Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on
By SAMYA KULLAB and ILLIA NOVIKOV, KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- Russia launched 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight, in…
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Europe is a continent situated entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and predominantly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Through this column, we provide continuous updates on European geopolitics, political economy, the evolving landscape of Europe, and daily developments across the continent.
NATO defense chiefs to hold a virtual meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine
By SAM McNEIL, ILLIA NOVIKOV, BRUSSELS (AP):- NATO defense chiefs were due to hold a virtual meeting Wednesday, a senior alliance…
US troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and AAMER MADHANI, WASHINGTON (AP):- President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not…
Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia’s war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain
By BARRY HATTON and KATIE MARIE DAVIES, (AP):- The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian…
Zelenskyy, Trump express hope for trilateral talks with Putin to bring end to Russia-Ukraine war
By JOSH BOAK and SAMYA KULLAB, WASHINGTON (AP):- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump expressed hope that Monday’s critical talks…
What to know about Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump
By BARRY HATTON, (AP):- U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House…
Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
By SAMYA KULLAB, JOHN LEICESTER, EMMA BURROWS and ELISE MORTON, KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course in the…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday after US-Russia summit secured no halt to fighting
By SAMYA KULLAB and ELISE MORTON, KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Monday in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump,…
Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions on Iran as nuclear program deadline nears
By STEFANIE DAZIO and KAREEM CHEHAYEB, BERLIN (AP):- The top diplomats of Britain, France, and Germany threatened to reimpose sanctions…
Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire
By LORNE COOK, BRUSSELS (AP):- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from…
Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit
By LORNE COOK and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, BRUSSELS (AP):- Ukraine and its European backers on Monday sought talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in…
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations
By SAMYA KULLAB and ELISE MORTON, KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday dismissed the planned summit between U.S.…
Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump’s deadline for Russia arrives
By VASILISA STEPANENKO, DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine (AP):- Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield expressed little hope for a diplomatic solution to the…
UK authorities detain 1st group of migrants under plan to thwart small boats crossing from France
LONDON (AP): British border authorities have detained the first group of migrants under a pilot plan that will send some who cross…
Britain hopes a crackdown on people-smugglers’ social media ads will help curb Channel crossings
By JILL LAWLESS, LONDON (AP):- Britain says people who advertise fake passports or people-smuggling services on social medial could face up…