Russia vilifies ‘Hollywood cowboy’ Biden for cursing Putin – POLITICO
“Such boorish statements from the mouth of the head of state of the United States are unlikely to hurt the head of another state, especially…
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…
With Trump looming, NATO defense chiefs gather to talk Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia, of course, remains the biggest problem for most NATO countries. Not only is Ukraine in need of more Western ammunition to sustain an existential…
Republicans ‘shameful’ for blocking Ukraine aid, says Australia’s Tony Abbott – POLITICO
Senate Republicans this week blocked a $118 billion package which would have sent foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, while also allocating more money…
How Ukraine’s top general ran out of road both in Kyiv and in Washington – POLITICO
The Pentagon pushed for the Ukrainian military to make a major thrust focused on one area where planners thought a breakthrough was possible. Instead, Kyiv…
Biden confuses Macron with Mitterrand (who died in 1996) – POLITICO
U.S. President Joe Biden confused Emmanuel Macron, the current French president, with François Mitterrand, who led France from 1981 to 1995 and died in 1996.…
Donald Trump’s Steele dossier lawsuit dismissed by London court – POLITICO
The ruling says while the court did not “consider or determine the accuracy or inaccuracy of the memoranda,” the former U.S. president and current Republican…
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…
US pledges support for UK after egghead suggests putting salt in tea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Brits reacted with such fury when an American scientist suggested that the perfect cup…
Trump’s return could be ‘big win for the world’ – POLITICO
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has endorsed Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States, arguing the controversial former leader…
Iraqi leader dismisses US efforts in Middle East – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — Iraq’s prime minister scoffed Thursday at U.S. efforts to rein in Israel’s military campaign against Hamas and lay out long-term plans for…
Trump vowed he’d ‘never’ help Europe if it’s attacked, top EU official says – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — One of Europe's most senior politicians recounted how former U.S. President Donald Trump privately warned that America would not come to the EU's…
‘Joe Biden is your best friend, until he isn’t’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. TEL AVIV — Do Israel’s Western…
Tucker Carlson, Trump’s shadow diplomat – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Donald Trump has mulled naming Tucker Carlson as his vice president if…
Osama bin Laden is back! – POLITICO
This isn’t a bad dream. Twenty-two years after he masterminded the 9/11 terror attacks, and 12 years after he was killed by U.S. special forces…
Ukraine’s allies plan US charm offensive – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. European politicians aim to tour the U.S. to shore up support for Ukraine —…
Donald Trump (still) can’t find Hungary on a map – POLITICO
Someone get Donald Trump a map! Less than a week after the former U.S. president confused Hungary and Turkey — calling Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor…
Trump muddles up Turkish and Hungarian leaders – POLITICO
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to confuse the leaders of Turkey and Hungary in a campaign speech in New Hampshire on Monday. “There’s a…
Ukraine is ‘freaking out’ as McCarthy chaos threatens US aid – POLITICO
KYIV – After a year and a half of war, Ukraine’s leaders now have a new reason to worry: Mounting political chaos in America is…
Criminal charges are politically motivated – POLITICO
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the four separate criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump are politically motivated. “Everything that is happening…