Macron doesn’t rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine – POLITICO
"It is a recognition of the challenge Ukraine faces, and that there is a bit more give, it's a credit to the French. They've had…
US, UK strike Houthi sites in Yemen amid surge in Red Sea attacks by the rebels – POLITICO
Earlier this week, the spokesperson for the Houthis said the militants shot down a U.S. drone and damaged a Belize-flagged, British cargo ship in their…
New Houthi attack risks ‘environmental disaster,’ US says – POLITICO
While the crew of 24 has been safely evacuated, the cargo of fertilizer "could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster," it…
Romania president seeks to challenge Rutte for top job – POLITICO
Saying that they don't mean to stand in the way of Rutte, a senior Eastern European diplomat said: "At least somebody has to ask, 'OK,…
Why the West is losing Ukraine – POLITICO
Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding…
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,…
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…
Donald Trump just did Europe a favor – POLITICO
OK, now what? The truth is, Europe only has itself to blame for the morass. Trump has been harping on about NATO’s laggards for years,…
The EU is trusting fossil fuel firms to help clean up the carbon – POLITICO
In 2009, as part of a recession recovery package, the European Commission launched a €1 billion program to support eight projects in the hope of…
EU capitals fear Russian retaliation and cyberattacks after asset freezes – POLITICO
The EU's unrelated effort to funnel cash to Ukraine from its central budget faced serious political resistance, prompting governments to look at alternative sources of…
Russian police detain Western journalists at protest by soldiers’ wives – POLITICO
Upon his release, one of the detained journalists said he and others had been held in a police van for some three hours after which…
In Northern Ireland, ‘a Protestant state’ finally has a Catholic leader – POLITICO
Demands and priorities Britain is providing the executive an extra £3.3 billion to start patching holes in services and pay long-delayed wage hikes that just triggered the biggest…
US and EU ignored our warnings about Houthis to court Iran for nuclear deal – POLITICO
“We have been saying this a long time,” he said on a visit to Brussels. "I have been here three times before and always we…
Iran’s allies are attacking the West. What happens next? – POLITICO
Could the U.S. take a tougher line? While the scale and target of Biden’s promised response is not yet clear, any unilateral move is likely…
Macron flirts with EU-bashing in wink to French farmers – POLITICO
Last week the country's agriculture minister, Marc Fesneau, called for “a form of agricultural patriotism,” stressing this should not be seen as “a bad word.”…
EU moves to shield researchers from Chinese interference – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The European Commission will call upon EU capitals to be on guard against meddling in their homegrown research from strategic adversaries in the…
Putin willing to visit North Korea at ‘early date,’ Pyongyang says – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering visiting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday,…