Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get immediate help to bolster Kyiv’s war effort and discuss longer-term security guarantees. The talks took place with Ukraine on the defensive on the battlefield and uncertainty hanging over future US support, as President-elect Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the war.
Youth involvement in terrorism grows significantly across Europe and North America
The Global Terrorism Index 2026 highlights a troubling trend in terrorism, noting that minors and young adults now represent 42% of terror-related investigations in Europe
Hungary uses EU veto power to extract concessions on unrelated issues
Under EU treaties, member states retain the right to veto decisions impacting core sovereignty, including foreign policy and taxation. However, Hungary’s repeated vetoes on issues