Europe, Russia and Trump

Russia and Trump push Europe to be more independent, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump were pushing Europe to take more responsibility for its own physical and economic security.
EU leaders move to step up defence efforts against Russia
European Union leaders on Monday agreed to intensify efforts to bolster their defences against Russia and other threats by hiking spending and filling
Europe must up its military spending. How much may depend on Russia – and Trump
Like traders in a souk, politicians keep tossing out new spending targets: 2%, 3% or even 5%. The decisive factor, however, is how much is needed to defend against Russia. For the first time in decades,
EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump
European Union leaders gather on Monday to discuss how to bolster the continent's defences against Russia and how to handle U.S. President Donald Trump after his decision to impose tariffs on goods from Canada,
With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses
European leaders gathered Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is driving the debate.
EU leaders to discuss Trump's tariff policy and defense against Russia
European Union leaders will meet on February 3 to discuss how to strengthen the continent's defense against Russia and how to deal with US President Donald Trump after he decided to impose tariffs on goods from Canada,
EU leaders agree to step up defence efforts
European Union leaders agreed on Monday to do more to bolster their defences against Russia and other threats by hiking spending and filling gaps in their military capabilities.
EU and Moldova agree on an energy security plan to wean the country off Russian supplies
The European Union and Moldova have agreed on an energy security plan to wean the country off its dependence on Russian gas ...
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Wider Europe Briefing: The Baltic States Finally Leave The Soviet Union Behind
Deep Background: It has been a long journey. The Baltic countries first signaled their readiness to join the continental grid ...
EU offers Moldova €250 million to reduce energy ties with Russia
The European Commission on Tuesday offered up to €250 million ($258 million) to Moldova to help the struggling population and ...
A Russia-like crackdown has jailed dozens in Georgia, with human rights groups sounding the alarm
Over 40 Georgians have been jailed on criminal charges stemming from anti-government protests that have roiled the South ...
‘Strongman' leaders of Europe don't look so strong anymore
Strongman” leaders in Europe — allied with the likes of President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin — look ...
Georgia journalist jailed over protests against pro-Russian government deteriorates 3 weeks into hunger strike
The mother of one of Georgia's dozens of imprisoned protesters says the nation "chose Europe," but is being "taken to Russia" ...
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its ...
EU leaders ponder the 'cruel paradox' of a US ally threatening tariffs and a possible land grab
European Union leaders are grappling with possible responses to a major ally the United States which appears determined to ...