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Macron pledges France's 'determined support' for Moldova joining EU

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged France’s “determined support” for Moldova and its goal of joining the European Union during a visit with the leaders of Germany and Poland on Wednesday. The trip came on the eve of campaigning for next month’s parliamentary elections amid claims of Russian interference.

Radio France Internationale

Defence: France and Germany looking at 'best athlete' model to boost European military production

EU defence production has been hindered by the sector's high level of fragmentation as many member states have historically favoured their own domestic defence industries on national security grounds.

Euronews

EU leaders visit Moldova on Independence Day with message of solidarity for Chișinău

Ahead of the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland visited Chișinău on the 34th anniversary of Moldova's independence.

Euronews

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German government accepts proposal to encourage voluntary military service

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030.

Euronews

Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now

Germany’s leaders have launched a drive to attract more people into voluntary military service

The Independent UK

German Cabinet Agrees Steps To Boost Army Recruitment

The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off steps to boost recruitment for the country's armed forces and strengthen military readiness in the face of high tensions between NATO and Russia.

International Business Times

Macron, Merz and Tusk join Moldova independence day with show of EU support

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to Chisinau on Wednesday for Moldova’s 34th Independence Day. Their visit is meant to celebrate the occasion and show European support for the country’s push to join the EU.

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French, German, Polish Leaders To Visit Moldova In Show Of Force In Face Of Russia

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine.

International Business Times

Will Ukraine’s new long-range Flamingo cruise missile put Russia on red alert?

Ukraine unveiled the FP-5 “Flamingo,” a domestically made long-range cruise missile. Could it significantly impact Russia's war with its powerful capabilities?

Euronews

Pressure On Merz As Trump Tariffs Hit German Economy

Germany's economy shrank more than expected in the second quarter as US tariffs battered exports, official data showed Friday, ramping up pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to turn Europe's top economy around.

International Business Times

How Europe Tried To Speak Trump

A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks.

International Business Times

Putin hopes to meet with Zelensky one-on-one. Trump insists the meeting needs to involve him

The meeting could happen as soon as within the next two weeks

The Independent UK

Russians opposing the regime face uncertainty as Germany halts humanitarian visas

Alexey Moskalyov and his daughter Masha Moskalyova fled Russia after he was imprisoned for discrediting the army. Germany rejected their humanitarian visa, leaving their fate uncertain.

Euronews

The key takeaways from Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting

But despite a cordial atmosphere, no concrete steps towards a peace deal were implemented

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni caught rolling her eyes as Merz ‘lectures’ Trump during Ukraine talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught rolling her eyes at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the Ukraine peace talks.

Euronews

European leaders show cautious optimism following White House talks with Zelenskyy and Trump

European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Four key takeaways from Trump’s White House summit on Ukraine

The US president hosted European leaders at short notice amid intense political efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Here are four key points to what was achieved

The Independent UK

Trump pushes for meeting to end war as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine: Live updates

Putin and Zelensky could meet within just two weeks as European leaders hail ‘breakthrough’ in Washington

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The Guardian - AU

White House considering Budapest for Putin-Zelenskyy bilateral, report suggests – as it happened

Spokeswoman refuses to confirm possible location for talks, says Trump ‘definitively’ rules out US troops in Ukraine but remains open to air support

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy entices Trump with $90bn arms buy in return for security

Ukrainian president ready for bilateral meeting with Putin; Russian attacks continue with Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia among targets. What we know on day 1,273

International Business Times

Putin And Zelensky Set For Peace Summit After Trump Talks

Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.

The Guardian - US

All smoke but no fire as Zelenskyy emerges unbruised after Trump meet

Ukrainian president faced a less combative US leader, who was busy exaggerating his exploits as global peacemaker

Euronews

Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees ahead of crucial White House meeting

Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump and EU leaders in Washington later on Monday to seek security guarantees amid the US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

International Business Times UK

Crimea Betrayal? Trump Tells Ukraine to Abandon Claim and Accept Russia's Control

US President Donald Trump declares Crimea is 'off the table' and pressures Ukraine to yield to Russia as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington.

Evening Standard

Russia drone attack kills seven including toddler as Zelensky and Trump set for crunch White House meeting

Putin’s forces launch deadly attack hours before crunch talks between Zelensky and Trump at the White House

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