One third of the €300 billion earmarked by the Commission to support external action for the 2028–2034 period – designed in particular to support development aid, enlargement and neighbourhood policy and strengthen partnerships with third countries on migration – has been enveloped for Ukraine.

The statement by the Swiss illuminates some of the hasty mechanics behind Washington’s newfound emphasis on helping Ukraine repel Russian attacks.

European leaders are urging private business and equity funds to not be afraid to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now even as Russia accelerates its war.

As NATO meets in The Hague, a Kyiv think tank says Europe must face the Russian threat with reduced U.S. support.

On Thursday, European Union leaders met in an extraordinary summit in Brussels to discuss defense and Ukraine, including EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s ReArm Europe defense package.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that Russia had no plans to attack NATO or Europe but, if the West escalated the Ukraine war any further, then Moscow should respond and, if necessary,

Trump casts European purchases of US weapons for Ukraine as a victory as UN warns civilians being killed at record rate.