial concessions being made by Ukraine suggest a degree of impatience and concern over the economy.
April 29, 2026
Europe
German Chancellor Merz Proposes Phased EU Integration for Ukraine
Following the EU summit in Cyprus, Friedrich Merz called for “intermediate steps” and closer institutional ties, while acknowledging that immediate full accession remains impossible at this stage.
April 25, 2026
Zelensky
Germany to Limit Ukrainian Men Seeking Asylum as Kyiv, Berlin Sign Defense Pact
Germany said it would curb asylum claims by Ukrainian men and help return them home, as Berlin and Kyiv sign defense and tech agreements and announce new military aid.
April 14, 2026