• Europe weighs seizing €200 billion in Russian assets as leverage in Ukraine peace talks

    As Europe searches for an effective mechanism, major European nations are contemplating seizing over €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, linking this issue to a potential ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. France and Germany, previously opposed to full asset seizure, are now in discussions with the UK and other partners on using these assets. One proposal from French officials is to implement asset seizure if Russia violates any future peace agreements. Proponents argue this could pressure …

  • Marine Le Pen condemns U.S. decision to halt military aid to Ukraine

    Marine Le Pen has condemned the U.S. government's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, according to a statement she made to Le Figaro. Le Pen described this as a "very harsh" move against Ukrainian soldiers "defending their country."

    "In my view, such a decision, due to its blasphemous nature, deserves condemnation," she declared.

    A long-time figure in French politics, Marine Le Pen has served as a Member of Parliament and has run for the French presidency three times, including in 202 …

  • Hungarian Foreign Minister accuses Europe of undermining Trump's peace plan in Ukraine conflict

    In a statement issued following a crucial meeting in Washington, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó raised concerns with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Europe's strategic stance on the war in Ukraine, reported the Hungarian news outlet Telex.

    Following their talks, Szijjártó commended the U.S. administration for its steadfast position amidst "conflicts and challenges" to prevent the continuation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

    Szijjártó revealed that Rubio …

  • France bolsters Ukrainian air power with Mirage 2000-5F jets and advanced weaponry

    The delivery of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets follows France's decision to enhance Ukraine's aerial combat capabilities by providing SCALP-EG cruise missiles and AASM guided bombs. Possible footage of the French Mirage 2000-5F flying in Ukrainian airspace emerged on March 3, as reported by Army Recognition.

    This move came after President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 6, 2024, that France would supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5F jets and train 4,500 Ukrainian pilots. The exact number of …

  • Zelensky seeks U.S. confirmation on reports of halted military aid

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked Ukrainian officials with obtaining official information from the United States regarding reports that the U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine, as international media outlets have alleged. Zelensky addressed the nation in a video statement from Kyiv on Tuesday, March 4th.

    The Ukrainian leader noted widespread concern over the future of U.S. assistance. "I've instructed Ukraine’s defense minister, intelligence chiefs, and diplomats to reach …