War in Ukraine

Czech Republic to protect Slovakia’s airspace from September

July 3, 2022 2:59 pm

Bratislava is in talks to send its MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine.

Germany and Ireland slam UK’s plan to scrap Northern Ireland agreement

July 3, 2022 11:16 am

‘No legal or political justification’ for ditching post-Brexit trade rules, Baerbock and Coveney say.

Two more Britons in Ukraine detained and charged by Russia

July 2, 2022 4:29 pm

British Foreign Office condemns ‘exploitation’ of prisoners of war and civilians.

Germany mulls cost-sharing system amid fears of Russian gas cutoff

July 2, 2022 2:52 pm

‘We have the willingness to do what is necessary’ to fight the consequences of a potential Russian gas embargo, says Chancellor Scholz.

Zelenskyy calls Russian missile strike near Odesa ‘deliberate’ terror

July 2, 2022 2:34 pm

At least 21 people reported killed in the assault.

US $820M package for Ukraine includes advanced surface-to-air missiles

July 2, 2022 12:50 pm

US officials are trying to transition Ukraine away from Soviet weapons.

Ukraine asks Turkey to take ‘urgent measures’ over grain ship

July 2, 2022 12:35 pm

The Zhibek Zholy was heading for the Turkish port of Karasu carrying 7,000 tons of grain.

Europe at Large

France learns parliamentary democracy the hard way

July 2, 2022 4:05 am

Macron’s minority throws power to an ill-prepared legislature and ill-willed parties.

Russia’s Ship of Lies: How a cargo of ‘stolen’ grain could sink Black Sea truce

July 1, 2022 7:51 pm

Many analysts believe the cargo on the ship Zhibek Zholy to have been stolen from Ukrainian stores.

Commission proposes €1B in aid to Ukraine

July 1, 2022 5:36 pm

Kyiv has warned a financial crisis looms if aid isn’t forthcoming.

Von der Leyen lays out ‘hard work’ needed from Ukraine to join EU

July 1, 2022 12:05 pm

Ukraine’s path to membership includes reforms to tackle corruption and to strengthen the constitutional court.

Zelenskyy: Zero roaming costs for Ukraine needs to be ‘permanent’

July 1, 2022 11:43 am

European telecoms operators in April agreed to drop roaming fees for Ukrainians fleeing the war.

From Madrid summit, NATO steps into more dangerous era

June 30, 2022 11:24 pm

Leaders grapple with new threats and challenges.

Can Britain really be an electric vehicle powerhouse?

June 30, 2022 8:30 pm

UK minister Gerry Grimstone tells POLITICO he’s ready to win over EV giants — but it won’t be easy.

To save NATO, destroy it

June 30, 2022 7:14 pm

The transatlantic alliance needs more than a rethink. It needs to be reborn.

German recession fear grows as Russian gas slows

June 30, 2022 6:42 pm

Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Russia could shut the undersea Nord Stream pipeline by July 11.

UK to use climate and aid cash to buy weapons for Ukraine

June 30, 2022 3:38 pm

London says it has climate finance ‘underspends’ that can be used to help Kyiv, angering campaigners.

Germany’s Scholz urges free transit for Russian goods to Kaliningrad

June 30, 2022 3:31 pm

German chancellor said that ‘we are dealing here with traffic between two parts of Russia,’ suggesting that EU sanctions should not apply

Draghi leaves NATO summit early to deal with domestic woes

June 30, 2022 2:23 pm

Mario Draghi flew back from Madrid to Rome on Wednesday, a day before the summit was due to end.

Human rights court calls on Russia to drop death penalty against two Britons

June 30, 2022 1:52 pm

European Court of Human Rights says Moscow must make sure the prisoners are detained in appropriate conditions.

Out of sight but not out of mind: The families of Ukrainian POWs wait for news

June 30, 2022 4:03 am

Wednesday saw the largest exchange of POWs since the war began, but thousands remain in captivity.

Turkey holds key to unblocking Black Sea grain deal, Ukraine says

June 29, 2022 10:36 pm

Kyiv government official says a proposal under discussion would mean no need to de-mine waters to get grain moving.

Italy mulls sending howitzers to Ukraine, says Dutch PM

June 29, 2022 8:54 pm

‘It’s incredibly important that Ukraine is getting supplied with sufficient heavy weapon systems,’ says Mark Rutte.

NATO establishes program to coordinate rapid response to cyberattacks

June 29, 2022 7:49 pm

The U.S. will offer “robust national capabilities” to support this program, according to a fact sheet put out by the White House on Wednesday.

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