Bulgaria Exits Coalition of the Willing, Prioritizes Diplomatic Path on Ukraine

Bulgaria has formally withdrawn from the UK- and France-led Coalition of the Willing, signaling a significant shift in its approach to the war in Ukraine. President Rumen Radev announced that Bulgaria would not participate in the coalition’s military initiatives, emphasizing that his country believes diplomacy not increased military involvement, offers the best path toward ending […]

26 Nations Pledge Postwar Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Macron Announces

26 Nations Pledge Postwar Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Macron Announces

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a significant multinational commitment at a recent summit in Paris, revealing that twenty-six nations have pledged postwar security guarantees to Ukraine. These guarantees are envisioned to take the form of an international “reassurance force” comprising troops deployed on land, positions at sea, and aviation support ready to be deployed the […]

Merz Suggests Geneva as Venue for Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Discussions

Merz Suggests Geneva as Venue for Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Discussions

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that he would suggest Geneva as a venue for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks at a meeting on Thursday involving about 30 countries to discuss post-war guarantees for Ukraine. “Geneva would be a suitable venue for a ceasefire agreement,” Merz said at a news conference alongside Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. […]