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EU leaders walked into Orban's election trap by uniting against him at Brussels summit

By uniting against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Brussels summit, EU leaders may have inadvertently boosted his chances of winning Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, Politico reported.

22 March, 05:05 PM

More than 40% in West say World War III likely within five years, Politico poll finds

Residents of Western countries increasingly believe the world is moving toward a global war, according to a Politico survey.

13 February, 12:10 PM

Finland warns US against calling Ukraine guarantees ‘Article 5-like’

Finland has urged U.S. officials to avoid describing future security guarantees for post-war Ukraine as “Article 5-like,” warning that such language could undermine the alliance’s core mutual defense principle, Politico reported, citing a Jan. 20 U.S. State Department cable.

5 February, 01:41 PM

Fico accuses Politico of trying to sabotage Slovakia’s ties with U.S. over Trump report

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico lashed out at Politico after the outlet published a report claiming he was disturbed by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s mental state during a recent meeting, calling the article “a lie” and accusing the publication of undermining U.S.-Slovak relations.

28 January, 03:15 PM

EU frustration mounts over Belgium's block on Ukraine reparations loan

Growing frustration is building in the European Union over Belgium's resistance to approving a reparations loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets, with diplomats suspecting economic motives rather than fears of Russian retaliation, Politico reported on Nov. 28.

28 November 2025, 02:09 PM

Trump-Zelenskyy talks signal new U.S.-Ukraine relations

The White House meeting on Aug. 18 marked a new, positive phase in U.S.-Ukraine relations, officials in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration have said, according to Politico.

19 August 2025, 07:51 PM

Putin is dragging out talks after Trump’s ultimatum - Politico

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is deliberately stalling his response to an ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine, and delays a potential meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Politico wrote on Aug. 4.

5 August 2025, 12:28 PM

Ukraine launches points scheme to boost military drone strikes

Ukraine introduced a video game-style incentive system, the “Army of Drones bonus,” rewarding soldiers with points for drone strikes on Russian targets, which can be redeemed for equipment on the new Brave1 Market platform, Politico reported on April 29, citing Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

30 April 2025, 06:18 PM

Russia pushes US to lift Aeroflot ban, EU blocks efforts

Moscow is pressing Washington to open U.S. airspace to Russian airlines, particularly state-owned Aeroflot, as a condition for a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, Politico reported on April 18, citing an anonymous European Commission official.

19 April 2025, 02:29 PM

Denmark PM Frederiksen urges Europe to arm itself in 3-5 years

Europe must achieve complete defensive autonomy within three to five years to deter a “very aggressive” Russia, which she believes could strike an EU nation if unchecked, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in an interview with Politico on March 19.

19 March 2025, 11:02 AM

Hungary backs down on Russia sanctions veto after U.S. intervention

Hungary, which had threatened to veto the renewal of European Union sanctions against Russia, backed down after a conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Politico reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 01:50 PM

Macron pushes EU to choose European defense over US suppliers

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing EU nations to prioritize European, especially French, defense purchases over American ones, Politico reported on March 16.

17 March 2025, 10:15 AM

EU planning €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine on third anniversary of full-scale invasion

European Union leaders are developing a substantial military aid package for Ukraine, valued at a minimum of €20 billion ($21 billion), in a demonstration of support for Kyiv as the United States appears to be moving closer to Moscow, Politico reported on Feb. 21, citing three EU diplomats.

22 February 2025, 11:05 AM

Trump sided with Putin 29 times in first month of presidency

Since his inauguration, US President Donald Trump has aligned with Vladimir Putin 29 times, with the new US policy focusing on closer ties with the Kremlin, Politico reported on Feb. 21.

21 February 2025, 03:38 PM

Ukraine's mineral resources offer strategic advantages for EU – Shmyhal

Ukraine possesses 22 out of 30 critical raw materials deemed critical by the EU, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said in a column for Politico on Feb. 14.

14 February 2025, 03:07 PM

Concerns grow over Russia’s possible plans to claim Estonian land

Estonia fears Russia could exploit the "protection of the Russian diaspora" to provoke conflict, seize its eastern regions, and push NATO into a global war, Politico reported on Dec. 26.

29 December 2024, 01:35 AM

Ukraine outraged by unlimited US support for Israel

Ukraine is outraged by the unwavering American support for Israel, calling it a "double standard" as the United States refuses to intercept Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine, Politico reported on Oct. 16.

16 October 2024, 12:10 PM

Biden administration developing alternative plan for Ukraine weapons supply – Politico

The Biden administration is working on a backup plan to extend authorizations for sending $5.9 billion worth of U.S. military equipment and supplies to Ukraine by the end of September, Politico reported on Sept. 24, citing its sources.

25 September 2024, 02:24 PM

Telegram founder Durov holds citizenship in four countries

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, holds passports from Russia, France, the UAE, and St. Kitts and Nevis, Politico reported on Aug. 29.

30 August 2024, 10:59 AM

Russians expand front, seek weak spots in Ukrainian defense – Politico

The Russians are “probing” Ukrainian defense for “weak spots” and trying to push the frontline deeper, Politico reported on June 29.

30 June 2024, 05:55 PM

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