European leaders and Ukraine's Zelenskiy will speak to Trump this week ahead of his summit with Putin, amid fears Washington may dictate unfavourable peace terms to Ukraine. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Kallas said today that any deal between Washington and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukraine and the EU, adding that she will convene a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday to discuss next steps. www.reuters.com/world/kallas...

The EU's foreign policy and humanitarian arms updated member states on the implementation of the Gaza humanitarian access deal with Israel. An EU official told me that "significant obstructive factors continue to undermine humanitarian operations and aid delivery". www.reuters.com/world/middle...

New: European Commissioners are discussing today a proposal to partially suspend Israel's access to the EU's Horizon research funding program following calls from EU governments to increase pressure on Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

This week I spoke with @liliebayer.bsky.social from @reuters.com about what’s at stake for both #Ukraine and #Moldova in the accession process. 📎 www.reuters.com/world/moldov... @dgap.org

NATO’s Trump flattery buys time but dodges tough questions. Read @reuters.com analysis of how the summit in the The Hague went smoothly - and what may come next, including my take. @liliebayer.bsky.social @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social www.reuters.com/business/aer...

NATO Hague summit need to know from Team Reuters: Main story below 👇 Defence spending explainer: www.reuters.com/business/aer... Rutte profile: www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Wondering about NATO’s new 5% defence spending target? We answers all your questions here: www.reuters.com/business/aer...

It's done! There's a deal on the NATO summit statement. 5% of GDP for annual defence and security-related spending by 2035 @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social @sasilink.bsky.social www.reuters.com/world/europe...

The EU's diplomatic service said there were indications that Israel had breached its human rights obligations. An Israeli official told Reuters the review was "a one-sided report". www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Israel's command of Iranian air space leaves few obstacles in the way of its expanding bombardment, though it will struggle to deal a knock-out blow to deeply buried nuclear sites without the U.S. joining the attack, experts say. www.reuters.com/business/aer...

NATO’s summit plan to keep Donald Trump happy: short summit & statement avoid clash with Zelenskiy, who may only get dinner invite back Trump call for 5% of GDP on defence (3.5% on ‘traditional’ defence, 1.5% on other security-related items) W/ @sasilink.bsky.social & @liliebayer.bsky.social

Over 80 editors from leading European news outlets signed a petition calling for the scrapping of legislation in Hungary that aims to restrict foreign-funded media and rights groups, a step critics say is meant to stifle criticism of the government. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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Dozens of news outlets, think tanks and rights groups published an open letter protesting against planned legislation that they said is meant to silence criticism of the Hungarian government.

EU foreign policy chief Kallas has proposed a further loosening of European sanctions on Syria, according to a document we have obtained. Details here, with @irishjreuters.bsky.social: www.reuters.com/world/eus-ka...

Scoop: I got a look at an internal EU counter-terrorism document which raised concerns about risks stemming from instability in Syria.

Dancing in the Council @poland25eu.bsky.social

It would not be reasonable for Belgium to boost defence spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product, Foreign Minister Prevot told me after NATO's chief floated a proposal to adopt a new defence investment target. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

The EU and UK want to hold annual summits to discuss their bilateral relationship, according to the latest summit joint statement draft I obtained today. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

EU to set out plans to halt Russian gas imports by end-2027 🔹EU to publish roadmap to phase out Russian energy 🔹Plan includes end-2027 ban on Russian gas imports, sources say 🔹Could pave way for more U.S. LNG Coming up today. Story with @liliebayer.bsky.social www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Just ICYMI, our story from Friday afternoon NATO chief Mark Rutte has proposed a new defence spending goal: 3.5% of GDP + 1.5% on broader security-related spending = Donald Trump’s demand for a 5% target From @liliebayer.bsky.social & me 👇

New from @liliebayer.bsky.social and me: NATO chief Mark Rutte has proposed that alliance members agree a new defence spending goal of 3.5% of GDP and a further 1.5% on other defence-related items to meet Donald Trump’s demand for a 5% target. www.reuters.com/world/nato-c...

