The conflict in the Middle East is replacing the war in Ukraine as the main topic of discussion for the heads of state and government, who are meeting in Canada until Tuesday. The EU's demand for an oil price cap for Russian oil has also become more difficult due to the rise in oil prices.
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Host country Canada is expected to forgo a joint final declaration at the G7 summit to avoid sparking conflict with Donald Trump. European leaders are hoping the US president will agree to a deeper price cap on Russian crude oil and support efforts to increase pressure on Moscow.
By Till Hoppe
Ukraine is not only defending itself against Russia, but it also has to defend its interests vis-à-vis Washington. Although Volodymyr Zelenskiy is benefiting domestically from the dispute with Donald Trump, he cannot afford to upset the POTUS two weeks before the NATO summit in The Hague.
By Denis Trubetskoy
During his visit to the White House, Trump called Merz a "great leader" with whom he hoped to have a good relationship. However, the US President did not distance himself from Putin.
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NATO's new five percent target is hardly controversial anymore, only the speed and exactly what expenditure may be counted. The defense ministers will meet on Thursday to clear up the last obstacles three weeks before the summit in The Hague.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The alliance’s new five-percent defense spending goal is now largely undisputed – only the timeline and the exact accounting of eligible expenditures remain open. NATO defense ministers will meet Thursday to smooth out the final obstacles ahead of the summit in The Hague in three weeks.
By Stephan Israel
With a major attack in five Russian regions on Sunday, Kyiv demonstrated to Moscow that it can also strike far inland. The targets were several airfields, where dozens of military aircraft are said to have been destroyed. It was also a clear message ahead of today's talks in Istanbul.
By Viktor Funk
After a long break and the heaviest drone attacks since the start of the war, negotiations on peace in Ukraine are due to resume this Monday. However, disagreements remain.
By Redaktion Table
Ukraine urgently needs more help with its air defense. Russia is attacking with an unprecedented number of drones and missiles. At the same time, ammunition stocks for defense are apparently exhausted.
By Denis Trubetskoy
On the occasion of the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to assure Ukraine of Germany's firm support, triggering a debate on the possible use of Western weapons.
By Viktor Funk
