Biden warns of ‘red line’ for Israel over Rafah (www.politico.eu)
Macron stands by remarks about sending troops to Ukraine (www.politico.eu)
The prospect of sending Western troops to Ukraine was rejected by other NATO members, including the U.S., U.K. and Germany, and sharply criticized by French opposition parties, but not dismissed by Estonia and Lithuania. French officials also downplayed Macron’s comments, pointing to activities such as demining and arms...
Pro-Palestinian firebrand Galloway wins Rochdale by-election in blow for UK Labour (www.politico.eu)
Macron stands by remarks about sending troops to Ukraine (www.politico.eu)
French president has faced a barrage of criticism, but said his comments were “weighed, thought through and measured.”...
Scholz and Macron feud over arms for Ukraine – POLITICO (www.politico.eu)
As Ukraine runs short on ammunition, the German and French leaders are at odds over military aid.
Scholz and Macron feud over arms for Ukraine – POLITICO (www.politico.eu)
As Ukraine runs short on ammunition, the German and French leaders are at odds over military aid.
Scholz and Macron feud over arms for Ukraine – POLITICO (www.politico.eu)
As Ukraine runs short on ammunition, the German and French leaders are at odds over military aid.
Transnistria begs Putin to ‘protect’ it against Moldova (www.politico.eu)
Putin banked €1B last year from EU fuel buys despite ban (www.politico.eu)
Seven refineries processing Moscow’s crude in India, Turkey and Bulgaria continued exporting refined fuels to the EU.
Hungary blocks EU leaders’ statement pledging support for Ukraine (www.politico.eu)
Statement offering support was instead sent by Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel and Roberta Metsola....
Stroking the ego: Hungary’s Orbán gives his nod to Sweden’s NATO bid (www.politico.eu)
Also helping was a deal to sell more Swedish jet fighters to Hungary....
The West hasn’t given up on Ukraine. But its overriding focus on risk management reveals a desire to wind down the conflict and make a deal with Putin, if possible sooner rather than later. (www.politico.eu)
Musk and Assange follow Putin, Trump and Stalin as Nobel Peace Prize nominees (www.politico.eu)
Russia takes full control of Avdiivka, as Kyiv decries ‘artificial deficit’ in ammo (www.politico.eu)
“Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies,” US President Biden says in pushing for approval of more American aid....
Want to watch porn in Britain? Get your passport ready (www.politico.eu)
Want to watch porn in Britain? Get your passport ready (www.politico.eu)
Sweden Democrats threaten to quit right-wing EU group if Orbán joins (www.politico.eu)
MEP Charlie Weimers says his party has had to consider ‘other options’ in light of Orbán’s stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine....
Hungary President Novak quits under pressure over sex-abuse pardon case (www.politico.eu)
Judit Varga, who was expected to lead the ruling Fidesz party’s slate in the European Parliament election, also resigned....
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s top general Zaluzhny (www.politico.eu)
And an extra article giving more background and lead up politico.eu/…/ukraine-general-runs-out-of-road-ky…
Meta, TikTok take EU to court over online content rulebook (www.politico.eu)
Social media giants Meta and TikTok are suing the European Union over a levy that bankrolls the enforcement of Europe’s content moderation law, the Digital Services Act....
Latvia to reinstate compulsory military service amid Russia’s war on Ukraine (www.politico.eu)
15 years after abolishing the measure, Riga plans to make all men aged 18-27 complete 11 months of training....
Azerbaijani president on track for 94 percent landslide in tainted election (www.politico.eu)
The vote comes just months after Ilham Aliyev declared victory in the decades-old Nagorno-Karabakh conflict....
Netherlands pledges six extra F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine (www.politico.eu)
The Dutch government today said it would send Ukraine six additional F-16 fighter jets after cancelling the planned sale of the aircraft to a private contractor, said Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren.
We need to be ready for war with Putin, Romania’s top general says (www.politico.eu)
Gheorghiță Vlad issued a stark warning about the state of the nation’s army, calling for immediate action....