Hello from Budapest, where the Orbán government’s campaign against Ukrainian EU accession is ongoing. The gov-funded billboards include images of Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ursula von der Leyen and Manfred Weber.

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, who holds a senior position in NATO, has been fired as part of what appears to be an expanding national security purge of top officials by the Trump administration, three sources told Reuters. @phildstewart.bsky.social @idreesali114.bsky.social

US officials have told European allies they want them to keep buying American-made arms, amid recent moves by the European Union to limit US manufacturers' participation in weapons tenders, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters reut.rs/4jjPyj7

״הידיעות כי מפלגות הימין הקיצוני באירופה דחקו יהודים מכנס ישראלי נגד אנטישמיות היו צריכות לגרום לקוראים לשפשף את עיניהם בתדהמה״

European efforts to create security arrangements for Ukraine are shifting from sending troops to other alternatives amid political and logistical constraints and the prospect of Russia and the US opposing plans. Story with @irishjreuters.bsky.social @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social

American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. theatln.tc/IuULQFiY

EU delays 2040 climate target proposal Story with @charlottevc.bsky.social www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

EU leaders said today that they will continue to support Ukraine, but they did not immediately endorse a call by Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to approve a package of at least 5 billion euros for artillery purchases. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

What counts as defence anyway? That's what the EU is having to hastily figure out as it plans a spending surge. Great story from @reutersjans.bsky.social www.reuters.com/business/aer...

Kallas urged EU leaders on Thursday to pledge 5 billion euros ($5.4 billion) for artillery shells for Ukraine to strengthen its hand in peace talks, amid divergences over how to bolster Kyiv and the EU's own military capabilities.

It’s summit day (again). EU leaders will commit today to do more to make the bloc more competitive with more military muscle in the face of U.S. tariffs and other economic challenges, and doubts over Washington's future backing in defence.

Big picture-take on today's EU defence White Paper, now subtitled "for European Defence Readiness 2030". Some language notably toned down from earlier draft. But substance much the same - and a clear target date of 2030 for Europe to rearm. With @liliebayer.bsky.social

Hungary's parliament passed a law to ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities, triggering the blockade of a bridge in central Budapest in protest against the changes fast-tracked by Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called Radio Free Europe "a beacon of democracy" and said it was sad that the U.S. had decided to cut its funding. She said ministers had agreed to look at what the EU could do to help but it would not be easy.

Italy and Spain made clear today they were not ready to back an EU proposal to pledge up to 40 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine this year, with each country contributing according to the size of its economy. With @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party submitted a bill to parliament that would ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities and impose fines on organisers and people attending the event.

Lithuania has backed an EU proposal to pledge up to 40 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine this year and said a similar amount would also be needed in future years to deter any future Russian attack. Our Sunday interview with Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys: www.reuters.com/world/europe...

“We demand the freedom of the press, the abolition of censorship.” March 15, 1848

European Commission to suggest EU governments pool resources and agree on 'flagship' pan-European defence projects, according to draft white paper. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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EU leaders meet today for an emergency summit. Ostensibly, it's about Ukraine and defence. But it's at least as much about America. Story with @liliebayer.bsky.social

It’s summit day. European leaders aim to endorse bold measures to ramp up defence spending and pledge support for Ukraine today, after Trump's suspension of military aid to Kyiv fuelled concerns the continent can no longer be sure of U.S. protection. Story with @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social

Spoke to the @reuters.com World News podcast about European plans for Ukraine and defence after Friday's Oval Office clash between Trump and Zelenskiy.

They didn’t like the Oval Office clash but when it comes to Ukraine and defence of the continent, European leaders haven’t changed their view: There’s no show without Trump. Analysis with @liliebayer.bsky.social

Together for a just and lasting peace, together with Ukraine.

The Oval Office clash between Zelenskiy and Trump prompted an outpouring of reaction from across the globe: reut.rs/4hT0Muq