Poland’s president snubs Zelenskyy over historical slight – POLITICO
Przemysław Czarnek, one of the leaders of PiS, called Zelenskyy’s decision a “scandal.” “You cannot talk about partnership…
U.N. Blacklists Israel, Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict,…
Russia warns war costs are ravaging its finances as Ukrainian ‘drone overmatch’ halts Putin’s forces
The Kremlin sounded the alarm on its deteriorating finances earlier this year, just as its war on Ukraine…
Russian rate of losses in Ukraine almost triples in one year | Russia-Ukraine war News
Evidence of Russia’s poor performance in its war in Ukraine, both militarily and economically, has been mounting over…
U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List
The U.N. investigators documented nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence around the world in 2025, more than…
Romania asks for NATO support after Russian drone crash – POLITICO
The alliance is “assessing what more can be done now to optimise Romania and NATO’s network of sensors…
NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin – POLITICO
Following the recent hybrid attacks, Meit Fohlin, the regional government chief, said she meets “every week” with the…
Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under congressional bill
Mercedes-Benz vehicles sit parked, on the day U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce new tariffs, at…
Von der Leyen gears up for fight over China trade ties – POLITICO
Séjourné is the most vocal public champion of tougher action but Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also told POLITICO…
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?
Romania’s foreign minister on Friday called Article 4 of NATO’s founding treaty “an instrument that Romania can use”…
Ukraine hammers Russia’s land corridor to Crimea – POLITICO
Now Ukraine is building up its mid-range strike drones thanks to a strategic decision to boost funding for…
‘This Is How Deterrence Works’ Against Russia
Estonia isn’t waiting to see how the war in Ukraine ends. Instead, it’s reorganizing daily life around…