https://www.reuters.com/business/eu-will-find-ways-get-loan-ukraine-von-der-leyen-says-2026-03-20 The article explains that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will find a way to deliver a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, even though Hungary is blocking the plan. At a summit in Brussels, EU leaders tried but failed to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to lift his veto on the funding. The… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/costa-says-uk-eu-course-deal-safe-defence-fund-2026-03-24 The article explains that EU Council President António Costa said the United Kingdom and the European Union are likely to reach a deal on Britain joining the EU’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) defense fund, despite earlier negotiations not going well. The SAFE fund is a multi-billion-euro program designed to help European countries invest in defense by providing loans… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/eus-kallas-spoke-with-irans-foreign-minister-sunday-official-says-2026-03-22 The article explains that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas spoke with Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address rising tensions in the Middle East. The conversation focused on the ongoing regional conflict, threats to energy infrastructure, and the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil…. Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-drone-missile-attack-kills-three-ukraine-2026-03-24 The article says that Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine on March 24, 2026, killing at least three people and injuring dozens. The strikes were unusual because they included a large daytime drone assault, which is not typical since most attacks happen at night. According to Ukrainian officials, over 550 drones were launched during the… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-extends-sanctions-against-people-over-russias-war-against-ukraine-2026-03-14 The article explains that the European Union agreed to extend sanctions on individuals and entities connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine for another six months. These sanctions target around 2,600 people and organizations, including Russian officials, military leaders, and business figures accused of supporting or benefiting from the war. The measures include travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions on… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/swiss-government-slams-10-million-population-cap-plan-threat-economy-2026-03-16 The article explains that the Swiss government is strongly opposing a proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050, arguing that it could seriously harm the economy and international relationships. The plan, supported by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP), is mainly aimed at reducing immigration, which supporters say is causing housing shortages, rising rents, and… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/land-focus-geneva-peace-talks-between-russia-ukraine-2026-02-17/b Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia, with the United States acting as a mediator, met in Geneva, Switzerland on February 17–18, 2026 for a new round of peace talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. The focus of the talks were about territory, the biggest issue dividing the two countries, especially Russia’s demand for Ukrainian land and Kyiv’s refusal… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-ally-warns-european-powers-over-seizure-russian-vessels-2026-02-17 The article says that Russia could use its navy to stop European countries from seizing Russian ships, according to Nikolai Patrushev, a top ally of President Vladimir Putin. Patrushev said that if European powers try to take more Russian vessels linked to Russia’s activities, especially ships in its so-called “shadow fleet” used to move oil around while avoiding sanctions,… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-says-uks-starmer-making-a-big-mistake-diego-garcia-lease-2026-02-18/ The article reports that Donald Trump criticized the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for agreeing to a 100-year lease on the military base at Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. Trump said Starmer was “making a big mistake” by entering the deal, which was part of a broader agreement to transfer sovereignty of the… Read more »
