Alexandra Brzozowski

The U.S.-Russia Plan Gives Trump a $300 Billion Signing Bonus If Europe moves fast to seize Russian assets, it may be able to sink this bad deal.

The US-Russia plan includes a $300bn signing bonus for the US in the form of Russia's central bank frozen assets - for @foreignpolicy.com I outline how the EU could curb Trump’s interest in the deal if the bloc rushes to seize these assets before America grabs them
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New: I can confirm hasty US-Russia proposal being pushed to Ukrainians via Dmitriev-Witkoff to Umerov. It would amount to Ukraine’s capitulation, with people familiar saying it’s Kremlin’s maximalist demands.
-Ukraine army cut 1/2
-Give up certain weapons
-Give up Donbas
-Zelensky displeased
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Scoop: U.S. secretly drafting new plan to end Ukraine war "We feel the Russian position is really being heard," Russia's envoy told Axios.

SCOOP: The Trump administration has been secretly working in consultation with Russia to draft a new plan to end the war in Ukraine

Opinion: For centuries, Europe imposed its will on the world. Now the world is beginning to impose its will on Europe. on.ft.com/480igRX

The UN Security Council voted to adopt a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and authorizing an international stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave reut.rs/3JTMq1g

As the situation in Pokrovsk becomes critical, and AFU reinforces the pocket to stabilize the flanks, there's considerable attention now to how this battle is unfolding. A few thoughts on the situation. 1/ (DeepStateMap)

EU provides Kyiv with 6 billion euros to cover financial needs as talks on Ukraine reparation loan drag out BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission on Wednesday delivered another tranche of short-term financial relief to Kyiv as talks over a much larger reparations loan based on frozen Russian assets re...

The European Commission on Wednesday delivered another tranche of short-term financial relief to Kyiv as talks over a much larger reparations loan based on frozen Russian assets remain mired in political deadlock.

EU ministers to meet in Lviv to discuss Ukraine's integration progress, sources say The gathering aims to demonstrate political support for Ukraine's EU aspirations as Kyiv faces opposition from Hungary, which has the power to block any future steps in the accession process.

⚡️ EU ministers to meet in Lviv to discuss Ukraine's integration progress, sources say.

The gathering aims to demonstrate political support for Ukraine's EU aspirations as Kyiv faces opposition from Hungary, which has the power to block any future steps in the accession process.

A de facto partition of Gaza between an area controlled by Israel and another ruled by Hamas is increasingly likely, multiple sources said, with efforts to advance US President Trump's plan to end the war beyond a ceasefire faltering reut.rs/47PGP3I

Lavrov Out of Favor With Putin?: Reports Force the Kremlin to Comment - The Moscow Times The Kremlin has had to dismiss reports that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had "fallen out of favor" with President Vladimir Putin amid speculation that Lavrov’s diplomacy led to the cancellat...

The Kremlin has had to dismiss reports that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had "fallen out of favor" with Putin amid speculation that his diplomacy led to the cancellation of planned peace talks between Moscow and the U.S. over Ukraine.

Starting a war and expecting to move freely in Europe is hard to justify.

The EU is tightening visa rules for Russian nationals amid continued drone disruptions and sabotage on European soil.

Travelling to the EU is a privilege, not a given.

Is there a risk of encirclement in Pokrovsk and what awaits Myrnohrad? Soldiers explain “Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad are already f***ed, in short,” begins the conversation with hromadske pilot Valeriy (name changed at the interlocutor’s request). He has just left the positions in Pokrovsk, w...

In Pokrovsk, the front line has vanished. Russian forces have infiltrated the city, with one Ukrainian officer estimating they control 60% of it. Soldiers now face the enemy in the rear, warning of a looming encirclement. Diana Butsko reports from the area.

Drone report halts air traffic at Brussels Airport Air traffic at Brussels Airport was halted on Tuesday evening for safety reasons, following a drone report, air traffic controller skeyes...

Drone report halts air traffic at Brussels Airport

EU praises Ukraine's reforms and warns Serbia and Georgia in progress reports The European Union has praised Ukraine for its reform progress toward joining the bloc despite concerns about corruption.

EU praises Ukraine’s reforms and warns Serbia and Georgia in progress reports via @apnews.com apnews.com/article/eu-e...

