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Today: March 19, 2025

Munich Security Conference

Europe|Political|US|World

Shocked Europeans play catch-up after Trump moves on Ukraine

They should not have been surprised.

Shocked Europeans play catch-up after Trump moves on Ukraine
Business|Europe|Political|World

Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine

European leaders are taking steps to answer assertive U.S. efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine

Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

Russian lawmaker: Munich fireworks show EU is out of touch and facing crisis

A speaker of the Russian parliament said on Sunday that the events at the Munich Security Conference showed that the European Union was incompetent, did not understand what was

Russian lawmaker: Munich fireworks show EU is out of touch and facing crisis
Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says draft US minerals deal 'does not protect' Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday a draft minerals deal with Washington did not contain the security provisions that

Zelenskiy says draft US minerals deal 'does not protect' Ukraine
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's senior officials discuss Kyiv's peace vision with China's foreign minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said late on Saturday that they had discussed Kyiv's vision of a path to peace

Ukraine's senior officials discuss Kyiv's peace vision with China's foreign minister
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the time has come for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe” because the U.S. may no longer be counted on to support Europe

Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

France and allies discuss holding informal Ukraine summit

France is discussing with its allies holding an informal summit of European leaders to discuss Ukraine, a French presidency official said on Saturday, and four European diplomats

France and allies discuss holding informal Ukraine summit
Europe|Political|US|World

US asks Europeans for contributions to Ukraine guarantees

The United States has asked European nations what they can contribute in terms of security guarantees for Ukraine, Finland's president said on Saturday,

US asks Europeans for contributions to Ukraine guarantees
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to U.S.

Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China seeks stronger cooperation with Germany and EU

China considers Germany and the European Union as a whole as strategic partners, and it wants stronger cooperation with them in the spirit of free trade and

China seeks stronger cooperation with Germany and EU
Business|Europe|Political|World

UK's foreign minister: US and Ukraine should deepen partnership

British Foreign Minister David Lammy said on Saturday he would encourage U.S.

UK's foreign minister: US and Ukraine should deepen partnership
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Vance attack on Europe overshadows Ukraine talks at security conference

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Vance attack on Europe overshadows Ukraine talks at security conference
Europe|Political|World

French foreign minister: Europe faces tough decisions to tackle threats and ensure its security

Europe will need to make tough choices and sacrifices in order to deal with the threats facing it and to ensure its security, said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on

French foreign minister: Europe faces tough decisions to tackle threats and ensure its security
Europe|Political

German opposition leader joins rebuke of Vance criticism

German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Saturday joined his domestic political rivals in condemning U.S.

German opposition leader joins rebuke of Vance criticism
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Scholz: debt ceiling will not cap our defence spending

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday predicted that a new government would create an exemption for spending on defence and security when dealing with the nation's constitutional

Germany's Scholz: debt ceiling will not cap our defence spending
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

China calls for all stakeholders in Ukraine war to be in peace process

China believes all stakeholders in the Russia-Ukraine conflict should participate in the peace talks, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday, underscoring Europe's role in them

China calls for all stakeholders in Ukraine war to be in peace process
Europe|Political|US|World

'The threat from within:' Hear VP Vance detail views on Europe's security

Vice President JD Vance addressed European leaders at the Munich Security Conference. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh called the message "bizarre," noting Vance barely touched on the issue of Ukraine and instead emphasized "culture war" issues.

'The threat from within:' Hear VP Vance detail views on Europe's security
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russian drone damages Chornobyl plant's radiation shield

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that a Russian drone had caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at

Zelenskiy says Russian drone damages Chornobyl plant's radiation shield
Europe|Political|US|World

EU's Kallas calls foreign ministers' meeting to talk about US, Ukraine

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has invited foreign ministers from the bloc attending the Munich Security Conference to meet on Sunday to discuss relations with the

EU's Kallas calls foreign ministers' meeting to talk about US, Ukraine
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech

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In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech
Europe|Political|US|World

The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs

Federal workers all over the country have responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald Trump's aggressive effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce

The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country wants “security guarantees” before any talks to end the Ukraine-Russia war

Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war
Europe|Political|US|World

Vance turns on European allies in blistering speech that downplayed threats from Russia and China

Vance turns on European allies in blistering speech that downplayed threats from Russia and China

Vance turns on European allies in blistering speech that downplayed threats from Russia and China
Europe|Political|US|World

German president: accept that U.S. won't heed international rules

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the international community will have to deal with a disregard by the new U.S. administration for established diplomatic rules.

German president: accept that U.S. won't heed international rules