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Trump says Putin will accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine

U.S. leader’s remarks came during a lightning visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.

February 24, 2025 8:43 pm CET

UN passes resolutions condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine despite US opposition

The defeats show how isolated the U.S. in its push to be more conciliatory toward Russia in brokering a deal deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

February 24, 2025 7:26 pm CET

Mike Waltz rejects the idea of Ukraine joining NATO amid peace talks

National security adviser Mike Waltz said Ukrainian membership to the military alliance is “not back on the table.”

February 24, 2025 6:59 pm CET

Merz and Macron seek united European front amid US uncertainty

As Donald Trump raises questions over security, Germany’s election winner and the French leader want to safeguard the continent’s influence.

February 24, 2025 4:18 pm CET

Zelenskyy refuses to sign Trump’s rare earths deal — but official says pact is close

“Nearly all key details finalized,” says Ukrainian deputy PM about the controversial minerals agreement.

February 24, 2025 12:33 pm CET

Macron meets Trump, Europeans head to Kyiv in two-pronged effort to save Ukraine

European leaders hope to reverse Trump’s retreat from Europe and Ukraine’s dire prospects.

February 24, 2025 4:10 am CET

Germany’s Merz offers hope for Ukraine amid the Trump nightmare

With European security in the balance, Friedrich Merz could lead a new Western alliance, without America. But will Germany let him?  

February 24, 2025 4:00 am CET

Germany’s Merz vows ‘independence’ from Trump’s America, warning NATO may soon be dead

Election winner likens the Trump administration to Putin’s Russia as he bids to take Europe in a new direction.

February 23, 2025 11:28 pm CET

Trump congratulates Germany’s election winners — and himself

U.S. president’s praise for Friedrich Merz’s ‘conservatives’ offers a glimmer of hope after the White House’s brutal criticism of Europe.

February 23, 2025 10:34 pm CET

Ukraine is too powerful to be sold out, Polish official says

“It’s Ukraine that decides whether she wants to fight or not,” Radek Sikorski said.

February 23, 2025 9:10 pm CET

Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for Europe.

POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.

February 23, 2025 8:17 pm CET

Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet Europe’s most powerful leader as US turns its back

After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without Washington as a close ally.

February 23, 2025 7:09 pm CET
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Zelenskyy offers to resign in exchange for peace, NATO entry

“If you need me to leave this chair, I am ready to do that; and I also can exchange it for NATO membership for Ukraine,” Ukrainian president says.

February 23, 2025 5:33 pm CET

Trump’s Russia envoy declines to blame Moscow for starting war with Ukraine

The Trump-appointed special envoy called Ukraine’s ambitions to join NATO “a threat to the Russians.”

February 23, 2025 5:07 pm CET

Trump is ‘doing Europe a great service,’ Slovak leader tells rapt Washington crowd

Russia-friendly Robert Fico says pro-Trump MAGA movement represents “a vision that resonates urgently.”

February 22, 2025 9:34 am CET

Europe targets homegrown nuclear deterrent as Trump sides with Putin

Germany’s Merz says Britain and France may need to “share” their nuclear weapons as America can’t be relied on to defend NATO. 

February 21, 2025 10:00 pm CET

Russia wants to declare ‘victory’ on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel says

Moscow wants to show itself ‘victorious’ against Ukraine and NATO on third anniversary of invasion, Kyiv’s HUR says.

February 21, 2025 2:15 pm CET

Vance floats US troop withdrawal from Germany over free-speech concerns

The U.S. vice president links continued military support to Berlin’s speech policies.

February 21, 2025 2:05 pm CET

Europe should brace for Trump to end NATO protection, Germany’s Merz warns

Merz said there was need to discuss Germany coming under British and French nuclear protection.

February 21, 2025 12:11 pm CET

Ukraine’s allies in US tell Zelenskyy: Take the rare earths deal

Mending ties with Trump means allowing US stakes in Ukraine’s mineral riches, officials say.

February 21, 2025 9:17 am CET

29 times Donald Trump did what Putin wanted 

Whose side is he on? It’s hard to keep up, so here’s a handy guide to America’s new policy of close alignment with the Kremlin.

February 21, 2025 4:01 am CET

Germany votes, Trump attacks, Europe reacts

Europe suddenly has to do it all — all alone, all at once. Still in shock after U.S. President Donald Trump’s unequivocal pivot toward Moscow, European leaders …

February 21, 2025 4:01 am CET

World leaders head to Ukraine as Trump cozies up to Putin

As Ukraine’s future hangs in the balance, world and European leaders are rallying around Kyiv.

February 20, 2025 8:42 pm CET

Farage counters Trump: Zelenskyy is ‘not a dictator’

But the British firebrand added, “it’s only right and proper that Ukrainians have a timeline for elections.”

February 20, 2025 4:45 pm CET
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