Rare Fabergé egg expected to sell for more than $26 million
LONDON (AP) — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was…
Belgium’s De Wever dials up opposition to Russian frozen assets deal – POLITICO
Hopes had grown in recent days that De Wever could reverse his position if the European Commission were…
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Another important issue in the talks is Western security guarantees for Ukraine, which Kyiv says are needed to…
Retaliating against Russia – POLITICO
Still, any new measures “need to have plausible deniability,” said one EU diplomat. Show of force NATO, for…
Putin warns EU ‘theft’ of frozen assets will trigger retaliatory measures – POLITICO
“It’s clear that this will have a negative impact on the international finance system,” Putin underlined. “The trust…
Moscow ready for ‘serious’ talks on Ukraine peace plan
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting…
France plans new voluntary military service
VARCES, France (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a new program meant to bolster France’s armed…
France joins Europe’s military service bandwagon – POLITICO
The French military is already the EU’s second-largest behind Poland, with more than 201,000 personnel. France has around…
Even Trump may not be able to deliver a deal that would satisfy Putin.
The 28-point peace plan is now a 19-point peace plan. President Donald Trump says the plan for ending…
EU Steps Up Pursuit of Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
Welcome to the Brussels Edition. I’m Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg’s Brussels bureau chief, bringing you the latest from the…
Russia must make concessions as part of any peace deal, says EU’s Kallas – POLITICO
Her comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration circulated a 28-point plan last week that alarmed Ukraine…
Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine mirrors Israel-Hamas strategy
LONDON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war closely mirrors the…