The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
White House says deal would offer ‘the best protection’ for the country’s infrastructure
Also in this newsletter: Brussels’ plan to tighten carbon border taxes
Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military power
Talk of Donald Trump bringing the continent together is absurdly premature
Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spending
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US president is failing in his vow to end conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East
The ex-governor of Sevastopol used funds for school fees and to access a Mercedes-Benz, court hears
Nato members say they need to defend ‘vulnerable eastern flank’ with Russia and Belarus
Also in this newsletter: Merz’s fiscal revolution up for a vote in the Bundestag
France’s president opens debate over using country’s atomic arsenal as a deterrent against Russia if US scales back its presence
Also in this newsletter: why businesses want greater European tech independence
Hedge funds and brokers eye the country’s corporate bonds and the rouble
New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighbours
Sale of the $300mn Amadea is expected to move forward but cases that were not charged yet are likely to be abandoned
‘Coalition of the willing’ will meet again on Thursday to discuss how a truce could be guaranteed
Bundeswehr has a high dropout rate and the number of conscientious objectors is rising
Rubio joins other foreign ministers in seeking to ratchet up pressure on Vladimir Putin
Decision follows Hungary’s threat to block restrictions on more than 2,000 individuals sanctioned over Ukraine war
Also in this newsletter: Hungary takes it to the wire, again
US president’s ultimatum has pushed New Delhi towards a broader realignment on trade
Marc Filippino talks to Alec Russell and John Reed
Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demands
Prime Minister says ‘our threat is not Russia bringing its troops across the Pyrenees’
Push comes as officials from Moscow and Washington prepare for meeting to discuss end to Ukraine war
Travel restrictions and asset freeze orders are due to expire on Saturday
