US says won't send troops to Ukraine after Macron comments

The White House said Tuesday that the United States would not send troops to fight in Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron refused to rule out the dispatch of Western forces, AFP reports.

Kremlin warns of conflict with NATO if alliance troops fight in Ukraine

The Kremlin warned on Tuesday that conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would be inevitable if European members of NATO sent troops to fight in Ukraine, Reuters reports.

Belarus: EU prolongs restrictive measures for another year

The Council has decided to prolong the restrictive measures linked to internal repression in Belarus and regime’s support for Russia’s war against Ukraine for another year, until 28 February 2025. The decision was taken on the basis of the annual review of the restrictive measures and in view of the continuing repression and drastically deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus, and the ongoing involvement of the country in Russia’s illegal military aggression against Ukraine, reads a press release of the Council of the European Union.

Jens Stoltenberg welcomes the vote in the Hungarian parliament for Sweden's accession to NATO

Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved Sweden's NATO membership, essentially sealing the deal, as it was the last member of the alliance that had not yet given the green light.

Meeting in Paris// Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the need to defend the Republic of Moldova

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday at the meeting in Paris five categories of actions approved by consensus by Western leaders, among them is the defense of countries directly threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the Republic of Moldova.

Israel Gaza: Biden hopes for ceasefire by next week

US President Joe Biden has said he hopes to have a ceasefire "by next Monday" in the Israel-Gaza war, BBC reports.

EU looks at weapons purchases outside bloc to help Ukraine

European leaders meeting in Paris discussed a proposal to buy ammunition from countries outside the region, giving momentum to an idea that would help get much-needed military equipment to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.

Alexei Navalny Farewell Ceremony Announced, Death Still Suspicious

Spokesperson Kira Yarmysh announced on social media that a farewell ceremony for the late dissident Alexei Navalny will be held this weekend.

Sweden Joins NATO: Hungary Approves Membership After Delay

Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership on Monday, clearing the final hurdle for the Nordic country's historic shift away from neutrality.

NATO/EU States Consider Ukraine Troop Deployments

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated on Monday that several NATO and European Union member states are considering sending troops to Ukraine on a bilateral basis, according to Reuters.

Breaking: Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Rock Lebanon's Baalbek Region

At least two simultaneous Israeli airstrikes struck the vicinity of Baalbek, Lebanon, on Monday, two security sources told Reuters.

Farmers to EU: Fix Food Prices or We Face Ruin

Farmers set fire to tire piles in Brussels on Monday, February 26, 2024, during a protest to demand that the European Union take action on issues ranging from low supermarket prices to free trade deals, Reuters has reported.