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Analysis-Contrasting views of Russia show deepening Republican split over foreign policy

Analysis-Contrasting views of Russia show deepening Republican split over foreign policy

By Jonathan Landay and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - In the past week, President Donald Trump and senior Republican lawmakers have presented starkly different views of a top U.S. national security challenge: Russia, its war in Ukraine and the threat it poses to Europe and the

Europe needs closer integration in Trump era, Polish justice minister says

Europe needs closer integration in Trump era, Polish justice minister says

By Anna Koper, Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk and Justyna Pawlak WARSAW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The policies of U.S. President Donald Trump should push Europe towards deeper integration and to strengthen itself militarily, Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek said on Thursday.

EU set to lock up Russia's frozen assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine

EU set to lock up Russia's frozen assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine

The European Union is set to lock up Russia’s assets in Europe until Russia ends its war on Ukraine and compensates for the damage

EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Union looked set on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Moscow's invasion.

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

An official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision

A top European Union official has warned the United States against interfering in European affairs

Hungary's Orban says Trump strategy grasps Europe's 'civilisation-scale decline'

Hungary's Orban says Trump strategy grasps Europe's 'civilisation-scale decline'

BUDAPEST, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The new National Security Strategy of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration shows that America understands Europe's "civilisational-scale decline", Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote on X on Thursday.

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukrainian officials are expected to present new peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday

Letters to the Editor Highlight Europe's Peace Challenges Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Letters to the Editor Highlight Europe's Peace Challenges Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A series of letters to the editor in the New York Post discuss Europe's role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the proposed peace plan involving President Trump. The letters criticize the European Union's lack of decisive action and question the effectiveness of the proposed peace plan, which includes removing sanctions on Russia. The writers express concern over rewarding aggression and emphasize the need for NATO guarantees for Ukraine. The letters reflect a broader debate on how Europe should respond to Russian aggression and the implications of the peace plan for regional stability.

Putin does not want to restore the U.S.S.R. or attack NATO, the Kremlin says

Putin does not want to restore the U.S.S.R. or attack NATO, the Kremlin says

By Dmitry Antonov MOSCOW, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that European claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to restore the Soviet Union were wrong and that claims Putin plans to invade a NATO member were complete stupidity.

House to Vote on $900 Billion Defense Bill Requiring Release of Boat Strike Videos

House to Vote on $900 Billion Defense Bill Requiring Release of Boat Strike Videos

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a $900 billion defense bill that includes provisions for increased military pay, reduced Pentagon diversity efforts, and the release of videos showing U.S. forces targeting alleged drug boats. This National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a bipartisan effort that outlines the nation's defense policies. The bill comes amid scrutiny of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military actions off Venezuela's coast. Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon release unedited footage of these strikes, threatening to withhold part of Hegseth's travel budget if the videos are not provided. The bill also mandates the Pentagon to disclose the orders behind each attack, as some legal experts and Democrats argue that a recent strike violated the laws of war.

European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test

European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test

European Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years