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Possible Trump return looms over NATO's Washington celebration

Leaders of NATO member states arrive in Washington this week intent on deepening support for Ukraine but will find themselves

Possible Trump return looms over NATO's Washington celebration
Europe|News|World

EU chief rebukes Hungary's Orban over 'peace mission' with Trump talks

A top European Union official rebuked Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday after he launched a self-styled Ukraine "peace mission"

EU chief rebukes Hungary's Orban over 'peace mission' with Trump talks
News|Political

Europeans alarmed by Trump VP pick Vance's opposition to Ukraine aid

In February, Europe's political and foreign policy elite heard directly from Senator J.D.

Europeans alarmed by Trump VP pick Vance's opposition to Ukraine aid
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EU rebuffs Kyiv's request to train troops inside Ukraine

The European Union rebuffed a request from Kyiv for the bloc to train Ukrainian soldiers inside the war-torn country, but will train them as close as possible to

EU rebuffs Kyiv's request to train troops inside Ukraine
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New EU defence chief to fight political battles with military edge

The European Union has nominated its first defence commissioner but he will not have an army under his command, weapons at his disposal or much money to spend.

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Ukraine joins NATO drill to test anti-drone systems

NATO concluded a major anti-drone exercise this week, with Ukraine taking part for the first time as the Western alliance seeks to

Ukraine joins NATO drill to test anti-drone systems
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Kosovo PM Kurti accuses West of 'appeasement' towards Serbia over Russia fears

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti on Friday accused Western officials of "appeasement" towards Serbia, driven by what he said were overblown fears that Belgrade

Kosovo PM Kurti accuses West of 'appeasement' towards Serbia over Russia fears
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Mark Rutte's NATO mission: rally West, reassure East, help Ukraine

- NATO's next boss, Mark Rutte, will need all the coalition-building skills he honed as Dutch prime minister to hold the Western

Mark Rutte's NATO mission: rally West, reassure East, help Ukraine
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Putin's nuclear talk shouldn't stop NATO backing Ukraine, Stoltenberg says

NATO members should not be deterred from giving more military aid to Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's "reckless Russian nuclear rhetoric", outgoing NATO boss Jens

Putin's nuclear talk shouldn't stop NATO backing Ukraine, Stoltenberg says
Election|Political|US|World

New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine on Tuesday and said he was not worried about the upcoming U.S. election as he could work with former President Donald

New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU won't pull back UN troops from south Lebanon, Austrian minister says

European Union countries that contribute to U.N. peacekeeping force UNIFIL in Lebanon have no intention of pulling back from the south of the country despite

EU won't pull back UN troops from south Lebanon, Austrian minister says
Political|US|World

Ukraine wants NATO invite before Biden leaves office, envoy says

Ukraine is asking for a NATO membership invitation before Joe Biden leaves the White House, arguing it would be a fitting legacy for the U.S.

Ukraine wants NATO invite before Biden leaves office, envoy says
Europe|Political|World

EU, NATO pledge Zelenskiy support but reticent on Ukraine 'victory plan'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched his "victory plan" to the European Union and NATO on Thursday, receiving pledges of continued

EU, NATO pledge Zelenskiy support but reticent on Ukraine 'victory plan'
Political|World

No new limits on Ukraine's use of US arms if North Korea joins Russia's fight, Pentagon says

The U.S. will not impose new limits on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea joins Russia's war, the Pentagon said on Monday,

No new limits on Ukraine's use of US arms if North Korea joins Russia's fight, Pentagon says
Europe|US|World

As US election nears, Europe worries over impact on Ukraine war and NATO

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final days of their close-fought White House contest, Europe is jittery about the potential

As US election nears, Europe worries over impact on Ukraine war and NATO
Election|Europe|US

Hungary's PM Orban says Trump will 'quit' Ukraine war, forcing EU rethink

The European Union needs to rethink its support for Ukraine following Donald Trump's U.S. election victory, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Hungary's PM Orban says Trump will 'quit' Ukraine war, forcing EU rethink
Europe|US|World

Isolationism has never worked for America, EU's Kallas says

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's incoming foreign policy chief, cautioned on Tuesday against making assumptions about what U.S.

Isolationism has never worked for America, EU's Kallas says
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EU's Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialogue over Gaza war concerns

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has proposed that the bloc suspend a political dialogue with Israel, citing possible human rights violations in

EU's Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialogue over Gaza war concerns
Europe|Political|World

Scholz's Putin call was 'strategic mistake', Estonia says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin was a "strategic mistake" that weakened European unity in the face of Moscow's war

Scholz's Putin call was 'strategic mistake', Estonia says
Election|Europe

Who is Calin Georgescu, the man at the centre of Romania's cancelled election?

Calin Georgescu, whose stunning victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election was declared void on Friday, is a

Who is Calin Georgescu, the man at the centre of Romania's cancelled election?
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine pushes NATO membership as allies sidestep invite call

Ukraine declared it would not settle for anything less than NATO membership to guarantee its future security, as the alliance sidestepped Kyiv's call

Ukraine pushes NATO membership as allies sidestep invite call
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says arms firms need to produce more at lower prices

NATO boss Mark Rutte sharply criticised arms companies inside the U.S.-led alliance on Wednesday, saying they were producing too little, charging

NATO's Rutte says arms firms need to produce more at lower prices
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU must find billions for arms within a year, defence chief says

Europe needs to find ways within the next year to fund hundreds of billions of euros in extra military spending to defend against any attack from

EU must find billions for arms within a year, defence chief says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU should ease Syria sanctions in return for 'positive steps', top diplomat Kallas says

The European Union should be ready to ease sanctions on Syria if the country's new leadership takes "positive steps" to establish an inclusive government and respect

EU should ease Syria sanctions in return for 'positive steps', top diplomat Kallas says
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

NATO won't back Trump's new defence spending target but will raise its sights

NATO won't heed Donald Trump’s proposal for a massive hike in defence spending but will likely agree to go beyond its current target, according to

NATO won't back Trump's new defence spending target but will raise its sights

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