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GORDON SONDLAND: Trump's realpolitik may be the only way to end the Ukraine war

January 5, 2026

GORDON SONDLAND: Trump's realpolitik may be the only way to end the Ukraine war

Former U.S. ambassador to the EU argues Trump should pursue negotiated Ukraine settlement through business-style deal with security guarantees.

George Clooney ditches Hollywood culture for France, gains citizenship with wife and twins

December 29, 2025

George Clooney ditches Hollywood culture for France, gains citizenship with wife and twins

George Clooney and wife Amal become French citizens with their twins, trading Hollywood glamor for peaceful farm life in the French countryside together.

State Department stays quiet as Albania reinstates deputy prime minister accused of corruption

December 13, 2025

State Department stays quiet as Albania reinstates deputy prime minister accused of corruption

Albania's Constitutional Court reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku after corruption charges led to her removal from office in November.

Belgium balks at EU plan to seize Russian assets, citing fear of Kremlin retaliation

December 9, 2025

Belgium balks at EU plan to seize Russian assets, citing fear of Kremlin retaliation

Belgium blocks EU plan to seize Russian assets for Ukraine aid, citing serious fears of Putin retaliation and potential war escalation against Europe.

State Department reportedly orders visa denials tied to speech censorship as Trump team slams Europe

December 8, 2025

State Department reportedly orders visa denials tied to speech censorship as Trump team slams Europe

Trump administration reportedly orders visa denials for applicants involved in U.S. speech censorship, targeting H-1B workers in tech and social media sectors.

EU official warns 'impunity' for Russia would mark 'historic mistake of huge proportions'

December 1, 2025

EU official warns 'impunity' for Russia would mark 'historic mistake of huge proportions'

European Union Commissioner Michael McGrath declared that Russia must face accountability for its "crimes," according to a Politico report

EU's top court rules same-sex marriages must be recognized across all member states

November 25, 2025

EU's top court rules same-sex marriages must be recognized across all member states

The EU's highest court delivered a historic ruling requiring member countries to recognize same-sex marriages, directly challenging Poland's laws.

Russia’s gas gamble backfires as Trump’s energy vision reshapes Europe

November 11, 2025

Russia’s gas gamble backfires as Trump’s energy vision reshapes Europe

Trump's warning about Russian gas dependence proved prophetic as Europe now imports 57% of gas from U.S. instead of Russia after Moscow's 2022 energy cutoff backfired.

Trump says Hungary's border stance keeps crime down, says Europe 'flooding' with migrants

November 7, 2025

Trump says Hungary's border stance keeps crime down, says Europe 'flooding' with migrants

President Donald Trump said European leaders should respect Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban “very strongly because he's been right on immigration."

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘confidently moving toward’ EU membership after European Commission progress report

November 4, 2025

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘confidently moving toward’ EU membership after European Commission progress report

European Commission report shows Ukraine's best EU accession results in three years, but warns faster reforms are needed to meet the ambitious 2028 membership timeline.