Weapons

U.S. vice president attacks idea of “some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 years” helping Ukraine, though after backlash denies he was referring to France or U.K.

To raise money for an increase in defense spending, Paris is looking at tapping into “those with substantial savings.”

Tensions around defense spending will take center stage during an emergency meeting of EU leaders on Thursday.

After Donald Trump’s explosive fallout with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the conservative leader Weber is urging Europe to take its security into its own hands.

Ukraine’s supporters defend Kyiv against the U.S. president’s in-person attack, while detractors say he got what he deserved.

Brussels threatens to use its trade bazooka after President Donald Trump says the European Union was created to “screw” America.

Trump vindicated the French president on self-reliant defense. But with Putin looming, the hard work starts now for Europe.

Ukrainian president will visit Washington Friday for a “framework” deal, but Kyiv warns it is only a first step.

Time is running out to disrupt Tehran’s nuclear program, the Israeli foreign minister said.

Stephen Feinberg, at his confirmation hearing, signaled he’s unlikely to challenge the Pentagon’s striking shift.

Europe has significant leverage after being left out of key talks on ending the war in Ukraine, but will it use it?

“Nearly all key details finalized,” says Ukrainian deputy PM about the controversial minerals agreement.

At least 8 Russian drone pilots were blinded, pro-war bloggers report.

U.S. president eyeing a “settlement that really, they could have written in the Kremlin,” his former national security adviser tells POLITICO.

Beleaguered chancellor was said to be unhappy about criticism of his policy on aid to Ukraine.

Prosecutor Julien Moinil calls out Belgian authorities, saying it’s time to “wake up urgently.”

Countries aim to shore up Kyiv’s strategic position amid ongoing talks between Russia and the United States.

The European Union’s top trade official brings a suitcase full of proposals to persuade President Donald Trump to call off his trade war threats.

The U.S. and Ukraine are back-and-forthing on a deal to exploit Kyiv’s rare earths in return for Washington’s support.

There is a “mix of fear and denial,” according to one European official who spoke to POLITICO.

Berlin wants more robust military spending following a bombshell move by the Trump administration to negotiate a peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

NATO chief Mark Rutte has long asked Washington to cut red tape on arms deals.

Eric Schmidt calls for government oversight — but also warns against overregulation, especially in Europe.

But alliance chief Mark Rutte was keen to downplay fears that Europe and Kyiv are being sidelined.