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Signs of a World War and Ukraine’s place in it—opinion

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin asked U.S. President Donald Trump for 60 days to finish off Ukraine from the air and bite off as much territory as possible. Trump thought about it and, in principle, agreed—he gave Putin 50 days for the job.

18 July 2025, 01:18 AM

Russia’s Kaliningrad would fall quickly in a war with NATO, U.S. general says

In a direct conflict with Russia, NATO could capture Kaliningrad Oblast “in a timeframe that is unheard of” if necessary, Allied Land Commander Gen. Chris Donahue said on July 16.

17 July 2025, 09:44 PM

Trump’s Ukraine aid funding plan took Europe by surprise

European officials were not briefed in advance about U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to charge NATO allies for continued military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported July 16, citing diplomatic sources.

16 July 2025, 09:41 PM

EU urges Baltics to fortify Russia border against drones

After a Russian UAV crashed in Lithuanian territory last week, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urged Lithuania and neighboring countries to build a “drone wall” along their border with Russia.

16 July 2025, 02:12 AM

Russia should pay for Ukraine’s weapons, not Europe — Polish FM Sikorski

Russia, not European taxpayers, should foot the bill for U.S. military equipment provided to Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on July 15.

15 July 2025, 11:54 PM

First batch of NATO-funded U.S. military aid to Ukraine valued at $10 billion

The United States will soon supply Ukraine with roughly $10 billion in arms under a funding agreement with other NATO allies, Axios reported on July 14, citing an informed source.

15 July 2025, 02:08 AM

France, UK to boost joint expeditionary force to 50,000 troops

The UK and France plan to expand their Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) to 50,000 troops for a post-ceasefire deployment in Ukraine as part of the “coalition of the willing,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on July 10.

10 July 2025, 11:44 PM

Europeans ‘will never abandon Ukraine,’ Macron tells UK MPs

Addressing the UK Parliament on July 8, French President Emmanuel Macron said that European countries “will never abandon Ukraine” in its fight against Russian aggression, French newspaper Le Monde reported.

8 July 2025, 11:39 PM

Zelenskyy hails Berlin’s U-turn on NATO membership for Ukraine

Breaking with long-standing policy, the new German government now supports Ukraine’s membership in NATO, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 30.

1 July 2025, 01:37 AM

Berlin designates Russia as ‘existential’ threat in new defense doctrine

In the most recent review of Germany’s military strategy, Russia is named as a source of “existential risks” to the country, Der Spiegel reported on June 20, citing the document itself.

21 June 2025, 07:10 PM

Zelenskyy to meet with Rutte, European leaders after NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders after the June 24-25 NATO summit in The Hague, RFE/RL correspondent Rikard Jozwiak reported on June 19.

20 June 2025, 02:10 AM

European populists to hold ‘anti-war’ event to spoil NATO summit

Former Italian Prime Minister and Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte announced a June 24 “counter-summit” in The Hague—one day before NATO’s official summit, Politico reported on June 19.

19 June 2025, 08:46 PM

Russia building new military facility near Finnish border

As seen from satellite imagery, Russia is constructing a garrison for an artillery brigade in Kandalaksha, near Finland, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on June 18.

18 June 2025, 10:35 PM

Montenegro joins EU mission to train Ukrainian troops

Montenegro’s parliament has voted to join the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM), RFE/RL reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 09:44 PM

Russia plans to capture Odesa, reach Romanian border — Zelenskyy

The Kremlin still hopes to seize Odesa and push to the Moldovan and Romanian borders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 11.

11 June 2025, 09:41 PM

Ceasefire in Ukraine would heighten Russia’s threat to Europe, Rutte says

If there is a ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war, Moscow will replenish its arms stockpiles, thereby becoming an even greater threat to European countries, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned on June 9.

9 June 2025, 10:26 PM

NATO greenlights $23 billion in Ukraine aid—Rutte

At a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels on June 5, alliance members agreed to provide Ukraine with an additional EUR20 billion ($23 billion) in military aid, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced.

5 June 2025, 08:40 PM

Kyiv invites EU to shoulder funding its military

Ukraine has proposed that the European Union help finance its armed forces beginning in 2026, Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22.

22 May 2025, 10:32 PM

Europe must prepare for ceasefire — even if Russia is not interested in peace

Europe must begin preparing for a potential ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine, despite the clear signs that Vladimir Putin has no genuine interest in peace, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, ZDF outlet reported on May 16.

19 May 2025, 11:55 AM

US to discuss Europe troop reductions after June NATO summit

The United States plans to begin negotiations with NATO allies about reducing the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on May 16.

17 May 2025, 01:57 AM

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