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Europe swings right — and reshapes the EU
Stoltenberg to stay on as NATO chief another year
Inside Biden’s dramatic backchannel to Russia as a near-coup unfolded
Germany ready to put 4,000 soldiers permanently in Lithuania
Russia is a ‘cancer’ that could destroy the world, Lithuania’s first post-Soviet leader says
Russia’s wary neighbor weighs militarizing Baltic islands
Although Finland’s Åland archipelago is strategically located in the Baltic Sea, an agreement prevents any military presence there — but perhaps this could change.
UK ‘very supportive’ of fast-track NATO plan for Ukraine
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the Ukrainians have demonstrated their commitment to reform the military.
EU’s trade ideals face ‘economic security’ reality check
Once a taboo subject, Brussels will now unveil its first ‘economic security strategy.’
European officials support plan that could ease Ukraine’s move into NATO
President Joe Biden is open to waiving the Membership Action Plan for Kyiv, but the idea still faces stumbling blocks from other alliance members.
Franco-German showdown makes EU fiscal rules reform unlikely this year
‘We need common rules that are the same for everyone,’ German finance minister says.
Biden ‘open’ to plan that eases Ukraine’s path to NATO membership
The proposed removal of the Membership Action Plan would provide neither a formal invitation nor a timeline for joining the alliance.
France presses EU to threaten trade war against China
Paris is seen as pushing for a probe that could result in Chinese electric vehicles being hit with tariffs.
Turkey’s Erdoğan plays down Sweden’s NATO hopes
His remarks injected a chill into the growing optimism that Sweden could get the NATO green light soon.
Blinken previews ‘robust package’ for Ukraine with NATO secretary general
The US Secretary of State said the ‘broad and deep’ agenda of next month’s summit would reinforce the alliance’s support for Ukraine.
Canada’s Trudeau shows up in Kyiv on second surprise visit
Canada uses unannounced trip to commit new support for Ukraine ahead of key NATO meeting.
Ukraine doubles down on joining NATO ‘very, very’ soon after war
In POLITICO interview, Volodymyr Havrylov also calls on Beijing to refrain from sending military supplies to Moscow.
Ukraine won’t attend NATO summit without ‘signal’ on accession: Zelenskyy
‘How many lives is one sentence at the Vilnius summit worth?’ Ukraine president asks in Wall Street Journal interview.
Zelenskyy’s plea exposes Europe’s divisions
The Ukrainian leader came to a major summit in Moldova to ask for ‘security guarantees’ just as France and Germany were diverging on the issue.
Ukraine’s ‘rightful place’ is in NATO, says Rishi Sunak
UK prime minister says at summit in Moldova that there have been ‘very productive discussions’ on helping Ukraine stand up to Russia.
Belarus pardons activist jailed after dramatic plane hijacking
Roman Protasevich apologized for his activism after torture in captivity, opposition figures say.
G7 vs. China: US, Europe unite in tough messaging against Beijing
World’s wealthiest democracies find broad convergence on need to change tack in confronting the Asian giant.
Sweden scrambles to project military strength ahead of NATO bid
Sweden seeks to reassure allies it can contribute to NATO as well as benefit from membership.
Pressure campaign on Biden to send F-16s to Ukraine goes into overdrive
Officials signal they’re still open to allowing other countries to send their US-made jets.
EU to join European Convention on Human Rights ‘as soon as possible,’ EU chiefs say
Once the EU ratifies the treaty, this would complete a process that began 70 years ago.
On the night watch: Scouring the seas for Putin’s pipeline saboteurs
POLITICO goes on the Norwegian night watch saving Europe from more underwater attacks.
Zelenskyy blitzes Europe with fighter jet diplomacy
Ukrainian president pushes for ‘coalition of jets’ ahead of G7 summit in Japan.