Vladimir Putin

UK sanctions Russian spies linked to Mariupol strikes
Those singled out for sanctions will have their assets frozen and be banned from traveling to Britain.

Trump needs to impose more Russia sanctions now, Latvian foreign minister urges

Trump threatens ‘very significant’ Russia sanctions, bashes ‘all talk’ Putin

How Europe found a workaround to get Trump to help Ukraine

EU tells Trump to ‘share the burden’ of sending Patriots to Ukraine

Russia’s increasing use of chemical weapons in Ukraine ‘unbearable,’ says top EU diplomat

Pro-Putin conductor’s upcoming performance in Italy draws government criticism
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.”
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.
‘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.”
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Macron pitches Starmer on new special relationship
The countries have dubbed their defense refresh an “entente industrielle.”
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 …
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 …
Trump now backs tough Russia sanctions bill, top Senate ally says
The bill has been tweaked to add presidential waiver authority.
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.
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.
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.
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.