3 d. ago European Leaders Reject Russian Demands for Sanctions Relief

A coalition of European leaders ruled out the possibility of easing sanctions on Russia, one of President Vladimir Putin’s demands to agree to a partial ceasefire with Ukraine.

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3 d. ago Russia Hits Ukraine’s Main Cities With Drones Before Paris Talks

Swarms of Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s major cities overnight as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepared to join European leaders for a meeting in Paris aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s position in any peace settlement.

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1 week ago France and Italy Stall EU Push to Commit Ammunition for Ukraine

An effort by European Union leaders to deliver €5 billion ($5.4 billion) to secure ammunition for Ukraine this year was held up by France and Italy, European diplomats said, another sign of the challenges the bloc faces in replacing US support for Kyiv.

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1 week ago Macron Is Heading for a Clash With Trump Over His Push to Help Ukraine

As President Donald Trump rattles US allies with his geopolitical maneuvers, the situation has helped one European leader return to the spotlight: Emmanuel Macron.

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1 week ago EU Leaders to Grapple With Trump’s Russia Gambit: What to Watch

European Union leaders will aim to affirm their plans to bolster defense spending at a summit Thursday, but now face a more pressing concern: whether they will have a role in US President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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3 w. ago Takeaways from the EU’s landmark security summit after Trump said Europe must fend for itself

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are trumpeting their endorsement of a plan to free up hundreds of billions of euros to inject into their defense budgets after the Trump administration warned that the continent must look after its own security, including Ukraine, in future. After more than 12 hours of talks on Thursday, the […]

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3 w. ago EU leaders meet for emergency summit on defence and Ukraine aid amid waning U.S. support

BRUSSELS — Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union leaders launched a day of emergency talks Thursday in a bid to beef up their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be properly protected. Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, and summit […]

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3 w. ago PDI Technologies Presents “The Retail Marketeers European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards”

Two-year sponsorship begins in 2025 with inaugural awards honoring outstanding female leaders from across Europe HAMBURG, Germany and FRANKFURT, Germany, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the occasion of International Women’s Day, The Retail Marketeers and PDI Technologies are pleased to announce that PDI Technologies will exclusively present the inaugural European Female Leaders in […]

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3 w. ago WisdomTree Appoints Alexis Marinof as CEO, Europe to Strengthen Regional Growth and Market Presence

NEW YORK — WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the appointment of Alexis Marinof as CEO, Europe, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the European market and strengthening its regional leadership. Alexis, who has been leading WisdomTree’s European business since 2019, will assume the CEO title to further enhance the firm’s client […]

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3 w. ago European Gas Prices Jump as Optimism Fades About Ukraine Talks

European natural gas jumped after US and Ukrainian leaders sparred on Friday, throwing into doubt recent efforts to reach a deal with Russia on ending the war.

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4 w. ago Euro Climbs as Traders Focus on Ukraine, Tariffs: Markets Wrap

The euro gained in early trading with East European currencies as the region’s leaders scrambled to offer Ukraine their support amid concerns of a US pullback.

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4 w. ago Euro, Stocks Climb as Traders Focus on Ukraine: Markets Wrap

The euro gained in early trading with Eastern European currencies as the region’s leaders scrambled to offer Ukraine their support amid concerns of a US pullback.

Economics

4 w. ago UK Says Europe Needs ‘Coalition of Willing’ to Secure Ukraine

Keir Starmer said a “coalition of the willing” was needed to provide Ukraine with security guarantees after any US-brokered ceasefire, as the UK prime minister prepared to urge European leaders gathered in London to rapidly ramp up defense spending.

Economics

4 w. ago Starmer to Urge Europe to Face New Reality After Zelenskiy Talks

Keir Starmer will tell European leaders that they need to face the “brutal reality” and increase defense spending, as the British prime minister sought to use his line into the White House to keep the trans-Atlantic alliance from breaking apart over Ukraine.

Politics

4 w. ago Trudeau heads to U.K. for security summit where the focus is on Ukraine

The summit was announced earlier in the week to involve European leaders, but takes on a new focus with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending.

Politics

4 w. ago Trudeau off to security summit in London, as Trump’s Ukraine comments rile Europeans

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to London this morning ahead of a European defence summit tomorrow seeking to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine. The summit was announced earlier in the week to involve European leaders, but takes on a new focus with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy […]

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4 w. ago ‘The free world needs a new leader’: Trump blowup at Zelenskyy leaves shocked Europe scrambling

European leaders now face a stark choice between trying to sustain Kyiv’s war effort on their own or making a deal with Trump

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4 w. ago Trudeau attending European defence summit for Ukraine in London

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to London this weekend to attend a European defence summit seeking to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine. The summit was announced earlier in the week to involve European leaders but will now take place after an explosive meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump […]

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