Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for 2nd term – POLITICO
Despite her undeniable capacity to act decisively in times of hardship, the former German minister’s iron-fist leadership style has sometimes put her at odds with…
Houthis damage British cargo ship in new attack – POLITICO
The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said an explosion “in close proximity of the vessel” damaged it. The crew abandoned ship and is safe, the…
Alexei Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against Putin – POLITICO
At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, shortly after Navalny’s death in a penal colony was announced, Yulia Navalnaya accused Putin of murdering her husband.…
‘People look at me as if I’m terminally ill’ – POLITICO
Being Ukrainian in 2024: ‘People look at me as if I’m terminally ill’ – POLITICO Skip to main content Source link
Russia takes full control of Avdiivka, as Kyiv decries ‘artificial deficit’ in ammo – POLITICO
U.S. President Joe Biden said "Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable…
Navalny died from ‘sudden death syndrome,’ mother is told – POLITICO
“Sudden death syndrome” is an umbrella term for many different causes of cardiac arrest. The location of Navalny’s body is unclear. A morgue near the…
EU’s top diplomat warns Israel can’t defeat Hamas by military means – POLITICO
At the security conference, he asked if there was a political space for Europe to support a two-state solution. “If we want to play our…
Navalny’s death fails to move the dial for Republican Senator J.D. Vance – POLITICO
“Any peace settlement is going to require some significant territorial concessions from Ukraine, and you're gonna have a peace deal, because that's the only way…
Russia’s nuclear space weapon a risk for all, says German Space Command chief – POLITICO
The worst-case scenario of an indiscriminate nuclear blast in space radiating out a satellite-frying electromagnetic pulse across low earth orbit would be devastating for everyone,…
The Middle East headache for Munich Security Conference boss Christoph Heusgen – POLITICO
As the largest member of the European Union, Germany’s stance carries weight in Brussels. And Berlin has found itself at odds with many European countries…
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,…
With Navalny’s death, Russians lose their last hope – POLITICO
Meanwhile, in keeping with a previous tradition, Putin refused to call Navalny by name, referring to him as “the Berlin patient.” (Even on Friday, Putin maintained…
After Navalny’s death, the West must get tougher on Putin – POLITICO
So, how did the world respond to this violation of a neighbor’s sovereignty? U.S. President Donald Trump made a congratulatory phone call, as did then…
UK’s David Cameron preps for battle with Russia’s Lavrov over Ukraine – POLITICO
Optimism Still, some optimism remains inside the British government about the Russia-Ukraine war. Officials expect Ukraine to be able to export its full harvest next…
Zelenskyy blames Putin for Navalny’s death as leaders voice outrage – POLITICO
He added that Navalny had been a strong voice for freedom and for democracy for many years: "NATO and NATO allies have called for his…
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead, prison service says – POLITICO
“It’s obvious Putin killed him,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “On February 16, 2024, in Penal Colony No. 3, the convict Alexei Navalny felt unwell…
How the US broke Kosovo and what that means for Ukraine – POLITICO
Not that it really mattered. Like a parade of other prominent Americans who have blown through the country over the past quarter century, Bush wasn’t…
Putin trolls ‘soft’ Tucker Carlson – POLITICO
Of course, had Putin actually wanted to go toe-to-toe with a formidable opponent, the Kremlin wouldn’t have hand-picked Carlson for his first interview with a Western journalist…
Putin says Biden would be better for Russia as president than Trump – POLITICO
Putin used Wednesday’s interview to downplay speculation about Biden’s cognitive health, recalling when the two met in Switzerland in June 2021, less than a year…