European security

EU leaders to discuss Ukraine security and appoint special envoy next week

Next week, European Union leaders will discuss appointing a special envoy to represent the EU at potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 27, citing sources familiar with the matter.

27 February 2025, 11:42 PM

Zelenskyy to join EU summit on European security strategy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was invited to attend the EU leaders' summit on March 6 in Brussels, where European defense and security support for Ukraine will be discussed, European Council President António Costa wrote on Feb. 26.

27 February 2025, 12:15 PM

Estonia warns Europe must lead against Russia as U.S. wavers

Europe still holds significant leverage over Russia, despite Moscow’s continued aggression and the possibility of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in an interview with RND on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 10:18 AM

Trump: Ukraine ‘can forget’ about NATO

Based on the ongoing U.S.-Russia talks, Kyiv must abandon its NATO membership aspirations, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 26.

26 February 2025, 08:37 PM

European Council special summit to focus on supporting Ukraine, strengthening European security – Tusk

The European Council will hold a special summit on March 6 dedicated to aiding Ukraine and bolstering Europe’s security, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after meeting European Council President António Costa in Warsaw on Feb. 25, public broadcaster Suspilne reports.

25 February 2025, 05:18 PM

In Trump meeting, Macron insists on including Ukraine in negotiations with Moscow

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Ukraine should be included in Washington’s push to secure some kind of a deal to end the Russo-Ukrainian war, French broadcaster BFM reported on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 10:22 PM

Zelenskyy demands Europe’s voice in peace talks with Russia

Europe must have a seat at the negotiating table because its way of life and security are among Russia’s strategic targets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the Support Ukraine forum on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 02:16 PM

US support essential for European security guarantees to Ukraine, Rutte says

European plans to ensure Ukraine’s post-war security by deploying a force contingent to the country would still require U.S. auxiliary support, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Feb. 20.

20 February 2025, 09:36 PM

UK, France forge ahead with plan for deployment in Ukraine

London and Paris are still committed to putting together a European military force designed to prevent future attacks on Ukrainian cities, ports, and critical infrastructure in the event of a U.S.-brokered peace deal with Russia, The Guardian reported on Feb. 19.

20 February 2025, 02:06 AM

Europe insists on including Ukraine in negotiations with Russia — Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the outcomes of the second Paris summit meeting focused on Ukraine and European security, held on Feb. 19.

20 February 2025, 12:27 AM

No European consensus on sending troops to Ukraine after Paris summit

European leaders failed to reach an agreement on the potential deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine during a summit in Paris, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, Financial Times reported on Feb. 17, citing sources.

18 February 2025, 02:11 AM

Peace deal must not be imposed on Ukraine — Scholz

A potential forthcoming peace agreement “cannot be a dictate” imposed on Ukraine against its wishes, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Feb. 17, following the European leaders' summit in Paris.

17 February 2025, 10:28 PM

Kremlin reacts to UK’s potential troop deployment in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has responded to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement about his willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine. Russian state news agency TASS reported on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 03:40 PM

Lithuania’s president warns Russia will threaten Europe for 20-30 more years

Russia will remain a long-term threat to European countries for the next 20 to 30 years, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said on Feb. 15, as reported by DW.

16 February 2025, 03:56 PM

Polish PM Tusk calls for urgent European plan on Ukraine

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged European nations to develop their own urgent action plan for Ukraine, warning that without one, global powers could decide Europe’s fate. He made the statement on Saturday, Feb. 15, in a post on X.

15 February 2025, 07:55 PM

Zelenskyy: Europe must create its own army to ensure security

Europe must create its own army to ensure its future depends solely on Europeans, and "this is no harder than standing strong against Russia’s attacks," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 15 at the Munich Security Conference.

15 February 2025, 04:12 PM

Spend more on defense or start learning Russian, Rutte tells EU

EU members need to substantially increase their defense spending and continue providing military aid to Kyiv, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Jan. 13.

13 January 2025, 10:25 PM

Macron’s ceasefire plan includes NATO troops in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a European peacekeeping mission to ensure the Kremlin adheres to a potential ceasefire and respects the established demarcation line. The proposal was highlighted during Macron’s visit to Warsaw, according to a Dec. 10 report in Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita.

12 December 2024, 01:45 PM

Klimkin on Assad’s fall and its impact on Russia - interview

In an interview with Radio NV, Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin (2014–2019) analyzed the potential geopolitical impact of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime collapse, including reactions from Russia, the United States, and Europe.

10 December 2024, 05:21 PM

Militarized Russia remains Europe’s biggest threat — Germany

Russia poses the greatest threat to European security, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Dec. 5.

6 December 2024, 01:34 AM

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