Steven Witkoff reportedly plans talks in Oslo and Russia, testing Washington’s ability to coordinate allies while maintaining a direct channel to Moscow.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf plans delegations to Belarus and Russia as German municipalities weigh whether to revive suspended twin-city ties.
The EU declined to front-load part of Ukraine’s €90 billion loan, arguing that early disbursement would shift funding pressure into 2027.
United Russia leads Russia’s Duma vote count with 57.76%, positioning the ruling party for a constitutional majority.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, framing U.S.-Germany tensions as a strategic test for security and growth.
Ukraine’s parliament will consider seven difficult bills tied to Western aid as Kyiv seeks to close a major defense budget gap.
Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a significant increase amid NATO’s evolving military spending landscape and U.S. pressure.
Germany's 2027 budget includes a 6% spending increase and a 32.7% rise in defense funding amid security concerns, sparking debate over fiscal priorities and economic growth.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs calls for NATO to prepare for possible escalation with Russia, stressing the need for stronger military capabilities beyond increased defense budgets.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans an £18 billion defense budget increase amid political crisis, reflecting a strategic shift in national security priorities.
President Trump announces a significant reduction of US troops in Germany beyond prior figures, signaling a strategic reorientation of US military presence in Europe.