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…
Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate
Hungary said it will block a €90 billion emergency loan for Ukraine as it accused the war-torn country…
Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel exports to Ukraine amid oil transit dispute
Published on 18/02/2026 – 16:25 GMT+1 Hungary and Slovakia announced on Wednesday that they would suspend diesel exports…
Ukraine is ramping up its counteroffensive regaining territories from Russian troops
Published on 17/02/2026 – 10:28 GMT+1 Ukrainian forces are ramping up the pace and the scale of Kyiv’s…
Kaja Kallas’ poker face, Lindsey Graham cursing and Mark Rutte talking to a dog – POLITICO
Biggest fight No. 1 — Kaja Kallas vs. Mike Waltz That testy panel saw Kallas go toe-to-toe with…
Europe and America need each other, but trust is gone – POLITICO
But he framed his appeal in terms of blood and soil familiar to Make America Great Again supporters,…
Ukrainian drones hit key Russian oil port, local governor says – POLITICO
Ukrainian authorities did not comment on the attack by midday Sunday, but Kyiv acknowledged targeting the Taman port’s…
Germany’s Merz blasts ‘lost’ US leadership and says global order ‘no longer exists’ – POLITICO
Merz also drew a lesson from Germany’s own history. “We Germans know a world in which might makes…
Macron says Europe must redesign its security independently, citing ‘holistic’ nuclear deterrence
Published on 13/02/2026 – 21:22 GMT+1 Emmanuel Macron told the Munich Security Conference on Friday that Europe will…
A Europe that spends more on defense — and can stand up to the US – POLITICO
Other European leaders, suggesting coordination among them, also stressed the mutual benefits of the postwar alliance, including Swedish Prime…
Europe has the weapons, but still needs America to wage war – POLITICO
The European Union’s defense is often hobbled by the need for unanimity, giving a veto to pro-Kremlin Hungary.…
Rutte endorses US spending pressure against European allies — live updates – POLITICO
Welcome to our live coverage of the Munich Security Conference, where vast numbers of world leaders and top…