European Politics
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Russian Strikes Kill 18 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Condemns Ceasefire 'Cynicism'
Russian airstrikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, including 12 in Zaporizhzhia. President Zelenskyy denounced Moscow's
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas Visits Baku to Strengthen Strategic Ties with Azerbaijan
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Baku to deepen the strategic partnership with Azerbaijan, focusing on energy security and the Mid
Ukraine Accuses Egypt of Accepting Fourth Shipment of Stolen Grain via Russia
Ukraine's foreign minister says Egypt has accepted a fourth shipment of grain stolen from Russian-occupied territories. Kyiv had previously
Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Plant Over 1,500 km Inside Russia
Ukraine struck a military facility in Cheboksary, over 1,500 km from its border, using domestically-produced Flamingo cruise missiles. The a
Moscow's Victory Day Parade Returns in Scaled-Down Form Amid EU Divisions
Moscow's Victory Day parade on 9 May will feature no tanks or heavy weaponry, a first in years, due to Ukrainian drone threats. Slovak PM Ro
US Warns of 'Devastating' Force Against Iranian Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Shipping
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says any attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will face 'overwhelming and devastating' Am
Macron Steals Show at Yerevan EPC Summit, Hails Armenia's European Turn
Emmanuel Macron received a hero's welcome in Yerevan, where he proclaimed a 'new era' for Armenia with Europe. The French president sang Cha
Romania's Pro-EU Coalition Collapses After No-Confidence Vote Topples PM Bolojan
Romania's pro-European coalition government collapsed on Tuesday after a no-confidence vote ousted Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion,
Can US Law Block Trump's Plan to Cut Troops in Europe?
The Pentagon plans to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, with President Trump hinting at deeper cuts. A 2026 US defence law imposes cond
Sweden to Launch New Foreign Intelligence Agency by 2027
Sweden will establish a new foreign intelligence agency, UND, by January 2027. The move responds to lessons from the war in Ukraine, emphasi
NATO Awaits Clarity on US Plan to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany
The US has announced the withdrawal of at least 5,000 troops from Germany within six to nine months, but has not specified which operations
EU Finance Ministers Urge Caution as Trump Threatens 25% Auto Tariffs
EU finance ministers met in Brussels to discuss US President Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on European cars. They urged calm and adherence t