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EU Commission Head Calls Ukraine's EU Entry Major Security Guarantee
The President of the European Commission has highlighted that the integration of Ukraine into the European Union represents one of the most crucial guarantees for maintaining security in the region....
EU Leaders Agree On 90 Billion-Euro Loan To Ukraine After A Plan To Use Russian Assets Unravels
European Union leaders have decided to provide a loan of 90 billion euros to Ukraine following the failure of a plan to use seized Russian assets as compensation for war damages. Specific details on t...
EU Agrees To $106 Billion Loan For Ukraine After Shelving Russian Asset Proposal
The European Union has agreed to provide a financial assistance package worth approximately 106 billion euros (around $106 billion) to Ukraine. This decision comes after the EU shelved earlier plans t...
Zelenskyy Welcomes EUR90 Billion in EU Support, Says Russian Assets Must Remain Frozen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude over the European Union's pledge of nearly EUR90 billion to aid Ukraine’s economy and recovery. He also emphasized that Russian assets f...
Kuleba believes Ukraine will either become part of Russian world or join European Union
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that Ukraine faces two potential futures: becoming integrated into Russia's sphere of influence, referred to as the 'Russian world,' or aligning with and joining ...
Prepare for a transatlantic divorce
Emmanuel Macron's speech to the French diplomatic corps suggests that 2026 may mark the end of the transatlantic alliance due to America's perceived coercive and violent behavior towards Europe. Europ...
6-way bidding war emerges for ECB vice presidency
A six-way race is currently taking place to assume the role of Vice President at the European Central Bank (ECB). The selection process will be held behind closed doors by Eurozone finance ministers i...
Meloni joins Macron in urging European talks with Russia
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has echoed French President Emmanuel Macron's calls for more dialogue between Europe and Russia by proposing the appointment of a special envoy to engage in direc...
Whose world is it now? Trump, power and Europe
The article discusses how Europe's geopolitical concerns were abruptly reignited following U.S.-led actions against Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, marking a shift from post-holiday complacency ...
Caution for EU and NATO! Turkey's details have caught attention
The article discusses rising concerns within the European Union (EU) and NATO regarding Turkey's increasing assertiveness and specific actions that have alarmed its allies. It highlights how recent Tu...
EU finances Ukrainian and European security
The European Union is providing financial support aimed at enhancing both Ukraine's and Europe’s overall security situation. This assistance comes amid continuing geopolitical tensions and aims to bol...
Europe’s time to shine in space? 2026 preview
Germany is rapidly developing its military space systems, potentially shifting European-wide priorities in space defense and technology....
Zelenskyy's Preparation for Trump Meeting Amid EU Leaders' Rush for Discussions
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine prepares for an upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump of the United States. Simultaneously, European leaders are actively seeking to engage in talks at ...
EU extends Russia sanctions through July 2026 amid continued invasion of Ukraine
The European Union renewed economic and other sanctions against Russia until July 2026 due to ongoing violations of the UN Charter and continuing aggression in Ukraine....
Europe is failing Ukraine
Following Europe's inability to reach an agreement on utilizing frozen Russian assets, Kyiv will require more support from the EU, which may become increasingly challenging due to internal divisions....
European Council Meeting on Ukraine, 18 December 2025
The European Council held a meeting focused on strategy and support for Ukraine on December 18, 2025. Discussions centered around security assistance, economic aid, and diplomatic measures to stabiliz...
Russia terminates military agreements with Portugal, France and Canada
Russia has ended military cooperation agreements with Portugal, France, and Canada due to their support of EU proposals to use Russian frozen assets for loans to Ukraine during Russia's ongoing confli...
EU aims to retrain 600,000 workers for defence sector to eliminate skills shortage
The European Union seeks to address the shortage of skilled workers needed for a robust defense industry by retraining approximately 600,000 existing professionals. The initiative is crucial as Europe...
The Global Capital of Diplomacy
This article discusses Brussels' role as a diplomatic hub for NATO and EU where significant decisions impacting international relations are made....
EU funds strengthen Ukrainian and European security
The EU has allocated financial support to bolster both Ukraine's defense capabilities and its own security frameworks, integrating Ukrainian forces more closely with NATO and enhancing regional stabil...
EU President Discusses Security and EU Membership for Ukraine
The European Union (EU) president held discussions on security matters and the prospect of Ukraine's membership within the EU....
PUTIN'S ALLY ACCUSES EUROPEAN COUNTRY OF RUSSOPHOBIA
An ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused an unidentified European country of being discriminatory towards Russia and Russians, characterizing such attitudes as Russophobia....
Fragmentation, distractions weaken Europe’s Indo-Pacific pivot
Europe's increased focus on the Indo-Pacific region faces challenges due to internal divisions and competing strategic priorities. To maintain momentum in this critical area, Europe needs to develop a...
Zelenskyy Says Preparations Underway for Meeting With European Partners and US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that preparations are underway for upcoming meetings with European partners and the United States. The details of these meetings, including timing an...
Poland urges EU to probe TikTok over AI-generated content suspected to come from Russia
Poland has asked the European Commission to investigate TikTok for hosting AI-generated content that includes calls for Poland's withdrawal from the EU. The content, which appeared on a profile of you...
EU is ‘main obstacle’ to peace in Ukraine, says Russia’s foreign minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the statement that the European Union (EU) serves as the main impediment to peace in Ukraine. This comes within the context of President Zelenskyy's visit t...
EU Needs to Form a Counteroffensive Against Russia
The article suggests that in light of ongoing tensions with Russia, the European Union must develop a strategic counteroffensive approach to maintain stability and security within its borders....
NATO ends if Trump invades Greenland, EU commissioner warns
Andrius Kubilius, a senior European Union official, has warned that any invasion of Greenland by US President Donald Trump could lead to the collapse of NATO. This supports an earlier statement made b...
German Greens Leader Urges CDU/CSU and EU to Step Up Pressure on Putin
The leader of Germany's Green Party is calling for increased pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin from both the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) parties in Germa...
EU finances Ukrainian and European security
The article discusses European Union financial support for enhancing both Ukraine's and Europe's overall security measures post-Russian invasion. It mentions various funding initiatives aimed at stren...
EU finances Ukrainian and European security
The European Union (EU) is providing financial support for both Ukraine's defense needs and broader European security measures. This aid aims to strengthen military capabilities and ensure stability i...
EU Accused of Fuelling Putin’s War After Importing €7.2 bn of Russian LNG
A new report by a German environmental NGO indicates that significant volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) continue to be imported from Russia's Yamal peninsula complex into Europe, amounting to €7....
EU Fears Swap of Greenland for Ukraine
The European Union has expressed concern over potential geopolitical strategies that may involve exchanging interests or leverage with Greenland for influence in Ukraine. The exact nature and implicat...
Expert: EU Will Do Everything To Make Ukraine Agreement Impossible
An expert states that the European Union will take all necessary actions to prevent an agreement between Russia and Ukraine from being realized....
President of Ukraine Held His First Phone Call of the Year with President of Cyprus
The President of Ukraine has held his initial phone conversation of the year with the President of Cyprus, who is currently chairing the Council of the European Union for the first half of the year. T...
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