Here’s how to pile pressure on Putin — live updates – POLITICO
Welcome to our live coverage of the Munich Security Conference, where vast numbers of world leaders and top officials will hash out the top issues facing the world in 2026. From the war in Ukraine to nuclear weapons to the future of NATO, the agenda is as crowded as the Bavarian hallways. Expect major speeches, […]
EU sanctions Russian university rector for offering degree in … how to bust sanctions – POLITICO
But the degree program is not the only reason for listing the rector, Nikita Anisimov. Already in 2023 — a year into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — Anisimov announced his university would fund the education of Russian soldiers partaking in the war, the EU’s legal documents state. The symbolic move, published Thursday after EU […]
How to keep Putin at bay? The deadlock over security guarantees for Ukraine. – POLITICO
“It’s too early to contemplate such a development,” Selim Yenel, a former Turkish ambassador to the EU, told POLITICO. And Ankara, he warned, would demand something in return. “As for the quid pro quo, it would still be difficult to overcome the EU’s obstacles on the funds for defense. I’m sure the EU will find a […]
How to watch the Polish presidential election like a pro – POLITICO
The presidential race will have a big say on whether Poland plays in the EU’s big league or if it retreats back into isolation alongside other populist-governed countries in Central Europe like Hungary and Slovakia. During PiS’s eight years in power it got into fights with the EU and other allies over efforts to politicize […]
How to use Russia’s central bank assets for Ukraine – POLITICO
A simple solution that addresses all of these concerns is available. To avoid the risk of Russia’s central bank assets unfreezing and returning to the hands of the Kremlin in July, Europe needs to use the countermeasures argument and put the assets beyond Moscow’s reach. This can be done by transferring them to a new […]
How to confront Orbán and save the EU – Politico.eu
How to confront Orbán and save the EU. The legal tools to address this internal opposition exist — Europe just needs to use them, and meet the … Source link
Live – Boosting support for Ukraine and how to rearm Europe on agenda as leaders gather in Brussels
EU leaders are meeting on Thursday for a special summit in Brussels, where they will discuss further support to Ukraine and the Commission’s plan to rearm the continent. ADVERTISEMENT The extraordinary summit, convened in response to the US-Russia talks, will seek to show that the bloc is now ready to step up its efforts to […]
How to kill Putin’s profits without hitting farmers – POLITICO
All bark, no bite? EU farmers have already taken to the streets over rising costs and tough new green rules. Another spike in fertilizer prices could spark fresh rounds of protests — think tractors blocking roads and paralyzing capitals. That’s a political nightmare Brussels wants to avoid. At the same time, the slow rollout frustrates […]
Tips from a diplomacy pro – POLITICO
“My advice to the U.K. is: Don’t get too hung up on the cosmetic stuff,” Fletcher said. “That’s not easy when you’re in the thick of it — you know, the length of the press conference, the content of the tweet, the day-to-day knock- about stuff.” But he noted that Mandelson, a figure central to […]
How to rein in Russia’s shadow fleet – POLITICO
Last month delivered a frightening dose of reality: The tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I collided in Malaysian waters, resulting in blazes on both ships and a major hassle for the Malaysian authorities. The Hafnia Nile, sailing under the Singaporean flag, was operating legally, with some 300,000 barrels of naphtha on board. The Ceres I, […]