Europe and the US should eventually normalize relations with Russia once the fighting in Ukraine ends, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said.
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NATO chief opens door to restoring Russia relations after Ukraine war – POLITICO
“But we are absolutely not there yet,” defense chief says a day after talks with U.S. President Trump.
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Top European officials have rushed to Washington as the US and Russia move closer to a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
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European security advisers dash to Washington after Witkoff’s talks with Putin – POLITICO
As Washington and Moscow negotiate Ukraine’s future, European security advisers scramble to avoid being left out of the deal.
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Defense ministers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania recommend that their countries withdraw from the international agreement banning antipersonnel mines, also known as the Ottawa Treaty.
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Here's the story: https://ow.ly/WI7z50VjG6g
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Poland, Baltic states inch closer to leaving antipersonnel mine treaty – POLITICO
Defense ministers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have recommended their countries withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty.
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With Donald Trump triggering the biggest reordering of the European security landscape since World War II, debt issuance may not sound like the most urgent matter in hand, but supporters of a more deeply integrated EU reckon bonds for rearmament are crucial to realizing their federal dreams.
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Here's the story: https://ow.ly/cJ8m50VjGbx
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War and joint bonds forge a more united Europe – POLITICO
Trump and Russia are pushing the EU toward a “Hamiltonian moment,” where common debt helps build greater federalism.
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Earlier this month, chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz announced a historic borrowing plan that could unleash €1 trillion in new spending for defense over the next decade.
Today — in one of the most consequential votes since the end of the Cold War — Germany’s Bundestag is set to decide whether to make the plan a reality.
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Today — in one of the most consequential votes since the end of the Cold War — Germany’s Bundestag is set to decide whether to make the plan a reality.
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Ukraine is sending a clear message to the EU: If you won’t sort out our trade relationship, there will be consequences.
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Kyiv’s trade warning to the EU: Work with us — or face consequences – POLITICO
With Donald Trump pushing a Russia-friendly peace, EU trade roadblocks are leaving Ukraine with little choice but to hit back.
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OPINION: Establishing an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine now, before any serious peace negotiations, would help ring-fence attempts to roll back accountability.
Read the op-ed: https://ow.ly/OAMQ50VjGQ0
Read the op-ed: https://ow.ly/OAMQ50VjGQ0
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Establish an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine before it’s too late – POLITICO
The special tribunal would be a powerful signal to strongmen everywhere that international justice can find ways to hold leaders accountable — no matter who they are.
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“The UK may no longer be a member of the EU,” write UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, “but when it comes to keeping our continent safe, Europe cannot afford to be less than the sum of our parts.”
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Read their op-ed: https://ow.ly/RPNH50VjGVM
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This moment of crisis demands closer UK-EU cooperation – POLITICO
Britain may have left the EU, but when it comes to keeping our continent safe, Europe cannot afford to be less than the sum of our parts.
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EU countries have to cooperate on buying weapons as the US retreats from the continent, said European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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Von der Leyen calls for collective arms purchases by 2030 – POLITICO
Europe has to rely more on its own resources, the Commission chief said.
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Trump and Putin have concluded a lengthy phone call today, according to the White House and Kremlin, with a focus on getting Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
More updates here.
More updates here.
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ANALYSIS: Russia is delaying a full ceasefire in Ukraine. But that didn’t stop Trump and Putin from planning hockey matches for the future.
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COMMENTARY: The Trump camp is showing it is all too ready to go along with Putin as he purposely avoids acceding to a full ceasefire with Ukraine.
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Read the full commentary.
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A highly touted partial ceasefire in Ukraine, brokered by Donald Trump, disintegrated shortly after the end of a phone call between the US president and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which it was agreed.
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‘You see?’ Russia broke Trump’s hyped partial Ukraine ceasefire after 1 hour – POLITICO
Moscow struck civilian infrastructure Tuesday night, prompting Ukraine to respond with counterattacks.
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As Trump pushes ceasefire talks with Russia, top European officials warned that Putin isn’t actually interested in any meaningful peace deal.
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European leaders warn Putin’s talk of peace is a mirage – POLITICO
Allies voice deep skepticism as Trump and Putin hold a 90-minute call.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today that he is “deeply concerned” about Israel restarting military activity in Gaza and bringing the two-month ceasefire with Hamas to an abrupt conclusion.
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Here's the story: https://ow.ly/BSNk50VkNb4
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UK’s Starmer ‘deeply concerned’ about fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza – POLITICO
Prime minister says images from Gaza are “truly shocking” and calls for ceasefire agreement to be implemented in full.
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US arms-makers are being frozen out of the EU’s massive new defense spending plan, which aims to splash the cash for EU and allied countries.
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Here's the story: https://ow.ly/b7mJ50VkS14
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EU slams the door on US in colossal defense plan – POLITICO
Bloc aims to build up military-industrial complex to deter Russia and brace for the U.S. shift away from Europe.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed his real intentions in Ukraine by bombing civilian energy infrastructure after telling Donald Trump that Moscow would stop such attacks, said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
The only real solution to deter Moscow, Stubb told us today, was to “militarize Ukraine to its teeth.”
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The only real solution to deter Moscow, Stubb told us today, was to “militarize Ukraine to its teeth.”
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Putin showed ‘true face’ by bombing Ukraine after ceasefire call, says Finland’s president – POLITICO
Only arming Kyiv “to its teeth” will deter Russian leader, Alexander Stubb says in an interview.
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Britain’s top diplomat today condemned Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz after he threatened the “total devastation” of Gaza.
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Here's the story: https://ow.ly/Wi3h50VlwLU
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UK rebukes Israeli defense minister who called for ‘total devastation’ of Gaza – POLITICO
Foreign secretary David Lammy urged Israel Katz to withdraw his comments.
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US President Donald Trump’s transactional approach to bringing peace to Ukraine has found a new craving: the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
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Here's the story: https://ow.ly/KTQz50VlBY3
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Trump eyes Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant. Problem: It’s occupied by Russia. – POLITICO
Ukraine isn’t dismissing the U.S. president’s latest plan to provide a semblance of long-term security — but says Russian troops must first leave a city near the plant.
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European leaders are no longer relying on Hungary to go along with key policy positions on Ukraine.
But that doesn’t mean Budapest can’t still cause problems.
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But that doesn’t mean Budapest can’t still cause problems.
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Europe’s new unanimity: Orbán doesn’t need to agree – POLITICO
If the Hungarian prime minister wants to go it alone, he’s very welcome to, diplomats say.
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