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Radoslaw Sikorski

Poland’s Sikorski Says Europe Deserves Role in Ukraine Talks

February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

Poland’s Sikorski Says Europe Deserves Role in Ukraine Talks

Radoslaw Sikorski

December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

How Mass Anti-Graft Protests Pushed Bulgaria Into a Political Crisis

Protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Sofia, on Dec. 10.

November 9, 2025

November 9, 2025

Poland’s Support for Ukrainians Is Cracking at a Dangerous Time

An increase in hate crime comes as aid for Kyiv takes center stage in a political battle in Warsaw.

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October 25, 2025

October 25, 2025

World’s Largest Orthodox Church Opens Doors to Divided Romania

The new cathedral in Bucharest costs more than $300 million, but the church transcends financial constraints in one of Europe’s most pious countries.

Daily Life In Bucharest

September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025

Putin and Poverty Divide Voters as Moldova Plots Path to Europe

Russia is trying to bring the former Soviet state back into its sphere of influence while European leaders are promising EU membership.

Putin�s Proxies Work to Thwart Moldova�s Embrace of the West

September 3, 2025

September 3, 2025

Trump Meeting Exposes the Political Rift Damaging Poland

The threat of increasing political paralysis in Warsaw comes at a bad time for Europe.

President-Elect Karol Nawrocki Inauguration

August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

Poland’s Next Political Battle Starts as New President Takes Office

As a nationalist outsider is sworn in as head of state, a clash of two very different politicians with two very different visions for Poland lies ahead.

Karol Nawrocki speaks in parliament in Warsaw, on Aug. 6.

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Russia’s Advances in Eastern Ukraine Are Stalling Ahead of Talks

Military mobility of Ukrainian army continues in direction of Pokrovsk

February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

Ukraine’s Deal With Trump Unravels

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Ukraine

January 26, 2025

January 26, 2025

Lukashenko Extends His Rule in Belarusian Vote Called Sham

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January 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

Ukraine Reaches Out to the World as Trump Returns

Davos Prepares To Host World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025

December 7, 2024

December 7, 2024

Shocked Romanians Watch Their Country Go Into Political Meltdown

After the highest court voided the presidential vote, pro-EU forces face a showdown with the far right that’s now a familiar theme across Europe.

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December 5, 2024

December 5, 2024

Russia Closes Polish Consulate in Escalating Diplomatic Spat

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November 28, 2024

November 28, 2024

Europe Doubts Trump on US Military Aid to Kyiv

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November 27, 2024

November 27, 2024

A Trump-Sized Hole Is Looming in Ukraine’s Defenses Against Putin

The President-elect says he’ll end the war in Ukraine. Europe is confronting the reality it will have to step up if the US cuts back support for Kyiv — but that won’t be easy.

M142 HIMARS In Service With Ukrainian Soldiers On The Bakhmut Direction

November 2, 2024

November 2, 2024

Trump’s Man in Europe Gambles on Return of His American Ally

Viktor Orban relishes being the EU’s nationalist rebel with close ties to Putin. The US election is now a key moment for the Hungarian strongman.

Political Leaders on 68th Anniversary of Hungarian Uprising