Ukraine
US-Russia prisoner swap causes blowback in Germany, Poland
The deal could incentivize Russia to imprison more innocent people, critics say.
Phil Gordon: Europe’s ‘ally’ on Kamala Harris’ team
US-Russia prisoner swap frees Evan Gershkovich, more than a dozen others
Kyiv runs into strong opposition on tax hike to fund the war
EU snubs Hungary and Slovakia over Ukraine oil sanctions
Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 5 percent, saying inflation threat has eased
US aid is flowing to Ukraine again. Can it turn the tide of the war?
Vitaly Klitschko’s critics come out swinging over boxing champ’s record as Kyiv mayor
Klitschko sees a political vendetta in complaints his administration failed to stop destruction of the city’s heritage and to improve infrastructure.
Dual German-Russian citizen latest political prisoner to mysteriously go missing
Six political prisoners are known to have disappeared since Sunday.
Japan wants reassurance Britain’s new government has its back
As Labour refocuses on Europe and America, doubts linger in Japan about whether it can rely on London.
Tory leader race: The 6 hopefuls trying to save their party from the abyss
With just 121 Conservative MPs left, it’ll be an uphill struggle for these contenders to turn around the once-mighty British party’s fortunes.
You’ve had two years: EU eyerolls at Hungary’s request for help with Russian oil
After failing to reduce their reliance on Moscow for energy, Hungary and Slovakia now want help from Brussels.
Hungary nominates Olivér Várhelyi for second term as EU commissioner
The pick will likely not be received well by Ursula von der Leyen.
The 11 MEPs who actually matter
Here are the EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.
Ukraine drones reportedly hit Russian airfield in Arctic
The drones struck a long-range missile carrier at the Olenya base, Ukrainian Pravda reported.
Slovakia proposes ‘technical solution’ to unblock Russian oil supplies
Slovakia and Hungary have criticized Ukraine for halting Lukoil’s supplies.
Trio of Russian athletes competing in Paris despite backing war in Ukraine
Ukraine had lobbied to exclude Russian war supporters.
EU finally sends €1.5B from Russian assets to Ukraine
Most of the funds will be used to buy weapons for Kyiv.
German government holds off on prisoner swap with Belarus, for now
Lukashenko may team up with Putin on large-scale prisoner exchange, observers believe.
The EU says it wants food security. It really wants exports.
The latest Brussels buzzword is all about supporting farmers — but it throws consumers under the tractor.
US sees new Chinese, Russian military cooperation on eve of visit to region
An unprecedented exercise by Chinese and Russian bombers forced the U.S. and Canada to scramble fighter planes along the Alaskan coast.
Romania confirms Russian drones in its airspace
Ukraine’s air force said three Russian Shahed kamikaze drones crossed the border.
Denmark, Netherlands say 14 Leopard tanks will be dispatched to Ukraine within weeks
Kyiv has requested more land fire power.
A call for clarity
Russia cracks down on personal phones on the frontline
Ukrainian open-source investigators said the new restrictions will make it harder to analyze Russian movements.
Europe’s warplanes fly to Japan to keep an eye on Russia and China
Germany, France and Italy will take part in joint exercises with Tokyo this summer, as the threats from Moscow and Beijing grow.
Britain and Germany team up on defense as fears grow Trump will ditch Ukraine
Britain’s new Labour government is seeking deeper military ties with Germany and France.
Georgia claims to have uncovered plot to violently overthrow government
The allegations come amid a growing crackdown ahead of elections in October.
Invisible and powerful: How Russian women are protesting
Whether through silent flowers, the subtlest acts or the loud clanging of pots and pans, people in Russia are proving it’s still possible to resist.