Dutch PM Rutte builds an early head of steam for NATO’s top job – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is an early favorite to take over as NATO chief after he signaled interest over the weekend —…
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK – POLITICO
KYIV – Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Vadym Prystaiko as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, after the envoy criticized the Ukrainian president in public. Zelenskyy’s decree,…
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace announces retirement
British Minister of Defense Ben Wallace leaves the weekly cabinet meeting at No.10 Downing St on November 1, 2022. He announced his retirement this week.…
Ben Wallace to step down as UK defense chief: Sunday Times – POLITICO
U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace plans to leave the government at the next Cabinet reshuffle and will not stand in the next general election, he told…
G7 countries pledge long-term support for Ukraine – POLITICO
VILNIUS — G7 countries want to show they’re with Kyiv for the long haul. On the sidelines of a NATO summit in Vilnius — which has…
Talk softly and help Ukraine carry a bigger stick – POLITICO
As the United States and its European allies work to make sense of last weekend’s chaos in the Kremlin, they’re urging Kyiv to seize a…
Europe awaits Biden’s nod on next NATO chief – POLITICO
Europe is waiting for white smoke from Washington. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will visit the White House on Tuesday, part of a trip that could…
Joe Biden to talk alliances with NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg at White House
President Joe Biden is hosting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House Monday, where the two are expected to discuss the organization's summit…
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak try to bridge a 37-year divide – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WASHINGTON — Rishi Sunak, not a tall man, looked tiny against the backdrop of…
Britain to provide long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine
The British government will send Storm Shadow cruise missiles, like the two shown here being carried by an Italian Eurofighter Typhoon, to Ukraine, the Defense…
Anthony Albanese visits AUKUS submarine facility while in the UK for King Charles’s coronation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese toured the UK facility developing nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS deal during his second day in the country.Key points:Mr Albanese is in…
Here’s what the leaked US war files tell us about Europe – POLITICO
Europe has special forces on the ground in Ukraine. Poland and Slovenia are providing nearly half of the tanks heading to Kyiv. And Hungary may…
A wartime NATO struggles to replace its chief – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. It’s the rumor inflating the Brussels bubble: The EU’s top executive, Ursula von der…
West struggles to deliver on Zelenskyy’s defense wish list – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — With Ukraine’s partners racing to send more weapons to Kyiv amid an…
UK may send fighter jets to Ukraine over ‘long-term’ after Zelenskyy plea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Rishi Sunak has asked his defense chief to look at whether the…
NATO’s new secretary-general, same as the old one? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. With war raging in Europe, the race to find NATO’s next chief is on. Jens…
Scholz holds key to Leopards for Ukraine, but waits for Biden – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN/DAVOS — International efforts to ship Ukraine modern tanks may hinge on Germany — but…
Germany looks for US to lead the way on battle tanks to Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN/LONDON/WASHINGTON — Britain’s moves toward supplying Ukraine with battle tanks are a headache for…
Britain discusses how to send ‘game-changing’ tanks to Ukraine – POLITICO
LONDON — U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace is leading discussions with Western allies on how to send “game-changing” tanks to Ukraine, Downing Street said. Prime Minister…
EU says COVID-19 screening for travelers from China ‘unjustified’
Passengers wear mandatory face masks while waiting in a massive queue to check in for their flights at Beijing international airport on August 18, 2021.…