Ukraine ‘is counting on America,’ Zelenskyy tells Trump before ‘high stakes’ summit – POLITICO
Trump, in a different post, said he had had “a wonderful talk” with “the highly respected” Belarusian ruler,…
Sergey Lavrov’s Alaska outfit hints at Soviet nostalgia – POLITICO
The current Russian regime has repeatedly exploited USSR nostalgia to pursue its political and imperial goals, according to…
Europe lurches between hope and fear as Trump meets Putin – POLITICO
Rather, this is about Ukraine agreeing to cede land for something that hasn’t at all been made clear.…
Trump cold-called Norwegian minister to ask about Nobel Peace Prize – POLITICO
“We discussed tariffs, economic cooperation, and it served as preparation for his call with Prime Minister Støre. I…
Kremlin announces Trump and Putin will meet 1-on-1 in Alaska – POLITICO
A joint press conference is expected at the end of the summit, the Kremlin said, according to state-controlled news…
Merz says Trump ‘largely shares’ European positions on Ukraine – POLITICO
Zelenskyy traveled to Berlin on Wednesday to join European leaders for three rounds of virtual talks arranged by…
Ukraine won’t give up Donbas, Zelenskyy vows ahead of Trump-Putin meeting – POLITICO
“If today we leave Donbas, from our fortifications, from our reliefs, from the heights that we control, we…
Thousands in Israel march against Netanyahu’s plan to escalate Gaza war – POLITICO
Demonstrations in Tel Aviv attracted more than 100,000 protesters demanding an immediate end to the military campaign and…
European allies rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit – POLITICO
“We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force,” the leaders stressed.…
Vance and Lammy host European, US, Ukrainian officials to talk ceasefire – POLITICO
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier Saturday, Starmer said in the same…
JD Vance love-bombs UK on visit with David Lammy – POLITICO
The outspoken vice president even resisted the chance to criticize laws governing freedom of speech and belief in…
Zelenskyy says Europe must be part of Russia-Ukraine peace talks – POLITICO
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was not on the call with Trump, a spokesperson for the…