Europe, Ukraine and Putin

Putin Is Gaining Allies in Europe at a Bad Time for Ukraine
It won’t break me, though.”Whether Nad is incarcerated for helping Ukraine or not, his predicament already shines a light on how leaders in a pocket of the continent are emerging to break unity with the European Union and NATO and offering Russian President Vladimir Putin convenient allies at a critical time.
Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe
Ukraine needed broader security guarantees and Russian President Vladimir Putin was not afraid of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Fox News in an interview in which he urged U.S. President Donald Trump to be on Ukraine's side.
Europe is cautiously optimistic about Trump’s Ukraine comments
Donald Trump wasted no time in rattling Europeans’ nerves over threats of taking Greenland and opening trade wars. But there’s a surprising case in which Europe is cautiously optimistic: Ukraine.
Zelensky says Putin is ‘afraid’ of peace talks after Russia questions Kyiv’s legitimacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of being “afraid” to engage in peace talks after his Russian counterpart claimed Kyiv’s government was illegitimate and not worthy to negotiate with.
Russia-Ukraine War: Putin rejects talks with ‘illegitimate’ Zelensky as Russia captures another town
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out any negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him “illegitimate.” This comes as Russian forces took control of another key town in the Kharkiv region.
War: We can have peace talks with Ukraine but not with Zelensky — Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, ruling out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he described as illegitimate.

Eu, Orban and Russia

Ukraine Called 'Fictional State' by European Presidential Candidate
Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu raises the possibility of Romania and Poland annexing Ukrainian territory.
"European companies wanted to return to Russian gas instead of LNG before officials"
Discussions have begun in Europe about restoring gas supplies from Russia. Before politicians, companies themselves were ...
American fighters are dying in Ukraine in growing numbers. Bringing their bodies home is a complex task
More than 20 Americans are missing in action on the front lines in Ukraine, with a spike in casualties over the past six ...
With Trump, Ukraine renews appeal to seize Russia’s frozen billions
With U.S. military aid to Ukraine in doubt, Zelensky hopes to convince Trump to get the Europeans on side for confiscating ...
Kyiv Independent on MSN3d
Davos heard Ukraine’s call, but will Europe seize the opportunity?
Geopolitically, Europe desperately needs to strengthen its military capabilities and revitalize its defense industry. Ukraine ...
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A Series of New CFR Reports Outline How to End the War in Ukraine
In a new collection of reports from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), authors Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Liana Fix, Thomas Graham, Michael O’Hanlon, and Paul B. Stares provide expert recommendations ...
Cheap East Europe Stocks Soar on Trump’s Ukraine Peace Ambitions
Eastern Europe’s stock markets are among the world’s best performers this month, benefiting from optimism that the nearly three-year war in Ukraine could be resolved as Donald Trump pushes for peace ...
Ukraine special forces say N.Korean troops not seen at front in three weeks
Ukraine's special operations forces have not seen North Korean troops on the battlefield in Russia's Kursk region for around three weeks, suggesting they have been forced to withdraw after taking ...