Infrastructure
Azerbaijan president: COP29 won’t stop us investing in ‘god-given’ gas
President Ilham Aliyev used a Berlin climate speech to push for major foreign investments to boost its natural gas exports to Europe.
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
Salvini’s last hope rests on building a bridge to Sicily
The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them
Ukraine strikes two more fuel depots in Russia, defying US warnings
Strong intellectual property is critical to competitive edge
Kharkiv TV tower destroyed in Russian missile attack
Open Strategic Autonomy for plasma therapies in the EU
We can meet the needs of EU patients who rely on plasma therapies — and the EU’s goals for strategic autonomy — by ensuring a vibrant plasma-based biotech sector.
Germany targets air defense ramp-up as Berlin corrals allies behind Ukraine
Berlin is reportedly assessing whether to boost its order of Patriot missile systems from the U.S.
As US aid to Ukraine clears key hurdle, Europe grapples with its own support for Kyiv
Estonia and Sweden are among European countries warning against complacency, as EU foreign ministers are set to discuss Ukraine on Monday.
Germany detains 2 men over alleged plotting of attacks in complicity with Russia
The suspects targeted military infrastructure and industrial sites in Germany as well as facilities of the US forces, according to German prosecutors.
A new inconvenient truth: Europe’s global plans all require money no one has
A competitive, green Europe will require trillions in investments. No one has a good answer on where that money will come from.
Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify America’s allies
Ukrainian leader draws a parallel between Tehran’s tactics in Israel and those employed by Russia against Ukraine.
EU launches €270M plan to bring Armenia into the Western fold
Government in Yerevan is working to cut ties with former ally Russia.
Ukraine tells Trump to emulate Reagan as Putin readies major spring offensive
Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff tells POLITICO Republicans must step up as Russia is likely to make a big push on Kharkiv in May or June.
Anne Hidalgo’s vision of a greener Paris faces political reckoning
As the mayor celebrates 10 years in office with a track record of urban transformation, a political backlash leaves her future uncertain.
Chinese presence in a Polish port triggers security fears
The Polish government is under pressure to designate the terminal as critical infrastructure.
Europe’s new energy risk: Trading Russia for America
The EU replaced Russian energy with U.S. supplies after Moscow launched a war. Now people are wondering: Is Europe too dependent on America?
Shrinking Arctic ice redraws the map for internet cable connections
A new 14,500-km subsea cable in the Arctic could reroute data traffic away from vulnerable choke points.
Zelenskyy fires senior aide in continuing reshuffle
Ukrainian president also dismisses three advisers and two other officials.
NATO’s Romania finds likely drone debris on its land near Ukraine border
Authorities are investigating.
Battle for Istanbul: City election could decide Turkey’s future
President Erdoğan has thrown everything at winning Istanbul, Turkey’s economic and cultural hub.
Greek government survives no-confidence vote over deadly Tempi train crash
Legislative drama was preceded by resignation of 2 ministers after allegedly carousing with a media mogul and sharing “wine, cigars and whiskey.”
Why Portland failed where Portugal succeeded in decriminalizing drugs
Oregon lawmakers gave it three years. Portugal’s program took longer to show results.
Israel has agreed to provide ‘security bubble’ for Gaza pier project
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have raised concerns about protecting U.S. personnel helping in the humanitarian aid effort.
5 times Britain’s David Cameron bigged up China
Britain’s top diplomat is a frequent target of the Conservative Party’s China hawks.
Ukraine rejects claims of Western pressure over attacks on Russian oil facilities
Ukraine will continue attacking Russian oil refineries, Kyiv vows
Putin bombards Ukraine but US tells Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil
Moscow used cruise missiles in massive barrage on energy infrastructure.
Pressure on UK to follow US in toughening stance on TikTok
London risks getting caught up in Washington’s burgeoning battle with China over the app.