Belgian army orders to shoot down drones above its bases The Belgian army has given orders to shoot down any unknown drones spotted above its bases, chief of defence Frederik Vansina said on Monday.

Belgian army orders to shoot down drones above its bases

EU to praise Ukraine's 'remarkable commitment' to membership bid but warn of backsliding on anti-corruption in key report BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukraine has shown "remarkable commitment" to its bid for EU membership despite Russia's full-scale war, but must urgently reverse negative trends in the fight against corruption an...

Ukraine has shown "remarkable commitment" to its bid for EU membership despite Russia's war, but must reverse negative trends in the fight against corruption and step up rule of law reforms, the European Commission is expected to say in its draft enlargement report, seen by the Kyiv Independent.

EU Commission pushes for progress on Ukraine’s accession despite Hungary’s block BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Commission is pushing to maintain momentum in Ukraine's EU accession bid despite political resistance from Hungary, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said. "The m...

The European Commission is pushing to maintain momentum in Ukraine's EU accession bid despite political resistance from Hungary, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said.

EU leaders delay Ukraine loan using Russian assets, task commission with working out legal route BRUSSELS, Belgium —  At a fraught EU summit on funding for Kyiv, leaders asked the European Commission to draw up legal options for a reparations loan backed by Russia's frozen assets, with a final pr...

Belgium, where the majority of frozen funds is parked in the financial clearing house Euroclear, put the brakes on swift progress on the use of frozen Russian assets, warning that three of its key demands related to legal worries would first need to be met.

Exclusive: Several suppliers cancelled sales of Middle Eastern and Canadian oil to China's Yulong Petrochemical after the UK imposed sanctions on the refiner, which is likely to push it to buy more Russian crude, multiple sources said reut.rs/47q8uIt

We just adopted our 19th sanctions package.

It targets Russian banks, crypto exchanges, entities in India and China, among others.

The EU is curbing Russian diplomats’ movements to counter the attempts of destabilisation.

It is increasingly harder for Putin to fund this war.

BREAKING: The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies as it called on Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in the war with Ukraine. https://cnn.it/47gwxJO

As Zelensky set to land in Brussels, EU rushes to offset Trump's pressure on Ukraine BRUSSELS, Belgium — On short notice, the upcoming EU Council meeting is set to become a scramble to contain and counter U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed pressure on Ukraine. Since the start of t...

On short notice, the upcoming EU Council meeting is set to become a scramble to contain and counter U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed pressure on Ukraine. EU leaders, meeting in Brussels on Oct. 23, are expected to weigh in on a wide range of measures in support of Ukraine.

#Hungary dismisses reports that the Trump-Putin summit in Budapest might be off

EU mulls hitting Russia where it hurts — its shadow fleet LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — The EU is preparing to strengthen its authority to board and inspect tankers linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet and is negotiating with some of the flag and coastal sta...

The EU is preparing to strengthen its authority to board and inspect tankers linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet and is negotiating with some of the flag and coastal states to take measures, according to a draft proposal by the EU's diplomatic service (EEAS), seen by Kyiv Independent.

Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan’s first female PM Right-wing Japan Innovation Party pledges support for governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote.

Right-wing Japan Innovation Party pledges support for governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote.

EU left in the dark about Trump-Putin meeting within its borders, questions its point BRUSSELS, Belgium — A general sense of skepticism prevails among European officials and diplomats over U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of planned Ukraine peace talks with Russian leader Vla...

A general sense of skepticism prevails among European officials and diplomats over U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of planned Ukraine peace talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary.

Don’t call it ‘drone wall’ — how Europe wrangles over proposals to protect its skies BRUSSELS, Belgium – As the European Commission unveils its new Defense Readiness Roadmap on Oct. 16, one key of cornerstone proposals — the “European Drone Defense Initiative” — is likely to turn into...

As the European Commission unveils its new Defense Readiness Roadmap on Oct. 16, one key of cornerstone proposals — the “European Drone Defense Initiative” — is likely to turn into a political battleground of its own.

Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday [FREE TO READ] US president has floated selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in bid to end Russia’s invasion

First reported by @financialtimes.com: Trump will welcome his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday for talks about how they can force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, including the possibility of supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
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BREAKING Hamas has handed over seven surviving hostages to Red Cross, reports Israeli public radio