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Has the EU really just found €400B it could spend on defense?
Macron meets Xi: Two emperors on the edge of two wars
Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine, US says
Ukraine retreats from Donetsk villages, citing lack of ammo
Will the EU get a war budget?
Britain moves to a war footing — but where should the extra money go?
Macron wants to open ‘debate’ on European nuclear deterrent
As he gets tougher on Russia, French president urges discussion on idea of using France’s nuclear warheads to defend the EU.
Ukraine FM shows resolve after US aid delays — but warns of threats to global security
“What we do need is our partners to believe firmly that Ukraine’s victory is attainable,” Kuleba told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour.
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, and will include Patriot systems.
More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne speech
Here’s what you need to know about the French president’s wide-ranging address on Thursday.
Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns
“It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around,” Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said.
Biden admin isn’t fully convinced Ukraine can win, even with new aid
Few Biden administration officials or lawmakers say the $60 billion package means Ukraine walks away from the battlefield with its country fully restored.
The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them
The transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems with a nearly 200-mile range ends a yearslong drama between Washington and Kyiv.
Greek government picks EU election wild card — from an Albanian jail
In Athens, many see ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri as a victim of political charges. In Albania, he is viewed as a more sinister figure.
Russia will ramp up strikes on Western arms in Ukraine, Kremlin warns
The U.S. is preparing to furnish Kyiv with more weapons.
Next Ukraine package from US to be larger than normal, include armored vehicles
The Senate could approved more than $60 billion for Kyiv as soon as Tuesday.
Poland: We’re ready to host nuclear weapons
Polish President Andrzej Duda said atomic sharing has been a topic of Warsaw-Washington talks.
Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine
“We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
Russia says US support for Ukraine will end in ‘humiliating fiasco’
Moscow has been quick to lambast Washington over the Ukraine aid bill.
As US aid to Ukraine clears key hurdle, Europe grapples with its own support for Kyiv
Estonia and Sweden are among European countries warning against complacency, as EU foreign ministers are set to discuss Ukraine on Monday.
$60.8B in Ukraine aid approved by US House
The measure will soon head to the Senate as part of a comprehensive foreign aid package.
NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine: Stoltenberg
Announcements are expected “in the near future,” the NATO Secretary-General said after Zelenskyy met with defense ministers.
As US House nears vote on Ukraine aid, Pentagon prepares to send gear to Kyiv
“We certainly understand and appreciate the urgency and are poised to move quickly,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.
G7 gives Iran sharp warning not to send ballistic missiles to Russia
‘We are prepared to respond in a swift and coordinated manner’ if Tehran sends missiles to Moscow, G7 ministers say.
EU’s Michel tells Trump to ‘get the facts straight’ on Ukraine funding
“Don’t be intimidated by Putin. We aren’t,” Charles Michel said in message for Republican front-runner.
India looks beyond Russia for defense imports
The war in Ukraine, Western sanctions, India’s concerns over the quality of Russian kit and its desire to develop an indigenous defense industry have all played a role in this shift.