Europe

EU freezes Russian assets indefinitely so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine

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EU freezes Russian assets indefinitely so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Friday indefinitely froze Russian assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, cannot prevent billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine. Using a special procedure intended for economic emergencies, the EU has frozen assets until Russia abandons its war with Ukraine … Read more

Alarm is growing in Europe over what is seen as Trump’s “betrayal” of Ukraine

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Alarm is growing in Europe over what is seen as Trump’s “betrayal” of Ukraine

A renewed push by the Trump administration to resolve Russia’s war in Ukraine is rattling European governments who fear Washington is setting the stage for an ultimatum to Kiev on Moscow’s terms. The spate of diplomatic pledges has left Ukrainian and European diplomats alarmed that President Trump and his team have accepted Russia’s rationale for … Read more