Trump promises Kyiv involvement in peace talks with Russia; says Russia should be readmitted to G7

Kyiv, Ukraine/Brussels, Belgium Reuters US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Ukraine would be involved in peace talks with Russia, after Kyiv and its European allies warned against a “dirty deal” between Washington and Moscow following Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Ukraine would […]
European powers demand seat at table in Ukraine talks

Paris, France Reuters European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, said on Wednesday they had to be part of any future negotiations on the fate of Ukraine, underscoring that only a fair accord with security guarantees would ensure lasting peace. A serviceman of 24th Mechanised Brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces […]
Trump makes first big foray into Ukraine diplomacy, speaking to Putin, Zelenskiy

Washington DC, US/Moscow, Russia/Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine on Wednesday in phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the new US President’s first big step towards diplomacy over a war he has promised to end. The electronic news ticker of Fox News reads at the […]
Belgium’s new PM plans tougher migration, nuclear revival, and defence boost

Brussels, Belgium Reuters Belgium’s new Prime Minister Bart De Wever presented his government’s focus to parliament on Tuesday, highlighting stricter migration policies, reversing the nuclear phase-out law, and increasing defence spending to meet NATO targets. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever walks as members of the parliament applaud, at the Belgian Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, […]
Greenland independence is possible but joining the US unlikely, Denmark says

Copenhagen, Denmark Reuters Greenland may become independent if its residents want, but is unlikely to become a US state, Denmark’s foreign minister said on Wednesday after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out force to take control of the Arctic island. Greenland’s leader met with the Danish King in Copenhagen on Wednesday, a day […]
Romania to rerun presidential election on 4th May, ruling coalition party says

Bucharest, Romania Reuters Romania’s ruling coalition agreed on Wednesday to rerun a two-round presidential election on on 4th and 18th May and stuck to an original plan to endorse a single candidate, the Liberal Party, one of the three coalition parties, said. Three consecutive ballots to elect a new president and parliament in the European […]
Trump won’t rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

Palm Beach, Florida Reuters US President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the 5th November election. Trump, who takes office on 20th January, also floated the idea of […]
Finland finds drag marks on Baltic seabed after cable damage

Oslo, Norway Reuters Finnish police said on Sunday they had found tracks that drag on for dozens of kilometres along the bottom of the Baltic Sea where a tanker carrying Russian oil is suspected of breaking a power line and four telecoms cables with its anchor. The Cook Islands-registered Eagle S was boarded by Finnish […]
NATO to boost Baltic Sea presence after cables broken

Helsinki, Finland Reuters NATO said on Friday it would boost its presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage this week of an undersea power cable and four internet cables, while alliance member Estonia launched a naval operation to guard a parallel electricity link. Finland on Thursday seized a ship carrying Russian oil on […]
Europeans grapple over security force for post-war Ukraine

Paris, France Reuters European nations are discussing sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire or peace deal, as US President-elect Donald Trump has made clear he will not put American boots on the ground to guarantee security, officials and diplomats say. The talks, driven by French President Emmanuel Macron, are at an […]