EU top diplomat: ‘Sabotage is on the rise in Europe’
Despite dark and turbulent times, Kaja Kallas struck an optiministic note in an interview with DW's Alexandra von Nahmen. Not even Donald Trump's Greenland aspirations have her too fazed.
Europe braces for 'most extreme' military scenario as Trump-Putin 2.0 begins
Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe
Europe is cautiously optimistic about Trump’s Ukraine comments
Russia accuses British man caught fighting for Ukraine of terrorism
A British man captured fighting on the Ukrainian side in Russia's Kursk region will face terrorism and mercenary charges that could see him jailed for years, Russian state investigators said on Thursday.
Putin's Problems in Europe Are Getting Worse
Serbia, Slovakia and Poland's call for a permanent end to Russian gas flows pose issues for the Russian leader.
Asia Grabs Europe’s Oil After Russia Sanctions Redraw Trading
Millions of barrels of oil that would normally be preserve of oil refineries in Europe are instead heading to Asia as US sanctions on Russia revive one of the market’s great arbitrage trades.
After 3 years of war, more Ukrainians accept reality of likely ceasefire with Russia, but with conditions
Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War
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Ukraine Is Droning On in Russia
The Ukraine conflict is the first major drone war in military history. Despite tactical losses on several parts along the line of contact, the Ukrainian military has continued to maintain strategic pressure on Russia by targeting and attacking major targets behind enemy lines.
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there’s a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?
With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their nearly 3-year-old war, Kyiv and some of its European allies are discussing how that might be achieved in a way that would guarantee Ukraine’s future security.
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.

Aluminum Climbs

Aluminum Climbs as Europe Prepares Ban on Russian Imports
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EU bolsters sanctions on Russia: Aluminium ban and swift cuts
Aluminum price rise as EU reportedly prepares phased Russian aluminum ban
Aluminum futures trade higher on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported the European Union is preparing to propose a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum as part of a broad package of sanctions ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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China Becomes Russia’s Lifeline for Critical War Minerals
With Western sanctions cutting off supplies, China has become Russia’s sole source of critical minerals used in weapons production—including nuclear arms—deepening concerns over Beijing’s support for Moscow’s war effort.
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The end of Ukraine-Russia gas transit deal: what lies ahead for Europe?
The ongoing conflict has highlighted the importance of diversifying gas supplies to build resilience against geopolitical risks.
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Europe’s inaction on undersea infrastructure is a security time bomb
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, concerns over the security of energy and communication infrastructure in the Baltic Sea intensified. Initially, focus was placed on the threat of hybrid attacks from Russia.