In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about EU scrutiny on Italy’s rule of law amid a ministerial no-show, the Warsaw-Bucharest axis sparking backlash days before the vote, and so much more.

Donald Trump will no longer join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul as it looks like Russian president Vladimir Putin won ...

Friedrich Merz delivers his first speech as German Chancellor in the parliament in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 ...

Germany and Europe will continue to support Ukraine to prevent Russia from completely destroying the peace and security order ...

The talks took place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries ...

A ceasefire must serve as the foundation for political negotiations, and the EU will continue to pressure Russia into coming ...

German Chancellor Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army, boosting defense spending amid Russia threats, stressing deterrence, NATO unity, and support for Ukraine.

Photos of European leaders falsely suggest drugs; official clarifies item was tissue amid Russian disinformation claims.

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine.

Our friends and partners also expect this from us, and what’s more, they are actually demanding it,” said the new chancellor.

Western powers must not be divided in confronting Russia over the Ukraine war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said ...