Matters could come to a head by summer, when the pipeline of congressionally-approved arms for Ukraine runs out.

Russian assets could be used not just to rebuild Ukraine, but also to boost the continent’s overall defence capability...

Petr Pavel: "The war will most probably end up with a compromise.... The first part of the guarantees will be an agreement with the United States..."

The Kremlin leader’s main goal, which he does not even try to hide, is to legitimise the annexation of Ukrainian territories.  

Americans and Europeans are not polarized when it comes to the war in Ukraine or the transatlantic alliance.

Europe has all the resources it needs to defend itself in the absence of support by the United States, but for now, only on paper.

Tomorrow morning, I will convene leaders from Europe and around the world with one clear aim: to do everything we can to bring peace closer.

"We’ve got to a situation where Putin does not need to betray Trump, as he is already getting all he wants. For now, the Russians are in an excellent position"

Russia poses acute and existential, national security threats to our countries. We cannot allow elites propping up the Kremlin regime to exercise double standards.

It is becoming increasingly clear that the Trump administration is embracing an isolationist approach, ready to abandon Ukraine, and playing into Putin’s hand.

Europe needs to rearm now. Otherwise, Europeans will need either to learn Russian or to move to New Zealand.

In Trump’s world, there is no substitute for hard power. Europe must spare no cost developing it. Or do Russian tanks have to roll toward Riga and Warsaw first?

Alain Berset: "If there is no Court to consider certain crimes, we must create it. Our ambition is to create the tribunal this year."

"Success for Russia is failure for the West. Peace talks cannot devolve into mere territorial bargaining."

While it is too early to draw all the relevant lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, some are readily apparent. Ignoring them will leave Europe vulnerable for years to come.

The current Ukrainian government must address: what is the specific plan for utilizing Russian assets after their confiscation?

It's just time for the EU to stop trying to sit on two chairs and take some final sanctions steps.

Ukraine's NATO accession remains on the table at Kyiv's insistence, but the media has shifted its attention to discussions about a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine...

The Finnish court's ruling will send a strong signal to companies engaged in arbitration disputes with Russia over compensation for damages caused by its aggression against Ukraine.

Details of interactions with President Zelenskyy and Andrii Yermak, Head of the President’s Office, insights into how reforms were pushed through, and the role of WhatsApp in Ukrainian politics...  

The idea of a military ombudsman is not new and has already been successfully implemented in several countries. But what model would work for Ukraine?

Ukraine's strategic goal – NATO membership – remains unchanged, but its tactics have been radically revised. Kyiv opposes bilateral guarantees from nuclear states...

Pomianowski: "A scenario where Trump hands Ukraine over to Putin, I don't consider a serious one..."

Josep Borrell: "Not everybody in Europe understands why we have to spend 122 billion on Ukraine. Not because we are very friendly and very generous – but because it is in our interest!"

All the EU candidates have faced issues with the pace of alignment this year. But Ukraine’s situation is of utmost importance to us…

Ukraine's partners have concerns about our ability to manage billions in the event of full confiscation. There are mechanisms that can alleviate these concerns... 

Ukraine's survival as a country and as a nation depends on its ability to secure US support. But the upcoming US election will usher in a new era in American politics...

Francis Fukuyama: "The extreme right understands that Russia is going to go further if they defeat Ukraine. They want that to happen! They’re not worried about those consequences"

Jimmy Panetta: "I believe in Ukraine’s victory. It's going to be up to the Ukrainians to define that victory and ensure that the Americans support that definition"

Katarína Mathernová: "Ukraine joining the EU by 2030 is realistic... The Russian assets that are paying for Ukrainian Bohdana howitzers..."