The EU’s fragmented defence system, inefficiencies, and reliance on the US leave it dangerously unprepared.
Most mainstream discussions about European Union (EU) defence focus on whether NATO should set a higher military spending…
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Why Russia’s armed forces have proven resilient in the war in Ukraine
Ukraine has agreed to a United States proposal of a 30-day ceasefire in its war with Russia following talks with United States officials in Saudi Arabia.
The proposal comes with the promise of resumed U.S. intelligence sharing and military…
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Brussels is ‘honored’ Canadians want to join the EU — but says it won’t happen – POLITICO
“We are honored with the results of such a poll. It shows the attractiveness of the European Union, and it shows the appreciation of a very large share of Canadian citizens for the EU and its values,” said Paula Pinho, spokesperson for…
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Europe’s Economic Decoupling From America Is Underway
After the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the European Union was expected to be the next in line. Washington did, in fact, impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU this week, as…
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‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading | Trump administration
The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.
“There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s going on,” Tetzlaff said, describing his…
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Putin’s Irrational Demographic Policies Are Doomed to Fail
Russia’s fertility rate is one of President Vladimir Putin’s obsessions because he sees boosting the population as a way to help restore Russia’s greatness. Putin regularly talks about the sort of demographic trends he would like to see,…
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EU: Return proposals a “new low” for Europe’s treatment of migrants
Today, the European Commission introduced a proposed revision to the 2008 Return Directive, amending the EU legal framework on returns or deportations outside of the EU. Following pressure from certain member states, it also introduces a possible…
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Joint Statement on the United States-Ukraine Meeting in Jeddah
The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Ukraine.
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Today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – under the gracious hospitality of Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
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Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid
Paris —European military and political heads are holding high-level talks this week after calls for massively rearming Europe — and boosting aid for Kyiv — amid fears of a less engaged United States. Lisa Bryant has more from…
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European countries step up to help Ukraine amid pause in U.S. aid, intelligence sharing
In Saudi Arabia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian officials are meeting to discuss an end to Russia’s war, following the pause in U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine. Now, European leaders are stepping up to…
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