Von der Leyen is accompanied other officials, including Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, whose country currently holds the presidency of the Council of the EU, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also is in Kyiv and she will conduct a G7 videoconference from there later Saturday. The G7 call … Read more
There are also several battalions of Belarusian and Russian citizens fighting for Ukraine, as well as dozens of foreign fighters in other units of the Ukrainian armed forces. Citizens of 55 countries joined the war on Ukraine’s side, according to International Legion spokesman Damien Magrou. There have been problems with the legal status of foreign … Read more
In addition to blockading border crossings, Polish farmers have dumped grain bound for Germany, while one tractor carried a placard proclaiming support for Putin and his invasion. “Putin, bring order to Ukraine and Brussels — and to our own rulers,” the message proclaimed in red and black capital letters daubed on cardboard. “We are now witnessing … Read more
PARIS — France wants an “independent and thorough investigation” into the circumstances surrounding the death of Russian opponent figure Alexei Navalny, the country’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement released Tuesday. “France holds Russian authorities fully responsible for Alexei Navalny’s death,” the statement reads. The Russian ambassador in France was summoned on Monday in … Read more
But the biggest uncertainty for most Europeans isn’t about Putin — it’s about America. The U.S. Congress’ failure to support Ukraine has left many speechless. And Trump’s warning that he would “encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to an ally who hadn’t “paid up,” still rings loud. While one defense minister asked … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden said “Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable gains in months.” Biden called on lawmakers to approve $60 billion in aid to Ukraine that has been held up in the U.S. Congress. The fall of Avdiivka is Russia’s biggest gain … Read more
It’s that ability that is giving Berlin pause, worried about Moscow’s reaction if Ukraine pummels key targets like the Kerch Strait bridge linking Russia to occupied Crimea. The block on the Taurus has become a sore point in Germany, which otherwise is far ahead of other European countries in delivering military aid to Ukraine. When … Read more
“Any peace settlement is going to require some significant territorial concessions from Ukraine, and you’re gonna have a peace deal, because that’s the only way out of the conflict,” he said. “We have to deal with reality.” At the Munich conference, such talk is verboten, as Ukraine tries to make the case for more artillery … Read more
Ukraine withdraws forces from eastern city of Avdiivka – CBS News Watch CBS News Russian forces raised their flag in the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka Saturday after Ukrainian troops withdrew from what had been a Ukrainian stronghold and symbol of resistance since Russia’s invasion nearly two years ago. This comes as a bipartisan foreign … Read more
He said Germany, often criticized in the past for not spending enough on defense, would meet NATO’s target of spending 2 percent of GDP on the military through “the 2020s, 2030s and beyond.” Germany is, by far, Ukraine’s leading supporter in terms of military aid in Europe, according to data compiled by the Kiel Institute. … Read more
