Europe

Trump ‘unhappy’ that Hungary, Slovakia buy Russian oil, Zelenskyy says

U.S. President Donald Trump is “very unhappy” about Hungary and Slovakia continuing to buy Russian oil, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 09:41 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in France for ‘coalition of the willing’ summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Paris ahead of the Sept. 4 “coalition of the willing” summit with European leaders, Zelenskyy’s spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov said on Sept. 3.

3 September 2025, 11:51 PM

Putin urges Eastern Europe to cut Ukraine’s gas and oil supply in talks with Slovak PM Fico

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has called on Eastern European countries to halt gas and oil deliveries to Ukraine in a bid, he claimed, to “stop strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure.” He made the remarks during a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Beijing on Sept. 2, according to Russian state media.

2 September 2025, 07:39 PM

NATO chief warns of rising Russian threats after GPS jamming of von der Leyen’s plane

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, responding to the suspected Russian GPS jamming that disrupted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s flight, warned that threats from Russia are escalating, The Guardian reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2025, 06:15 PM

The British town that continues to welcome Ukrainians with open arms

Swindon’s ‘UkraineFest’ has seen thousands of attendees since it was first held three years ago. While support wanes elsewhere, the festival continues to celebrate Ukrainian culture. Its success with British locals says a lot about the town’s welcoming attitude towards those who fled the Russian invasion.

1 September 2025, 10:14 PM

‘Negotiation theater’: Europe reluctant to engage in Ukraine war talks, pins hopes on Trump

Europe is betting on U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve Russia’s war against Ukraine — and does not want to get directly involved, according to reporting by Bild on Aug. 29, which cites sources within the German government.

29 August 2025, 07:10 PM

Europe explores 40-km demilitarized zone between Ukraine frontlines

Europe is weighing the creation of a 40-kilometer buffer zone between the Russian and Ukrainian frontlines as part of a potential peace deal, Politico reported on Aug. 28, citing five European diplomats.

29 August 2025, 10:25 AM

Portuguese president calls Trump a ‘Russian asset’

Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa described U.S. President Donald Trump as a “Soviet or Russian asset,” during a speech at a party-political event on Aug. 28.

29 August 2025, 12:48 AM

Belgian F-16s to arrive in Ukraine within months, minister says

Belgium will transfer several U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming months, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Aug. 26.

27 August 2025, 12:47 AM

U.S. ready to assist Europeans with aircraft and intel in Ukraine—report

The United States is prepared to provide intelligence, air defense systems, and aircraft to support a European-led security umbrella for Ukraine under a potential peace deal with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 26, citing European and Ukrainian officials.

26 August 2025, 10:40 PM

US to facilitate European security guarantees for Ukraine—Trump

Washington expects Europe to provide Ukraine with “significant” security guarantees, with the United States playing a supporting role, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Aug. 25.

25 August 2025, 08:37 PM

Rubio, Yermak discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, met to discuss potential post-war security arrangements for Kyiv, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Aug. 22, citing sources close to Yermak.

22 August 2025, 08:29 PM

Ukrainian arrested in Italy over Nord Stream sabotage served in SBU

A retired Ukrainian army captain who previously served in Ukraine’s SBU security service, was detained in Italy on suspicion of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines, the Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 21.

22 August 2025, 02:11 AM

Europe urges Trump to deploy F-35s to Romania as security guarantees for Ukraine

European nations are pressing U.S. President Donald Trump to station American fighter jets in Romania as part of new security guarantees for Ukraine, The Times reported.

21 August 2025, 11:25 AM

Finnish president may join Zelenskyy in Washington to bolster Kyiv’s position

European leaders are growing concerned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might not receive the same warmth from U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin did during their meeting in Alaska. In response, they are already moving to reinforce Kyiv’s standing.

17 August 2025, 10:48 AM

Belgium, Netherlands, Germany move to revive Iron Rhine for NATO mobility

Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are in talks to restore the Iron Rhine railway line to boost military mobility in response to the growing threat from Russia, Politico reported on Aug. 14.

15 August 2025, 02:20 PM

Bessent scolds Europe for buying Russian oil

Despite their stated goal of starving Moscow of revenues that fund its war against Ukraine, European countries continue purchasing Russian-sources oil products, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Aug. 14.

15 August 2025, 12:53 AM

Vance told Zelenskyy U.S. will not negotiate peace with Russia without Ukraine

During a conference call on Aug. 13, U.S. Vice President JD Vance assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States would not negotiate a peace settlement with Russia without Ukraine’s participation and that of its European allies, NBC news reported.

14 August 2025, 01:21 AM

Orban says Russia ‘won the war’ against Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Russia “won” its war against Ukraine and that the only question is when and under what conditions the West will admit it, Reuters reported on Aug. 12.

13 August 2025, 01:49 AM

Ukraine may agree to front-line freeze — The Telegraph

Ukraine may agree to halt hostilities and cede territories already occupied by Russia as part of a peace plan supported by Europe, The Telegraph wrote on Aug. 11.

12 August 2025, 10:25 AM

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