The fighting in Ukraine is only part of Russia’s wider war against the continent as a whole. It’s high time to recognize this reality and act accordingly.| POLITICO
A call between Trump and EU leaders gave them hope that he’ll protect their interests in any Ukraine peace deal. Here’s why it may not last.| POLITICO
Russia’s leader had good reason to look delighted by his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.| POLITICO
Ukraine’s president also said Russian attack that killed at least 21 civilians was “frankly brutal.”| POLITICO
The war is exacerbating a demographics decline that had already started well before Putin ordered his troops across the border| POLITICO
Kyiv is afraid to be left out of negotiations, while Trump might strengthen Putin just as Russia is beginning to feel the strain of the war.| POLITICO
Will the Russian ruler outmaneuver America’s president with devastating consequences for Ukraine?| POLITICO
“The EU is weaker today than ever due to the persistent failure” of the Commission president, the Patriots say in document seen by POLITICO.| POLITICO
The populist right-winger even appears to be turning accusations from liberal politicians and media to his advantage ahead of Sunday’s vote.| POLITICO
The U.S. president’s relentless pursuit of raw materials is storing up trouble for Greenland, but could well be good news for Ukraine.| POLITICO
Trump’s former chief strategist fears his old boss won’t make a clean break and stop military aid to Kyiv.| POLITICO
Fighting close to large nuclear facilities in Ukraine and Russia has caused concern among atomic experts.| POLITICO
The deal that freed Evan Gershkovich was bittersweet for those political detainees still trapped in Russia.| POLITICO
Both sides have claimed victory in a closely-watched presidential contest that will have ripple effects across the Americas.| POLITICO
Washington’s staunch backing for Israel’s war in Gaza likely hurt its popularity.| POLITICO
The ‘great risk’ Europe faces is getting ‘caught up in crises that are not ours,’ French president says in interview.| POLITICO
China uses fabricated polls and outlandish claims on social media to bolster its camp in Taiwan’s election.| POLITICO