Von der Leyen: U.S. Remains Key Ally Despite Differences with Europe

Brussels, Belgium| European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the strength of transatlantic ties, emphasizing that while differences exist between the United States and Europe, Washington remains a crucial ally. Speaking on the evolving geopolitical landscape, von der Leyen acknowledged that disagreements have arisen in various policy areas, but she stressed that these […]

EU’s Kallas Accuses Trump of Echoing ‘Russian Talking Points’

•Growing Rift Between Washington and Brussels Over Ukraine Policy European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has expressed alarm over what she describes as US President Donald Trump’s increasing alignment with Russian narratives on the Ukraine conflict. In a series of statements, Kallas has suggested that Washington is shifting away from its traditional European allies […]

EU Warns Delayed Reforms Could Undermine Kenya’s 2027 General Election

•Lack of Progress on Key Electoral Recommendations Raises Concerns The European Union (EU) has issued a strong warning to Kenya over delays in implementing critical electoral reforms, cautioning that failure to act promptly could compromise the credibility of the 2027 General Election. The Head of the EU Follow-Up Mission, Ivan Stefanec, highlighted concerns over the […]

UK Summons Rwandan Envoy Over M23 Rebel Gains in Eastern DRC

The United Kingdom has summoned Rwanda’s High Commissioner in response to escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The summons after M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Kigali, have made significant territorial gains in the country’s restive eastern regions. UK Condemns Rwanda’s Alleged Involvement In a strongly worded statement published online and on social […]

Trump Administration Pressures Romania Over Tate Brothers’ Travel Restrictions

The Trump administration is reportedly advocating for the easing of travel restrictions on controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, who are facing criminal charges in Romania. According to sources, U.S. officials have urged the Romanian government to return the brothers’ passports, allowing them to travel freely while their court proceedings are ongoing. U.S. […]

Macron Calls Emergency EU Summit Amid Ukraine Peace Talks Exclusion

•European Leaders to Discuss Response to U.S.-Russia Negotiations in Saudi Arabia French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency summit of European Union (EU) leaders following the announcement that Moscow and Washington will engage in Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia—excluding European nations from the negotiations. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump and […]

US Pressures European NATO Allies to Assess Troop Commitment for Ukraine

•Washington Seeks Clarity on Potential EU “Peacekeeping” Force Amid Shifting Strategy The United States has formally asked its European NATO allies to assess their available military resources and determine the number of troops they could potentially deploy to Ukraine as part of a security guarantee for Kiev, should Washington and Moscow reach an agreement to […]

Ukraine Gains Approval to Utilize UK Loan Tied to Frozen Russian Assets

Kiev to Allocate £2.26 Billion for Defense Amid Controversy Over Asset Seizure Ukraine has received final approval to access a £2.26 billion ($2.8 billion) loan from the United Kingdom, part of a broader G7 initiative that leverages profits from frozen Russian assets. The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers formally authorized the allocation of these funds on […]

Lithuania Urges NATO to Bolster Presence in Baltic Sea Amid Security Concerns

•Vilnius Calls for Stronger Military Posture as Infrastructure Incidents Raise Tensions Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has called on NATO and the European Union to strengthen their military presence in the Baltic Sea, citing growing security concerns over recent incidents involving damage to undersea cables. Speaking in an interview with the Associated Press on Friday, Nausėda […]