Europe
Europe whistles past the Venezuelan graveyard
Its tepid response to the US attack reinforces its weakness and undermines the case for defending Ukraine
January 06, 2026
Its tepid response to the US attack reinforces its weakness and undermines the case for defending Ukraine
The Venezuela 'take over' is causing anxiety, but Trump should know that alienating Copenhagen would actually undermine US security
Rather than basing a deal on security promises it cannot credibly keep, Washington should instead help Kyiv prepare for self-sufficiency
Fears over legal liability and euro credibility derailed push to tap frozen Russian assets
It's supposed to soften the blow for lost NATO membership. But Kyiv is hardly ready and not all members are enthusiastic.
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
