Trump’s plan for Ukraine a great deal — ‘for the Kremlin,’ Kyiv’s backers say – POLITICO
Trump said he expects to see Putin in Saudi Arabia in the “not too distant future” for their…
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Ukraine and US diplomatic chiefs invited to next EU ministers meeting – POLITICO
The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday she had extended an open invitation to Rubio to attend…
Trump’s secretary of state finally calls Europe back after skipped meeting – POLITICO
Rubio, new in the role, was invited to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers but did not…
Trump’s Secretary of State Rubio ghosts Europe – POLITICO
Divide and conquer In some ways, the divide-and-conquer approach seems already to be working. Trump has threatened NATO…
EU set to suspend certain Syrian sanctions – POLITICO
In exchange, the French official added, Syrian authorities will be required to launch “a political transition which includes…
Lukashenko wins ‘sham’ election in Belarus with 87.6 percent of vote – POLITICO
Neither the EU, the U.K. nor the U.S. recognize Lukashenko’s government as legitimate. Fraudulent presidential elections in 2020…
Keep calm, Austria’s acting leader tells EU as far right looms – POLITICO
Pro-Russia Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), is bidding to form a government after the…
Pay for weapons to keep your freedom, warn Europe’s big five defense spenders – POLITICO
“It’s worth getting rid of bureaucratic barriers since there’s a war in Europe and you cannot treat defense…
EU ready to take lead on Ukraine if US no longer willing, says Kallas – POLITICO
Kallas’ comments stand in contrast to those of her predecessor, Josep Borrell, who said last year that “Europe…
France, Germany, Poland plan show-of-unity trip to US after Trump’s inauguration – POLITICO
French, German and Polish foreign ministers have planned a trip to Washington D.C. shortly after the United States’…
As Finland seizes Russian ship, Estonia launches naval patrols – POLITICO
Four other telecommunications cables between Finland and Estonia and between Finland and Germany were also damaged. “We’ve decided…
Europe’s offer to Syria – POLITICO
Europe should rally behind the reality that a successful transition will not only help Syrians but is the…
EU leaders committed to increasing NATO defense spending, Greek PM says – POLITICO
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, wants NATO allies to boost their defense spending to…
Russia’s not invincible — just look at Syrian collapse, says EU top diplomat – POLITICO
Speaking about the two top items on the EU leaders’ agenda for the meeting — the EU’s support…
EU urges release of official detained in Belarus – POLITICO
According to one EU official, Khilo is expected to stand trial on Dec. 23, while a second official…