Norway and Germany Finance New Patriot Systems for Ukraine
According to the Norwegian government, Norway will provide about 7 billion Norwegian kroner, nearly 696 million U.S. dollars
August 25, 2025Section
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U.S. Blocks Allies from Ukraine Peace Talk Intelligence, Raising Questions About Trust
The United States has stopped sharing intelligence on Ukraine–Russia peace negotiations with its closest allies.
August 22, 2025
Spain Turns to Latin America as Retirements Create 3.5 Million Worker Gap
Spain will need at least 3.5 million additional workers by 2035 to replace a retiring baby boomer generation, according to...
August 22, 2025
EU and U.S. Put Trade Truce on Paper With 15% Tariff Framework
The European Commission and the U.S. government published a joint statement confirming the trade framework agreed
August 22, 2025
Europe Finds Fragile Stability: Industry Holds, Consumers Falter
Official data released today by S&P Global, the European Commission, and Eurostat show Europe’s private sector edging
August 21, 2025
U.K. Inflation Surges in July, Deferring Monetary Easing Plans
Today’s Office for National Statistics data shows UK inflation rose 3.8% year-on-year in July, up from 3.6% in June
August 20, 2025
Ukraine Talks in Washington Put Security Pacts and Land Swaps on the Table
According to official statements, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Europe’s top leaders at the White...
August 18, 2025
European Leaders Close Ranks with Zelenskyy in Washington to Secure Ukraine’s Future
European leaders traveled with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington on August 18 to meet U.S. President Donald Trump
August 18, 2025
Melting the Permafrost: Putin’s Endorsement Revives the Prospect of U.S.-Russia Rapprochement
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin convened on Friday for what may prove to be a pivotal moment in global...
August 16, 2025