Negotiations

Intense Russian attacks force Ukraine to consider pulling out of Kursk
Kyiv is trying to hang on to the territory it holds inside Russia despite fierce counterattacks by Moscow’s military.

Ukraine uses French Mirage jets for first time in repelling massive Russian attack

Germany’s Merz has 2 weeks to deliver historic spending revolution

The US-EU breakup—what does it mean for Ukraine, and for peace?

EPP calls for fast-track vote on omnibus simplification bill next week

Germany splits with former frugal allies in push to boost EU military spending

Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents
Germany wants looser EU fiscal rules to meet Europe’s defense challenge
Once Europe’s most influential fiscal hawk, Berlin is now leading the charge for greater fiscal flexibility.
How Keir Starmer’s aid cuts threaten Britain’s climate mission
The Labour government has promised to lead the world on climate change, but its renewed focus on defense has thrown those plans into uncertainty.
France warms to idea of seizing Russian assets in Europe
Paris is looking into whether Russia’s €200 billion can be used to guarantee new loans to Ukraine.
He wasn’t bluffing: Trump’s trade war sparks broad backlash
He levied sweeping tariffs on key trading partners Mexico, Canada and China early Tuesday morning.
Brexit stole the show from London Fashion Week — and gifted it to Paris
As red tape and higher costs hammer British designers, France is ready to pounce.
Trump halts aid to Ukraine
The minerals deal is still on the table. So are deals with Russia.
Austria swears in new government, ending five-month political crisis
Conservatives, social democrats and liberals form coalition to prevent far right from coming to power despite its electoral victory.
Orbán and Fico look to derail European unity on Ukraine ahead of London summit
Hungary and Slovakia call for direct talks with Russia and energy concessions, pushing a stance that could weaken EU support for Kyiv and legitimize Russian gains.
‘The insolent pig finally got a proper slap’: Russia celebrates Trump’s Zelenskyy takedown
A meeting between the American and Ukrainian presidents in the Oval Office blew up earlier Friday.
‘Free world needs a new leader’: Europe defends Zelenskyy after Trump attack
France, Germany and Poland all make prompt declarations of support as Europe fears Trump’s alignment with Putin.
EU, India agree to finalize free-trade pact this year, von der Leyen says
Accord would be “the largest deal of this kind,” Commission president says on visit to New Delhi.
Green diplomacy survives as UN strikes deal on biodiversity finance
COP16 talks in Rome yielded agreement on funding nature restoration in poorer countries — but some details remain vague.
Czech farmers lead fresh EU border protests over Ukraine, LatAm trade deals
Farmers from Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia join Czech-led demonstrations, rejecting Ukraine’s efforts to ease concerns over cheap imports.
Germany’s CDU and SPD to start coalition talks Friday
Conservative and center-left parties launch coalition talks on Friday. hoping to avoid prolonging Germany’s post-election uncertainty.
Far right gets shut out as Austrian government forms
Conservatives will lead Vienna’s new coalition amid economic uncertainty and political fragmentation.
Union und SPD: Die Angst vorm Fehlstart
– Streit vor dem eigentlichen Start: Lars Klingbeil macht Friedrich Merz schon vor Sondierungsgesprächen klare Ansagen. Was das für eine mögliche GroKo bedeutet, analysiert Gordon Repinski mit …
5 awkward encounters between UK prime ministers and US presidents
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump will likely be all smiles during their meeting Thursday — but a frosty encounter between the two nations’ leaders isn’t unusual.
Merz dashes to Paris for surprise talks with Macron as security fears weigh on EU
Incoming German leader will hold high-stakes talks with French president as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump hover over Europe.
PMQs: Starmer wins against Badenoch on defense spending before jetting to DC
The Tory leader probed prime minister on increased military funding — but failed to land a decisive blow.
Trump’s defense deputy secretary pick avoids saying Russia invaded Ukraine
Stephen Feinberg, at his confirmation hearing, signaled he’s unlikely to challenge the Pentagon’s striking shift.
Merz und die GroKo: Es ist kompliziert
– Schwieriger Weg: Die ersten 24 Stunden nach der Wahl zeigen, dass Union und SPD nicht einfach zueinander finden werden. Auch ein Schlagabtausch zwischen den Rheinland-Pfälzern Julia …