Germany’s far left saves Merz from potential humiliation on pensions – POLITICO
The Left’s leaders said they were acting not to help the coalition but rather to protect pensioners from…
You can’t pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine – POLITICO
In March 2023, judges at the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin, naming him “allegedly…
Retaliating against Russia – POLITICO
Still, any new measures “need to have plausible deniability,” said one EU diplomat. Show of force NATO, for…
UK to impose Trump-style migrant visa bans – POLITICO
The three countries have collectively refused to take back more than 4,000 unauthorized immigrants and foreign criminals from…
Athens and Kyiv sign LNG deal as Greece adopts US energy agenda – POLITICO
“Ukraine gains direct access to diversified and reliable energy sources, while Greece becomes a hub for supplying Central…
Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost the Trump initiative
WASHINGTON — Kazakhstan is set to join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab and Muslim majority countries in a…
As the Netherlands moves to the center, Brussels is watching – POLITICO
Schoof’s administration had begun with high expectations — exemptions on asylum, nitrogen and nature rules, and a lower…
Trump dangles prospect of Mar-a-Lago visit for Xi – POLITICO
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the agreement would ensure that China does not impose export controls on…
‘Diplomatic solution’ to end Ukraine war in sight, Russian envoy says – POLITICO
“You know, his previous position was that Russia should leave completely. So actually, I think we are reasonably…
Trump says open to making concessions to China to calm trade war – POLITICO
“I’d love China to help us out with Russia,” he said. “We put very big sanctions on Russia. I…
Ukraine and EU cheer Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil – POLITICO
The U.S. slapped sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, and their subsidiaries in an…
Now let Zelenskyy hit Russia with Tomahawks, Finland tells Trump – POLITICO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argues Putin only showed an interest in peace with Trump when he suggested he…