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EU Leaders Agree to Defense Surge, Support Ukraine After US Halts Military Aid
European nations are increasingly worried that Russia might be emboldened and could attack a European Union state next.
Europeans Reluctant to Raise Taxes for Defense Spending Amid Ukraine-Russia War, Polls Show
German, French, and British leaders are pushing for rearmament, but public support for the hikes needed to fund it remains weak.
6 Arrested in Romania on Treason Charges
A group named after a brutal 15th-century warlord has been accused of plotting to orchestrate a coup in the country.
US and Ukrainian Officials to Meet in Saudi Arabia for Cease-Fire Talks
The push to develop a framework for peace follows a highly publicized falling-out between leaders of the two nations.
Poland, Baltic Nations Welcome France’s Offer of Nuclear Umbrella
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said ‘a nuclear umbrella would serve as really very serious deterrence towards Russia.’
EU Leaders Meet in Brussels to Discuss Defense and Ukraine
The heads of the 27 member states and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are meeting in the Belgian capital amid a recalibration of the continent’s defense.
France to Consider Extending Nuclear Protection to European Allies: Macron
Macron said that he wanted to believe that the United States ‘will remain at our side.’
Zelenskyy Aide Says US, Ukraine to Meet in ‘Near Future’ for Peace
The comment comes as the United States suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
US Has Paused Ukraine Intelligence Sharing Cooperation, CIA Director Says
The decision comes amid pressure for Ukraine to reach a peace deal in its war with Russia.
Germany, France Face Differing Financial Futures Amid Planned Defense Spending Boosts
France is already increasing its military spending by 3 billion euros annually and has one of the largest budget deficits in the European Union.
Kremlin Welcomes Signs Zelenskyy’s Ready to Negotiate, Says Questions Remain
A Kremlin spokesman said Moscow is unsure whether past Ukrainian government policies will still hinder direct peace talks.
What Ukraine Loses With US Aid Pause, and What It Doesn’t
European support will ensure that Ukraine stays in the fight, but the United States’ pause on aid to Ukraine will end access to several key weapons platforms.
Austria Immediately Halts Family Reunifications for Asylum Seekers
The nation’s new coalition government announced the move after they formally took office this week following months of negotiations.
Kremlin Ready to Assist in Prospective Talks Between US, Iran: Spokesman
During a recent trip to Tehran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said differences over Iran’s nuclear program could still be resolved diplomatically.
German Parties Agree to Lift Debt Brake for $535 Billion Defense Fund
The debt brake was written into Germany’s constitution by Angela Merkel after the 2008 financial crisis.
Citing Zelenskyy Letter, Trump Tells Congress Ukraine Willing to Negotiate
President Donald Trump also said he had ’received strong signals’ from Russia that they are ready for peace.
Australia ‘Waiting’ for Ukraine’s Request for Boots on the Ground, Will Give It ‘Due Consideration’
This comes as President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table after the US cut aid.
Momentum for European Army Grows Amid Concerns Over US Disengagement
European forces have traditionally worked together, but that’s ‘completely different’ from a war fighting army, according to a defense expert.
Zelenskyy Says White House Clash ‘Regrettable,’ Ready for Peace Talks
The Ukrainian president delivered his first public remarks since the Trump administration paused military aid on March 3.
EU Proposes Softening Net Zero CO2 Targets for New Cars
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is mulling giving the car industry, which faces multibillion-euro fines, three years instead of one to meet targets.
