Ukraine vows more self-reliance as war enters third year – POLITICO
Ukrainians have questions On the anniversary of Putin's aggression, however, uncertainty and irritation were undisguised in Kyiv. Ukrainians wanted to know why Western sanctions on…
US, UK strike Houthi sites in Yemen amid surge in Red Sea attacks by the rebels – POLITICO
Earlier this week, the spokesperson for the Houthis said the militants shot down a U.S. drone and damaged a Belize-flagged, British cargo ship in their…
Survive 2024 to win in 2025 – POLITICO
This year will be one of “recovery and preparation on both sides, like 1916 and 1941-42 in the last world wars,” said Marc Thys, who…
Germany’s Scholz wants European allies to up defense spending – POLITICO
He said Germany, often criticized in the past for not spending enough on defense, would meet NATO's target of spending 2 percent of GDP on…
Zelenskyy offers Trump a tour of Ukraine’s frontline – POLITICO
"This is Russia's war against any rules at all," Zelenskyy said, to applause from the auditorium, adding:" If you do not manage to act now,…
‘Whatever America decides,’ Europe must back Ukraine – POLITICO
Macron's comments come as European nations grapple with the looming consequences of Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, with the NATO-skeptic ex-president on…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities leave dead and wounded – POLITICO
KYIV — Russia attacked Ukraine with 41 missiles of different types early Tuesday, with authorities reporting multiple victims in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Ukrainian air defense…
Ukraine shoots down Russian A-50 surveillance plane and IL-22 command aircraft – POLITICO
KYIV — The Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection and control airplane and an IL-22 command plane over the Sea…
EU makes muddled response to crisis in the Red Sea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. While the U.S. and U.K. carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday…
Russia finds way around sanctions on battlefield tech: report – POLITICO
Russia has largely succeeded in finding ways to get around sanctions on the technology it needs to fight its war against Ukraine, and that means…
‘Seething’ Putin hammers Ukraine with massive missile and drone attacks – POLITICO
Russia battered Kyiv and Kharkiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least four people and injuring 92 more, after President Vladimir Putin said he…
Russia launches New Year’s Eve strikes against Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia fired off a fresh barrage of strikes at Ukraine on New Year’s Eve, launching nearly 100 Shahed loitering munitions against cities across the country.…
How Houthi rebels are threatening global trade nexus on Red Sea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The U.S. is mustering an international armada to deter Iranian-backed Houthi militias from Yemen…
Moscow boosts troop numbers, citing Ukraine war, NATO expansion – POLITICO
Russia is boosting the number of troops in its military for the second time in 15 months, citing the war in Ukraine and the expansion…
Russia barrages Kyiv with record number of drones – POLITICO
KYIV — In the largest aerial attack since its invasion started, Russia barraged Ukraine with 75 Shahed drones overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. Most…
Western air defenses turn Kyiv into a rare safe spot in war-torn Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. KYIV — Inna Kozich, a communications specialist from Kyiv, still cries when she remembers…
Ukraine says Israel-Hamas war shows West must ramp up arms production – POLITICO
BERLIN — Facing war on two fronts — in Ukraine and in the Middle East — Kyiv is calling on Western democracies to ramp up investment…
US to lead on training Ukrainian F-16 pilots – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The United States will head up a coalition of countries training Ukrainian pilots and crews to operate and maintain F-16 fighter jets alongside…
NATO forced to do the splits over support for both Israel and Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Defense ministers flying into the Belgian capital for a NATO meeting starting…