Trump's proposed Ukraine reset gets mixed Hill reaction - Roll Call Donald Trump spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of peace talks in Munich. Roll Call · Feb 12, 2025
US Shifts Focus Away From European Security Towards China US Secretary of Defense Hegseth shifts focus to US borders amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict, raising concerns over reduced US role in European security. Top News · Feb 12, 2025
US no longer ‘primarily focused’ on Europe’s security, says Pete Hegseth US defence secretary says Europe should lead in defending Ukraine and that restoring pre-2014 borders is unrealistic The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025
Vladimir Putin giving up Crimea in Ukraine peace deal is 'unrealistic,' says Donald Trump's Defence Secretary US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also said Washington does not see NATO membership for Kyiv as part of a solution to Putin’s war Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
US Prioritizes Deterring War With China In The Pacific Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses NATO on diplomatic resolution in Ukraine conflict and US strategic priorities. Top News · Feb 12, 2025
US Rules Out NATO Membership For Ukraine, No Troops Deployed US Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses Ukraine's NATO membership and security situation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach. Top News · Feb 12, 2025
US defense chief Hegseth calls return to Ukraine’s original borders ‘unrealistic’ Around 50 countries have collectively provided Ukraine more than $126 billion in weapon The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Zelensky says Europe’s security guarantees mean nothing without US ahead of meeting with Ukraine-sceptic JD Vance US president Donald Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet with Volodymyr Zelensky in the near future The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Trump says he spoke with Putin and will start peace talks on Ukraine ‘immediately’ – as it happened US president says he had ‘lengthy and productive phone call’ with Russian president and will begin by calling Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025
Trump's New Defence Chief To Pressure Allies On First NATO Visit New US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first meetings at NATO headquarters Wednesday looking to push European nations over support for Ukraine and ramping up military spending. International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025
NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Kremlin: 'Significant Part Of Ukraine Wants To Be Russia' The Kremlin said Tuesday that a "significant part" of Ukraine "wants to be Russia," hours after US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine "may be Russian someday." International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025
JD Vance is delivering a keynote speech at Paris AI summit against the backdrop of tensions JD Vance is delivering a keynote speech on the final day of the Paris AI Summit during his first foreign trip since taking office as vice president The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
The British economy will be profoundly affected by Trump’s trade war THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium may not look relevant to the UK at first glance – but it will lead to mutual impoverishment across the world and a further rise in international tensions The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
International Business Times · Feb 10, 2025 Zelensky To Meet JD Vance In Munich On Friday: Kyiv Presidency Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US Vice President JD Vance on Friday at the Munich Security Conference, where they are set to discuss Washington's push for an end to the three-year war with Russia.
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025 While the world is distracted by Trump, here’s how Putin and Musk are weakening European democracies In an unprecedented decision on December 6 2024, the Romanian constitutional court annulled the November 25 presidential elections after it received credible intelligence of large-scale external interference rigging the results of the first round in favour of a hardly-known far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu.
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 UK and allies must increase defence spending to keep US in Nato, says Healey The Defence Secretary said it was time for the UK and European allies to ‘step up, to do more of the heavy lifting’.
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025 US-China tensions are an opportunity – the EU could become the world’s third great power In the early 1990s, as the Cold War faded into memory, the Maastricht Treaty established the existence of the European Union (EU). Since its inception, the bloc has jostled for position in an international order increasingly structured around three poles: the United States, Asia and Europe.
Top News · Feb 10, 2025 Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin To Release Memoir Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's memoir 'Hope in Action' reflects on her leadership journey and advocacy for positive change.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will have a memoir out this fall, looking back on a momentous four years in office when she presided over her country’s joining NATO, its response to the pandemic and the enactment of legislation on climate change and social justice
Top News · Feb 10, 2025 Romania's President Klaus Iohannis Resigns Amid Impeachment Threat Romania's President Klaus Iohannis resigns amidst impeachment threat by hard-right parties, leading to institutional turmoil and political crisis.
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025 Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach Russia President Vladimir Putin sent a guarded message of congratulations to Donald Trump on inauguration day, but then held a long direct call with his “dear friend,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025 Fact-check: Trump’s Super Bowl LIX interview with Fox’s Bret Baier In his Super Bowl LIX interview, Trump addressed his administration’s economic aims. How accurate were his statements?
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 Trump’s proposed ‘land grabs’ mean US now seen as a risk, says Munich security report Report published before international summit suggests US is moving away from a global leadership role
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 Kosovo faces political uncertainty as ruling party fails to secure election majority PM Albin Kurti claims ‘victory’ and vows to form government but analysts warn of prolonged crisis and instability