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Ian Proud

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10 moments we won’t soon forget in 2025 Ukraine war politics

From dressing down Zelensky to NATO calling him ‘daddy’ Trump at least made good on promise to shake things up

Von Der Leyen Zelensky
Europe

They are calling fast-track Ukraine EU bid 'nonsense.' So why dangle it?

It's supposed to soften the blow for lost NATO membership. But Kyiv is hardly ready and not all members are enthusiastic.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Bart De Wever
Europe

Europe could be on the hook for $160 billion to keep Ukraine afloat

Belgium is holding the line on using Russia's frozen assets for now, which leaves Europe obligated to keep the lights on and the war going

Zelensky remains a creature of the corruption plaguing Ukraine
Europe

Zelensky remains a creature of the corruption plaguing Ukraine

A small number of oligarchs still possess outsized power in all spheres of business and politics. But the truth is moving in mysterious ways.

Ukraine war
Europe

Ukraine's 'Busification' — forced conscription — is tip of the iceberg

Western media is largely ignoring that Kyiv has to rip young men off the streets amid recruitment shortages and desertions