The new deployment is part of an effort by Berlin to secure NATO’s eastern flank and show that Europe can take on a greater responsibility for its own defense.
Moscow says it is ready to revive a Black Sea grain initiative—part of a would-be cease-fire deal—if its longstanding demands for sanctions relief are met.
The president said he‘d impose sanctions ’if Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I think it was Russia’s fault.’
As European countries increase their defense spending to counter the threat from Russia, China, and Iran, can Europe’s arms manufacturers up their game?
The agreement marks a shift in U.S. policy, with a focus on easing restrictions on Russian maritime trade and payments related to food and fertilizer exports.