UK slaps fresh sanctions on Iran – POLITICO
The Foreign Office said the sanctioned Iranian officials are members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — a branch of the Iranian military which broadcaster…
Putin challenger says ‘miracles’ are helping him upstage Russian leader – POLITICO
Nadezhdin, a 60-year-old veteran politician with a background in physics, promises to end Putin’s “fatal mistake” in Ukraine, halt mobilization and free political prisoners, including…
Politics threatens to spoil Paris 2024 Olympics – POLITICO
Despite the IOC’s ultimate recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in Paris as neutrals — that is, without a national flag or…
French farmers plan ‘siege’ of Paris despite government concessions – POLITICO
The French government rushed to appease the country's farmers on Sunday in a last-ditch bid to prevent a major blockade of the French capital this…
Kyiv accuses military brass of procurement graft – POLITICO
Ukrainian authorities uncovered a corrupt arms procurement deal worth nearly €36.4 million, the Ukrainian security service announced late Saturday. Former and current “high-ranking officials” in…
How the far right aims to ride farmers’ outrage to power in Europe – POLITICO
“Farmers’ anger has become a major issue for the far right across Europe,” said Kevin Cunningham, a political scientist who has studied the surge in…
Houthi rebels fire missile at US warship, escalating Mideast crisis – POLITICO
Though unsuccessful, the attack marks an intensification in the battle between the Houthis, which control large parts of Yemen, and a U.S.-led naval operation aimed…
Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan ahead of US-China talks – POLITICO
Taiwan's military "monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond," the country's ministry of national defense said. Tensions between Beijing and Taipei have remained…
EU threatens to silence Hungary if it blocks Ukrainian funds – POLITICO
On Ukraine, the Euroskeptic and pro-Russian Orbán said from the start of the war that Kyiv and Moscow should work on a mediated solution. With…
Ukraine’s funding gap — by the numbers – POLITICO
"The dependence of Ukraine's budget on external support cannot be overstated," experts from the Center of Public Finance and Governance at the Kyiv School of…
Putin accuses Kyiv of downing Russia military plane carrying Ukraine POWs – POLITICO
He claimed the Russian army detected two missile launches from Ukraine-controlled areas that hit the plane. “Most likely, it was American Patriot systems or European,…
UN agency probes staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – POLITICO
The EU said it is “extremely concerned” by the allegations against UNRWA staff. The U.S. said it is “extremely troubled” and has suspended funding for…
Israel will do ‘almost everything’ to get hostages back, ex-president says – POLITICO
“They demand that we stop the war and we withdraw to the seventh of October’s borders,” he added. “We are not ready to accept that.”…
‘Enough is enough’ in Gaza – POLITICO
She is not alone in her criticism. Israel has been under growing pressure to find a way to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.…
Top court stops short of ordering Israel to suspend Gaza campaign – POLITICO
But the judges said Israel must take all steps to prevent any genocidal actions. Speaking minutes after the ruling was announced, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
EU slams Alabama for nitrogen gas execution – POLITICO
It was the first time in the history of the U.S. that nitrogen gas was used in an execution and the first time in more…
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 attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Turkey’s Erdoğan signs off on Sweden’s NATO bid – POLITICO
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today signed into law Sweden's accession to NATO. "Welcome Türkiye’s approval of the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession," Swedish Prime Minister…
Ukraine disses HBO for hiring pro-Putin Serb to star in The White Lotus – POLITICO
“HBO, is it all right for you to work with a person who supports genocide & violates international law?” was the ministry’s incredulous query. Earlier…