Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs has criticized the US strategy for peace negotiations in Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron backed Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting at the Elysée, which was also attended by Friedrich Merz and other heads of government.
By Stephan Israel
Following Bart De Wever’s incendiary letter criticizing a reparations loan, the option of bridge financing for Ukraine is likely to take center stage. Support for Ukraine is on the agenda at today’s meeting of EU defense ministers.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union wants to quickly approve a reparation loan for Ukraine in order to put more pressure on Russia to negotiate. The use of frozen Russian assets is intended to meet Ukraine’s financial needs and send clear signals to Russia.
By Stephan Israel
Europeans and Ukrainians have managed to get the US-Russian peace plan revised. It remains to be seen whether Donald Trump will agree. Moscow has criticized the “unconstructive” compromise.
By Stephan Israel, Sara Sievert and Viktor Funk
EU foreign ministers decided on Thursday to impose sanctions against Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy commander of the Sudanese RSF militia. Those responsible for atrocities must not go unpunished, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
By Stephan Israel
Kaja Kallas commented calmly on the reports about an alleged US-Russian peace plan for Ukraine. This could not work as long as Ukraine and Europe were not involved. The EU would continue to pursue its own plan.
By Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel and Denis Trubetskoy
The EU must become more creative if it wants to take successful action against Russia’s shadow fleet, demands the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas. The 19th sanctions package will increase the number of listed oil tankers to 560. Russia is very creative in circumventing the sanctions.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission has adopted its roadmap for Europe’s defense capabilities through 2030. Four pan-European flagship projects will close key capability gaps. There is no cost information on the joint armaments effort.
By Stephan Israel
Under pressure from the USA, the Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquefied gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets the crypto platforms that Russia uses for circumventing transactions.
By Stephan Israel
