We need a debate on defence spending as Nato unravels, putting Europe at risk | Defence policy
Some solid thinking will be required to seek the military's current and past leaders join Americans and focus on defense with a larger percentage of national income (Ancestor Defense Budget) 15th, according to former ARMY chief). Unless defense spending contributes to growth, we can have a ridiculous situation where we increase the proportion of GDP […]
Vance says ‘we’re on the cusp of peace in Europe’ after Trump rips Ukraine
WASHINGTON – Vice President JD Vance remained positive about achieving peace in Europe on Thursday after President Trump accused Ukrainian President Voldimir Zelensky of being a “dictator.” “I really believe we are at the pinnacle of peace in Europe for the first time in three years, because we have leadership from an oval office. His […]
Europe Sending Peacekeepers to Ukraine ‘Unacceptable’, Says Kremlin
The UK is planning to plan thousands of European NATO soldiers to be deployed in Ukraine as peacekeepers next week, which could constitute a “direct threat.” It states. Moscow has sought to preempt European initiatives to strengthen the continent's east by blocking further fights after the estimated future ceasefire in Ukraine. Russia specifically quoted the […]
Those Who Wanted Gaza Ceasefire Now Bashing How We Get to One in Europe
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said on Wednesday's Fox News Channel's “America Report” broadcast more than the Trump administration pursues strategies he pursues, but more to achieve peace in Europe. He said he had not made a good plan. “Both sides say only you, President Trump can end this war.” And many of […]
Boris Johnson: Trump's Ukraine comments meant to 'shock' Europe into action
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said President Trump's recent remarks on Ukraine were intended to “shock” Europe. “When will Europeans be scandalized about Donald Trump and start helping him to end this war?” Johnson posted to X on Wednesday. European leaders were shocked when Trump took steps to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. […]
Europe stocks fall as earnings disappoint; Philips down 13% – CNBC
Vopak drops 7% after revenue falls nearly 8% Dutch tank storage group Vopakshares fell 7.4% on Wednesday after reporting a year-over-year decline in full-year earnings. The company recorded a 7.7% decline in annual revenue to 1.32 billion euros ($1.37) compared to 2023 EUR 1.43 billion euros. “The performance of the gas terminal demonstrated the throughput […]
Trump stuns Europe with opening Ukraine-Russia gambit
European leaders are screaming to respond to President Trump's first move to end Russian wars in Ukraine, shocking to be outside the high stakes about the security of the continent, and to be able to sway from Europe It is working on a potential setback for the US military. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said […]
NATO boss lauds Trump’s leadership on Ukraine, tells Europe: ‘Get your act together’
The head of NATO on Monday praised President Trump for adopting the initiative to end the war in Ukraine. And then he knocked Europe to “slam” rather than “act together.” NATO executive director Mark Latte, 58, known as the “Trump Whisperer,” has emphasized the importance of American leaders to end Russia's Ukrainian war, and European […]
How Trump left Ukraine and Europe reeling – podcast | Ukraine
Last Monday, the Guardian's Central and Eastern European correspondent; Shawn Walker, I sat in Kiev and interviewed the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Walker explains that the conversation was dominated by what Zelensky wanted to achieve in his upcoming talks on the ceasefire contract in Ukraine. The president also outlined his red line. The United States […]
Europe would only become ‘obstacle’ to Russia-Ukraine peace talks, expert says
The Trump administration's potential plan to remove European allies from negotiations to end the war in Ukraine has sparked panic among continental leaders, but is the only way to ultimately resolve the conflict It could be, an expert told Fox News Digital. “This is the possible basis for Trump to exclude European allies from direct […]