How every EU country responded to the strikes on Iran – POLITICO
Finland “Finland condemns Iran’s unjustifiable and indiscriminate strikes on the countries in the region,” President Alexander Stubb said.…
Investigate oil pipeline damage to unblock Ukraine funds, Orbán tells EU – POLITICO
Orbán claims Ukraine is slow-walking repairs to the pipeline and has vowed to veto the loan. Ukraine and…
Hungary is blocking Russia sanctions package over €16B in EU defense loans, diplomats say – POLITICO
The Commission proposed the new sanctions package, which broadens restrictions on Russian energy, banks, goods and services, on…
Orbán deploys troops to guard energy sites over alleged Ukraine threat – POLITICO
Together with pro-Russian Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who on Monday cut off emergency power supplies to Ukraine,…
The EU is going to Ukraine empty-handed ― thanks to Hungary – POLITICO
As the war of words continued, Ukraine’s Sybiha said Hungary and Slovakia should “send their concerns to the…
Orbán’s standoff with EU over €90B Ukraine loan escalates – POLITICO
Costa went on to warn Orbán that failing to abide by the Dec. 18 decision would “constitute a…
Kyiv condemns ‘blackmail’ by Hungary, Slovakia as energy standoff escalates – POLITICO
In a statement posted on X late Saturday, Ukraine’s foreign ministry blasted the actions as “irresponsible,” saying they…
EU’s €90B plan to fund Ukraine in jeopardy as Hungary blocks deal – POLITICO
Hungary’s threat to veto the loan is a major setback for Ukraine, whose coffers will begin running low on…
Merz looks to Gulf ties to curb Germany’s reliance on the US – POLITICO
“After Russia’s war of aggression, we have learned the hard way that excessive dependence on individual countries can…
Ireland unveils €1.7 billion plan to beef up its weak defenses – POLITICO
Ireland’s higher military spending — representing a 55 percent increase from previous commitments — comes barely a week…
EU bans Russian gas imports after last-minute agreement – POLITICO
Where the Council included its demands, the Parliament was able to water them down. For instance, lawmakers convinced…
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…