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Ian Proud

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

Poland farmers protest EU
Europe

Poland’s Janus face on Ukraine is untenable

'We'll help you fight Russia whatever it takes' and 'you can't join the EU' are the epitome of official mixed messaging

Macron Merz
Europe

Europe's center is crumbling as nationalism surges

Driven by war fatigue and economic strain, voters are punishing governments they view as prioritizing far away causes