#Europe

Zautter: Germany Ready to Cover Ukraine's Growing Defense Spending and Calls on Allies to Follow Berlin's Lead

Politics 09/13/2026, 13:28

German Chancellor's advisor Günther Zautter stated at the YES meeting in Kyiv that Germany is ready to cover the growth in Ukraine's defense spending and called on allies to join in supporting Kyiv.

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Putin: Deployment of European Troops in Ukraine Would Mean War with Russia

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:09

Putin stated that the deployment of European troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia. The statement came after the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris, where 26 countries agreed to security guarantees.

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Zelensky names deadline for readiness of Ukraine's first anti-ballistic system FREYJA: end of 2026

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:36

Zelensky stated in Canada that the first FREYJA anti-ballistic system will be ready by the end of 2026. Project partners had estimated the timeframe at 20–30 years, but Ukraine is accelerating development. A clear timeline is expected after the negotiations in New York.

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Lavrov claims US has a 'new approach' to the peace process and accuses European leaders of trying to buy time

Politics 09/09/2026, 15:38

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Washington is taking into account the "realities on the ground" in the peace process, calling this a positive signal for continuing the dialogue. At the same time, he accused European leaders of trying to buy time.

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Zelensky: European intelligence services have long been in contact with Russia, so Europe must be at the negotiating table

Politics 09/08/2026, 15:44

Zelensky stated that European intelligence services and diplomats have long been in contact with Russia, so Europe must participate in any negotiations on ending the war. The statement came against the backdrop of a daytime strike on Kyiv on September 8.

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“Drones will be shot down before the meeting”: How the war in Ukraine is changing NATO’s decision-making architecture

Politics 09/07/2026, 22:53

Alina Hetmanchuk, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO, stated that the Alliance is accelerating decision-making and shifting conventional security to Europe within the framework of the “NATO 3.0” concept.

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Ukraine Reveals How It Receives Patriot Missiles from Europe Through a NATO Exchange Mechanism

Politics 09/07/2026, 19:27

Alena Hetmanchuk, Head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO, revealed the mechanism for obtaining Patriot interceptors from European countries through an exchange model. This year Kyiv has already received missiles under this scheme.

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Kyiv, US and Europe Agree on New Meeting: Zelenskyy Reveals Details of Three Rounds of Negotiations

Politics 09/06/2026, 21:36

Following three rounds of negotiations in Kyiv, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine, the US and Europe have agreed to meet again. The location and date of the next meeting have not yet been determined.

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Budanova confirms: in Kyiv, Zelenskyy is negotiating not only with Witkoff and Kushner but also with European partners

Politics 09/06/2026, 15:03

The head of HUR, Kyrylo Budanova, confirmed that on September 6 in Kyiv Zelenskyy is holding talks with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner, as well as with representatives of France, the United Kingdom and Germany.

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"Now Is Not the Time for Daydreaming": Sybiha Declares That Russia Is Already Waging a Covert War Against Europe and Outlines Three Steps for a Response

Politics 09/05/2026, 19:09

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha declared that Russia is already waging a covert war against Europe, listing a series of hybrid incidents, and proposed three steps for a response: restricting the presence of Russians, a trade embargo, and dismantling influence networks.

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Trump to Demand 'Hundreds of Billions' from Europe for Free Weapons Supplied to Ukraine Under Biden

Politics 09/04/2026, 00:31

Trump stated that the US will demand Europe repay 'hundreds of billions' for the free arming of Ukraine and NATO under Biden, calling ammunition stockpiles 'nearly unlimited.'

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European Business Changes Hiring Logic: AI and Automation Become Part of HR Strategy

Economy 09/01/2026, 08:26

European companies are no longer making hiring decisions in isolation: automation and AI are becoming part of HR strategy. According to ECB data, more than 70% of eurozone enterprises already use AI, but only 7% integrate it systemically.

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"Winter Panic" in Europe: Gas Storage Levels in the EU Hit a 13-Year Low

Economy 08/30/2026, 05:47

By the end of August, EU gas storage facilities are filled to only 63% — a 13-year low. Traders are talking about a "winter panic," and European benchmark gas prices have reached a three-year high.

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Stubb Calls on Europe to Resume Dialogue with the Kremlin and Welcomes CIA Director's Visit to Moscow

Politics 08/30/2026, 03:20

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, in an interview with Bild, called on Europe to resume political dialogue with Russia and publicly welcomed CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow, calling it a necessary step to de-escalation.

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Deadly Trump-head-shaped ecstasy tablets spreading across Europe: a 'red alert' issued in the Netherlands

Incidents 08/30/2026, 01:36

Deadly Trump-head-shaped ecstasy tablets with high PMMA content have been found in Europe. The Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands issued a 'red alert'.

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Spain arrests 'escape master' who had fled from prisons in Italy and Belgium

Incidents 08/27/2026, 10:21

Spanish police in Tarragona detained a man wanted across Europe under an Italian request, who had escaped from prisons in Terni, Parma and Belgium. A court ordered his detention without bail, and Madrid is considering extradition to Rome.

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Germany seeks a role in European nuclear deterrence: from Patriot in Faslane to funding British and French programmes

Politics 08/27/2026, 08:00

Germany will not build its own nuclear arsenal, but is considering placing Patriot in Faslane, Scotland, funding British and French programmes, and taking part in exercises of the French nuclear forces.

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Ukraine Unveils Global Resilience Dictionary: 38 Concepts from Around the World for Overcoming Crises

Politics 08/25/2026, 00:54

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska presented the Global Resilience Dictionary at the Sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen — a publication featuring 38 concepts from various countries, developed by more than 45 experts. In parallel, Volodymyr Zelensky proposed that Europe create a common "architecture of resilience."

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