War in Ukraine

Assessment based on ‘understanding’ that both countries will carry out major reforms.

Migration of the country’s richest is likely to exacerbate the damage to Russia’s economy.

Moldova ‘can become a candidate,’ says the French president.

In Kyiv, EU’s Big Three and Romania endorse candidate status but war shadows Ukraine’s aspirations.

We explore more repercussions of the war in Ukraine, explain the latest dust-up between the U.K. and the EU and unpack the patois of political panel discussions. …

‘Germany is in favor of a positive decision,’ said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, adding that ‘Ukraine belongs to the European family.’

German chancellor and Italian prime minister notice that the French president seems to have gotten the nicest spot on the train to Kyiv.

The new wave of sanctions also targets the Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner, military commanders and arms dealers.

The EU leaders were greeted with air raid sirens in Ukrainian capital.

Kyiv’s demand for ‘candidate status’ sets off fierce, fractious debate.

US president proposed building temporary silos on the Polish-Ukrainian border to move crucial goods stuck amid Russia’s invasion.

Igor Denisov says he could be ‘imprisoned or killed for these words.’

Outages at two major suppliers are squeezing the bloc and imperiling energy security.

‘Sino-Russian relations have maintained a good momentum for development,’ Xi tells Putin.

The French president said it’s time to send clear signals to Ukraine and Moldova ahead of the EU summit next week where a decision on their candidacy will be made.

The country can no longer sustain itself, fueling fears of a full-blown economic crisis.

Economy Minister Robert Habeck installed a trustee to manage the company in the spring.

France is pushing to include Ukraine in a ‘European Political Community.’ Ukraine wants full EU candidate status.

In POLITICO interview, Edi Rama also voices support for Macron’s political community — and understanding for Serbia.

Athens wants to be known as the ‘reliable and predictable ally,’ while Ankara is offering a ready military and connections beyond the West.

The EU is about to trigger a lengthy legal process to bring Britain back in line with the Brexit deals.