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Anglo-German businessman makes extortion claims against figures in security services and presidential administration
Comments from European Central Bank chief point to transatlantic rift over use of seized funds
PM Andrej Plenković unlikely to achieve outright governing majority after contest against Russia-leaning president
Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ‘murderous onslaught’
Passage of legislation could unlock critical funding for Kyiv’s war effort as it battles superior Russian firepower
Full-scale conflict has depleted Ukrainian defences, and Israel could face a similar plight despite successful interceptions
Mike Johnson faces possible revolt after unveiling scheme to secure more funding for allies including Israel
President Zelenskyy’s government hopes to wrap up debt deal by September, amid uncertainty over western funding
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in Russia
With Moscow’s forces slowly pressing forward, life is draining out of frontline communities
Move marks Republican’s first big step to boost funding for Kyiv — but could face opposition
The Czech initiative should be a blueprint until European defence industries can step in
One of Moscow’s strongest allies in the Balkans is purchasing more European and US weapons
Outgunned forces struggle to halt Russian offensive as Berlin offers air defence system
Move to limit Moscow’s war chest could affect London Metal Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Washington calls on EU to use influence in Beijing to halt weapons transfers to Moscow
Germany has sent two Patriot systems to Ukraine but is reluctant to give more
A spoonful of courage needed to help the medicine go down
The SEC takes aim at institutional prime money market funds
Hope that Washington’s idea could generate tens of billions in cash for Kyiv
Campaign seeks to tighten terms of country’s long-held neutrality in era of geopolitical and trade tensions
Ukrainian president chides allies and calls for more air defences to intercept missiles
Measure allows longer leave periods and better pay for frontline soldiers but fails to limit duration of deployments
Also in this newsletter: The ECB drags its feet on lowering interest rates
Judges say Brussels failed to prove how Russian businessmen close to Vladimir Putin backed his invasion of Ukraine
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