War in Ukraine
We can make Putin’s crew pay for Ukrainian reconstruction — smartly
Getting Russia to contribute to the effort won’t be easy, and Western leaders must proceed with caution.
‘I don’t blame myself’: Merkel defends legacy on Russia and Ukraine
No deal yet with Russia or Turkey to unblock Black Sea, Ukraine says
Ukraine war highlights stakes of Chinese attack on Taiwan
MEPs prepare for key climate vote against backdrop of war and inflation
Scholz, once again, defends Germany over Ukraine support, Putin talks
Zelenskyy ‘very happy’ as Boris Johnson survives confidence vote
Ukraine bars nuclear regulator from visiting Russian-occupied power plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency wants to ensure that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is safe.
Swedish government narrowly survives no-confidence vote
The motion fell one vote short of the 175 needed to remove the justice minister.
Swedish government threatened by vote of no confidence in justice minister
The issue is tangled up in Stockholm’s bid to join NATO and Turkish politics.
Global crises undermine efforts to get climate talks back to normal
U.N. climate chief raises alarm over a ‘world beset with conflicts, energy, food and economic crises.’
At UN, EU’s Michel blames Russia for food crisis
In speech to Security Council, European Council president refutes Kremlin claims about Western sanctions.
EU politicians say Boris Johnson’s defeat would be ‘good news’ for the bloc
However, there’s worry that any successor would also be difficult for Brussels.
Russia’s Lavrov forced to cancel Serbia visit after neighboring countries close airspace
Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their sky to Putin’s foreign minister.
China’s new vassal: Vladimir Putin
Xi Jinping now holds the better cards in steering the Moscow-Beijing relationship.
‘We don’t deserve this’: Ukraine’s World Cup dreams dashed by Wales’ win
Welsh football team set to compete in the major football tournament for first time in 64 years.
Spain to send tanks, missiles to Ukraine, El Pais reports
Export authorization would need to be granted by Berlin for the German-made Leopard tanks.
US skeptical UN-Russia talks will free trapped Ukrainian grain
Russian officials are offering to allow Ukrainian grain safe passage through a Russian blockade in exchange for sanctions relief.
Le Maire: France in talks with UAE for Russia oil alternatives
UAE could provide a ‘temporary solution,’ French finance minister tells Europe1 Radio.
Wales risks turning heartbreakers in World Cup match against Ukraine
The Welshmen haven’t qualified in more than six decades, but Ukraine is the sentimental favorite in Sunday’s crucial contest.
Ukraine announces deaths of EU, Australian foreign fighters
International Legion of Defense of Ukraine thanks French, German, Dutch and Australian volunteers lost in combat.
Macron: Putin shouldn’t be humiliated over ‘historic’ mistake
Invasion of Ukraine has left Russia ‘isolated,’ French president says.
Senegalese president buys into Putin’s promise to free Ukraine’s grain
Macky Sall calls on countries to lift sanctions on Russian wheat and fertilizers — even though there aren’t any.
Abramovich is suing the EU. He’s not the only one
Russian companies and individuals are fighting against sanctions in court.
Slovak PM calls for a security guarantor for Ukraine grain exports
Reopening Ukraine’s maritime ports is the only way of exporting grains stuck in the country, says Eduard Heger.
Germany approves constitutional change to boost military
A vast majority of lawmakers voted to put a special €100 billion military makeover fund into Germany’s constitution.
EU sanctions Putin’s alleged girlfriend Alina Kabaeva
Measure is part of latest package aimed at Moscow over war in Ukraine.
Putin’s war is forcing Moldova to escape Russia’s gas trap
Chișinău wants closer ties with the EU, but first has to get out of a toxic relationship with Moscow’s energy exports.
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