Putin’s visit to Budapest would be awkward for the EU, NATO
If Russian President Vladimir Putin stepped out of a plane in the European Union and NATO member Hungary for a summit with Donald Trump, it would be an inconvenient spectacle for Ukraine’s allies who are trying to isolate a leader they call a war criminal. The U.S. President said he…
Guns not missiles will defeat the drone
Missiles are not a panacea for air defense. Europe needs a return to guns – they’re cheaper and more practical. For decades, defense departments and the defense industry have pushed missiles as the solution to target destruction. The tank? Use a missile. The helicopter? Use a missile. And the low-flying…
Oil prices rise as US and EU tighten sanctions on Russian energy
Oil prices rose sharply after the United States announced new sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, marking the first such measures since Donald Trump returned to the White House. The move, aimed at cutting off vital revenue to Moscow, comes amid renewed Western efforts to pressure Russia over…
EU countries mull response to China’s squeeze on rare earths
China’s restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond. The issue is poised to come up during a summit of leaders on Thursday, even if no specific item is foreseen on the agenda. “It’s an important topic…
Cyprus president optimistic about reuniting the island
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides speaks about his vision for the future of his country, the European Union and peace in Gaza. Cyprus is ready to resume talks about a reunification of the island immediately, eight years after the last round of UN-backed negotiations collapsed in Switzerland in 2017. “I’m ready…





