Macron doesn’t rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine – POLITICO
"It is a recognition of the challenge Ukraine faces, and that there is a bit more give, it's a credit to the French. They've had…
Failure in Ukraine ‘will remake the world,’ UK and Poland warn deadlocked US – POLITICO
The joint plea comes as U.S. Republicans continue to hold out on a fresh funding agreement for the war-torn country, and as European capitals mull…
Europe between Putin and Trump – POLITICO
But the biggest uncertainty for most Europeans isn’t about Putin — it’s about America. The U.S. Congress’ failure to support Ukraine has left many speechless.…
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…
Europe’s master plan to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink – POLITICO
But Russia's invasion changed the debate. It showed that Starlink became a critical means of defense for Kyiv's beleaguered forces as other comms systems were…
Putin could attack NATO in ‘5 to 8 years,’ German defense minister warns – POLITICO
An increasingly belligerent Russian President Vladimir Putin could attack the NATO military alliance in less than a decade, Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned. "We…
Sweden says Turkey pledges to ratify its NATO bid ‘within weeks’ – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — Turkey has promised Sweden it will ratify its bid to join NATO "within weeks," Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström said Wednesday. Referring to…
NATO front-runner Mark Rutte faces flak over low Dutch defense spending – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is emerging as the front-runner to…
Wagner forces are trying to ‘destabilize’ NATO, Polish PM says – POLITICO
Russia’s Wagner Group might carry out “sabotage actions” and their threat should not be underestimated, said Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Thursday, warning that the…
Russia has ‘sufficient stockpile’ of cluster bombs to strike back, Putin warns – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia has a “sufficient stockpile” of cluster bombs and threatened to take “reciprocal action” if Ukraine used…
NATO skirts final call on Ukraine membership, leaving unity-testing fight for later – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Vilnius is only the beginning. Ukraine wants NATO to give it a clear path…
Western powers race to finish security pledges for Ukraine – POLITICO
A small group of Western allies are engaged in “advanced” and “frantic, last-minute” negotiations to finalize a security assurance declaration for Ukraine ahead of this…
Kyiv not in NATO after Russia war would be ‘suicidal,’ Ukraine foreign minister says – POLITICO
Paul Ronzheimer is the deputy editor-in-chief of BILD and a senior journalist reporting for Axel Springer, the parent company of POLITICO. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro…
Ukraine wants commitment on NATO membership bid – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — Kyiv is seeking a commitment on its NATO membership aspirations at a summit next month, Ukraine’s ambassador to the alliance said on Tuesday.…
The US wants Europe to buy American weapons; the EU has other ideas – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. This article is part of the Europe’s strategic impotence Special Report. At NATO summit…
Ukraine’s F-16 training could begin in July, Danish defense minister signals – POLITICO
Ukrainian pilots could start training on F-16 fighter jets in July, Denmark’s acting Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen indicated Tuesday. “My expectation is that by…
The F-16 takeoff to Ukraine will take time – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Don’t expect to see F-16s in Ukrainian skies anytime soon — the allies need some…
In Hiroshima, Zelenskyy borrows history to fight for the future – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. HIROSHIMA, Japan — No one fears a repeat of this city’s suffering more than…
Ukraine’s foreign minister urges EU to speed up ammo deliveries – POLITICO
LUXEMBOURG — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Monday implored EU foreign affairs ministers to move faster on their promises to supply Kyiv with ammunition. But…
Is there a war on? Big EU powers still short of NATO spending targets – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Not even a war has succeeded in pushing Europe’s biggest powers to reach their…