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Trump says NATO becoming ‘opposite’ of obsolete and collective defense is ‘fine’

Asked whether he was done with Vladimir Putin, the American president said: “I’m disappointed in him, but I’m not done with him.”

July 15, 2025 8:11 am CET

Is €1.2 trillion enough to save Europe?

In the age of Putin, Trump and Xi, the stakes for the next EU budget could not be higher.

July 15, 2025 4:22 am CET

‘We’re not buying it’: Trump ties Ukraine aid to America First

Privately pessimistic about the war, the president argues his new alignment with NATO allies isn’t a departure from “America First.”

July 15, 2025 4:22 am CET

Trump flags ‘bit of a problem’ with Putin ahead of big announcement on Ukraine

“I am very disappointed with President Putin,” Trump said ahead of meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.

July 14, 2025 10:19 am CET
Cartoon Carousel

World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

Drawing the top stories around the globe.

July 12, 2025 4:01 am CET

The great Benghazi blunder: How a Libyan warlord humiliated Brussels  

Europe’s mission to tackle migration flows from North Africa became a fiasco in a row over a photo opportunity.

July 12, 2025 4:01 am CET

Trump pledges to sell US arms to Ukraine via NATO as Europe prepares to step up

“We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons,” U.S. president says.

July 11, 2025 11:32 am CET
Unpacked

Is the Trump-Putin bromance really over?

It remains unclear whether the U.S. president will really apply the kind of pressure that might give Russia’s leader pause. And that’s part of the problem.

July 11, 2025 4:01 am CET

No-confidence vote: Is the EU Parliament about to break?

Ursula von der Leyen survived a motion of censure — but not without sustaining damage. In Strasbourg, tensions within her pro-European coalition burst into the open, with …

July 11, 2025 4:00 am CET

Rubio slams Russia over ‘lack of progress’ toward peace in Ukraine

The meeting between Russia and the U.S.’s chief diplomats comes on the heels of a phone call between Trump and Putin.

July 10, 2025 4:18 pm CET

Bigger threats, messier politics: How things now change for von der Leyen

Thursday’s no-confidence vote marks the start of a tougher era in the European Commission president’s dealings with opposition groups.

July 10, 2025 4:00 pm CET

Merz tells Trump to stick with Europeans on Ukraine

Merz also urged the U.S. to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missile defense systems to protect against Russia’s escalating bombardments.

July 10, 2025 3:09 pm CET
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Trump resumes weapons deliveries to Ukraine

The Pentagon had ordered a halt to shipments of some military aid over fears that U.S. weapons stockpiles were running low.

July 10, 2025 10:38 am CET

Why Europe doesn’t trust Trump’s latest Ukraine reversal

U.S. allies in Europe are worried that American support for Ukraine is fickle, and that the Trump administration will cut its troop posture on the continent.

July 10, 2025 2:49 am CET

Macron pitches Starmer on new special relationship

The countries have dubbed their defense refresh an “entente industrielle.”

July 9, 2025 11:31 pm CET

Trump is interested in new Russia sanctions. But there’s a catch.

President Donald Trump is ready to sign a punishing Russia sanctions bill that GOP hawks have pushed for months. But only if it changes to give him …

July 9, 2025 9:28 pm CET

As Trump admin bickers about arms halt, Russia hits Ukraine with missiles only US Patriots can stop

KYIV — Russia battered Ukraine with a record number of drones and missiles overnight as the U.S. administration debates who knew what about the Pentagon’s recent decision …

July 9, 2025 10:07 am CET

Trump now backs tough Russia sanctions bill, top Senate ally says

The bill has been tweaked to add presidential waiver authority.

July 9, 2025 5:05 am CET

The end of drone supremacy

Offensive drones have had a brief window of domination. But it was only a matter of time before effective counter-drone capabilities emerged.

July 9, 2025 4:02 am CET

Trump, finally fed up with Putin, teases more Russian sanctions ‘at my option’

The president said Putin has thrown a lot of “bullshit” at the United States.

July 8, 2025 9:11 pm CET

Most Canadians now see US as a ‘threat,’ study reveals

Europeans are still most concerned by Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Pew Research Center survey shows.

July 8, 2025 5:37 pm CET

Von der Leyen sets stage for contentious China summit

“If our partnership is to go forward, we need a genuine rebalancing,” European Commission president says two weeks ahead of Beijing summit.

July 8, 2025 11:17 am CET

13 things we learned from von der Leyen’s EU no-confidence debate

From “Pfizergate” and the crumbling centrist coalition to splits on the right, there was plenty to be curious about in the European Parliament.

July 8, 2025 10:10 am CET
Unreality check

Pro tips on crushing a right-wing insurgency, from Emmanuel Macron* to Keir Starmer

How to beat Nigel Farage, from a man who has crossed swords with Marine Le Pen and almost achieved world peace.

July 8, 2025 4:01 am CET
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