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EU gears up for fight with Russian energy holdouts
Brussels will soon tell Hungary and Slovakia to stop dealing with Moscow — whether they like it or not. But the EU’s enforcement plan is fuzzier.
Europe’s final plan to quit Russian energy: Enlist wary execs
Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor
US and Ukraine sign agreement creating investment fund
An ugly Ukraine deal was predictable — but this will merely pause Russia’s revanchism
MAGA man leads the field before Romanian election rerun
Trump: Putin will be ‘fine’ in peace negotiations
Putin announces new ceasefire but Kremlin hardens stance on annexed Ukrainian regions
Moscow is emboldened after U.S. President Donald Trump caves in to a key Russian demand.
Russia says suspected Ukrainian agent arrested in Moscow car-bomb attack
The Federal Security Service named the suspect as Ignat Kuzin.
Russia claims complete ‘liberation’ of Kursk, admits North Korea assistance
It’s the first time the Kremlin has acknowledged the estimated 11,000 North Korean troops fighting for Moscow in the region.
Zelenskyy, Trump speak in Rome in first meeting since Oval Office bust-up
‘Good meeting,’ Ukrainian leader said after one-on-one in St. Peter’s Basilica. The White House called it “a very productive discussion.”
Trump says Russia, Ukraine ‘very close to a deal,’ urges the 2 sides to meet soon
“Most of the major points are agreed to,” Trump said hours after special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow.
Trump should direct anger at Putin, who ‘must stop lying’ about Ukraine, Macron says
The French president’s impassioned plea came during a conversation with reporters while in Madagascar.
Europe faces ‘decisive moment’ in energy security battle, von der Leyen warns
Without action, twin threats of Russian sabotage and high prices will batter the bloc, the Commission President said.
White House debates lifting sanctions on Russian energy assets, Nord Stream
The debate pits Steve Witkoff against State Department and U.S. energy export proponents.
Moscow blocks 21 UK politicians from entering Russia
Targeted MPs take the travel ban as a ‘compliment’ and say it shows their Ukraine advocacy ‘got under Putin’s skin.’
Ukraine ready to negotiate with Russia — if it agrees to ceasefire first
The change of tone came the day before Ukrainian officials were to meet U.S. representatives in London to discuss a ceasefire plan, with Putin also reportedly open to a deal.
Putin violated his own Easter truce thousands of times, Zelenskyy says
Moscow said its forces were “strictly observing” the ceasefire and accused Ukraine of violating the pause in fighting.
Putin declares ‘Easter truce;’ Kyiv is skeptical
“Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin’s true attitude toward Easter and toward human life,” Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says.
Russia wounds over 100 with new cluster supersonic missile on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
The attack marks the third consecutive week Moscow has used ballistic missiles against civilian areas.
China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons
Beijing continues to dismiss claims it has any direct involvement in the war, despite years of allegations to the contrary.
Russia’s effort to get US to drop aviation sanctions hits EU resistance
Brussels is also worried about the risks to air safety posed by fake and uncertified parts installed in Russian planes.
China is supplying weapons to Russia, Zelenskyy says
Beijing is strengthening Moscow’s defense capability, Ukrainian president said.
Moldova to hold ‘crucial’ elections on Sept. 28
The vote is expected to be highly competitive and may reshape the country’s political landscape.
Ukrainians roll eyes at Witkoff, reject border changes
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has conveyed Moscow’s desire for peace in exchange for five regions in Ukraine.
Postwar Russian energy return ‘illusory,’ Belgium says
Belgian Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet told POLITICO he wants to phase out the country’s Russian gas imports — but didn’t back an outright ban.
The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days
When the world changed, here’s how it looked to political insiders.
Australia balks as Russia eyes Indonesian air force base
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says government is “seeking further clarification” from Jakarta.
Russian attack that left bodies scattered on city streets is not a ‘mistake’ — it’s a strategy
But terror-bombing Ukrainians may not bring Russia many benefits.
EU countries push to Orbán-proof Russia sanctions
Hungary’s veto power could become meaningless under plans being drawn up by a group of capitals.