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Biden drops out: European leaders react
Responses by politicians ranged from respect and gratitude to derision.
US missiles are welcome in Germany, foreign minister says
Hungary facing fuel crisis as Ukraine turns up heat on Russian oil supplies
What a rushed trial for Evan Gershkovich might mean
Putin fears crypto mining could cause energy shortages in Russia
How Alexander Lukashenko’s tyranny ends
US allies grapple with J.D. Vance
Fact-checking J.D. Vance’s statements on Ukraine
Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick is very critical of supporting Ukraine; POLITICO took a look at how his claims stack up.
Russia blames Trump shooting on his political opponents
“The atmosphere around candidate Trump provoked what America is confronting today,” Moscow said.
The never-ending job of depriving Putin of the means to kill Ukrainians
Vietnam and Malaysia are the next destinations on EU envoy David O’Sullivan’s mission to stop Russia from beating EU sanctions.
Trump’s ‘going to solve’ Russia-Ukraine war, says Orbán
Peaceniks unite at Mar-a-Lago summit in Florida.
Poland begins training Ukrainian volunteer brigade
The new unit consists of Ukrainian recruits from inside Poland, Radosław Sikorski said.
Attacking hospitals is part of Putin’s plan
Russia’s “total war” tactics are aimed at forcing local populations to press the government to capitulate, experts say.
F-16s jets from Denmark, Netherlands to begin Ukraine defense within months
Denmark and the Netherlands have begun sending the jets, but Ukraine’s president says he needs more.
The world’s most successful military alliance. If you can keep it.
Trump or not in the White House, NATO has to embrace some hard realities to survive another five — much less 75 — years.
Ukraine builds a NATO-lite while it waits for the real thing
Non-binding pacts are “second-best” to belonging to the alliance, but they’re the best Kyiv can get for now.
Kremlin mopes over French election results
“We do not harbor any special hopes” for improving ties with France, Moscow said.
Russia bombs children’s hospital as missiles kill dozens across Ukraine
Putin’s forces deliberately targeted kids, Kyiv officials said.
Russian troops push back Ukraine’s underequipped soldiers
Despite recently announced security deals and aid packages Ukrainian troops are still struggling to stop Russian frontline push.
With Brussels fuming, Putin welcomes Orbán as EU leader
“I am at your disposal,” Russian president says, as European leaders castigate Hungarian prime minister.
Zelenskyy to Trump: If you have a plan to end the war, tell us now
Presumptive Republican nominee claimed he would “settle” Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine before he even took office.
Dagestan bans niqab in response to deadly terror attacks
Move could anger some prominent Muslim figures.
Zelenskyy urges Biden to allow Ukraine to hit Russian airfields to stop Kremlin bombing campaign
Ukraine needs U.S. permission to use ATACMS to hit Russian bases where bomb-dropping aircraft are based.
European leaders react to far-right victory in France
Calling the snap elections “has now probably contributed to strengthening the far right,” said the co-chair of the German Greens.
Russia gives von der Leyen, Kallas, Costa the thumbs down
The Kremlin branded Kaja Kallas “rabidly Russophobic.”
Putin snored through Biden debate disaster, Kremlin says
Russia’s leader affected disinterest in Trump vs. Biden, but his state media agents of chaos sprung into action.
French election: Le Pen threatens to clip Macron’s wings on Ukraine and defense
Military and foreign policy have long been seen as the “reserved domain” of the president — but the far right is challenging that assumption.