‘We have the makings of a deal,’ Trump says after welcoming Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago
Published on 28/12/2025 – 18:35 GMT+1 •Updated 20:15 US President Donald Trump hailed a possible deal to end…
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And the second was the war in Ukraine, which dragged into its fourth, bloody year and — together with Trump’s return to the White House — forced Europe’s leaders to make…
Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed
The real summit started the night before European leaders descended at the Europa building last Thursday for their…
Europe is failing Ukraine – POLITICO
The felling of the “reparations loan” proposal, which would have recycled Russian assets that are mostly frozen in…
Paris welcomes Putin’s ‘readiness’ for bilateral talks with Macron – POLITICO
Macron said last week that it would be “useful” for Europe to reach out to Moscow to ensure…
Zelensky calls meeting with Nawrocki ‘bad news for Russia’
Polish President Karol Nawrocki, right, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the Ukraine War and matters between Ukraine…
EU will eventually use Russian assets to pay for Ukraine war costs, Manfred Weber says – POLITICO
Asked whether the Russian assets should be used to repay the €90 billion loan for Ukraine agreed by…
Tusk tells Poland’s president to stop interfering in foreign policy – POLITICO
Tusk did not block the trip and confirmed that Przydacz had received government briefing materials. But he warned…
Serbia ditches EU-Western Balkans Summit – POLITICO
Serbia has made little progress in its bid to join the EU, despite being granted candidate status in…
Ukraine hits Russian submarine with underwater drones for the first time
Published on 15/12/2025 – 17:56 GMT+1 •Updated 17:56 Ukraine hit a Russian submarine with drones in Novorossiysk, Ukraine’s…
US agrees to security guarantees for Ukraine as Trump says end to war 'closer than ever' – The Journal
US agrees to security guarantees for Ukraine as Trump says end to war ‘closer than ever’ The JournalEurope ready…
EU enters crucial week marred by uncertainty and rival interests at critical juncture for the bloc
In Brussels, hyperbole is frequent, but to call this a make-or-break week for the bloc is no exaggeration.…