World Oct 23 Putin decries U.S. sanctions as ‘unfriendly’ as EU joins in adding more restrictions on Russia The American and European sanctions are intended as part of a broadened effort to choke off the revenue and supplies that fuel Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, compelling Putin to negotiate an end to the war.
World Oct 15 Germany pledges more military aid as Ukraine puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion Ukraine says it will need $120 billion in 2026 to stave off Russia's nearly four-year all-out war.
World Oct 08 Greenland’s leader urges EU to invest in its mineral resources and renewable energy Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has thanked the European Union for being a "trusted friend" and urged investment in Greenland's resources.
World Oct 02 European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount Europe must take a more aggressive approach with Russia by shooting down drones that enter European airspace and boarding shadow fleet ships illicitly transporting oil to deprive Moscow of war revenue, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
World Sep 23 NATO warns Russia it will use all means to defend airspace after incursions NATO has warned Russia that it will use all means to defend against airspace breaches.
World Sep 19 European Commission president says they’ll sanction Russian export of liquefied natural gas “It is time to turn off the tap” on LNG, von der Leyen said in a video statement outlining her commission's new sanctions proposals. They must be endorsed by the 27 EU countries before they can enter force.
World Sep 10 Israel launches strikes in Yemen as EU chief seeks sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza Israel launched another round of heavy airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The strikes on Wednesday hit a fuel station in Sanaa and a government facility.
World Aug 14 Trump’s nod to Europe on a future peace force for Ukraine vastly improves its chances of success The operation has been drawn up by a coalition of the willing of around 30 countries. Success hinges on U.S. airpower or military equipment that Europe does not have.
World Aug 13 Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin Merz has convened a series of virtual meetings on Wednesday in an attempt to have the voice of European and Ukraine's leaders heard ahead of a summit that they have been sidelined from.
World Aug 12 Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it was unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.