Politics

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine and addressing humanitarian issues.

Kaja Kallas confirmed the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine with record military aid while sanctions continue to weaken Russia’s war economy.

Viktor Orbán accuses the EU of pushing Europe toward war and launches a nationwide petition against Brussels’ military plans, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Emmanuel Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister after his resignation, tasking him with securing the state budget before year’s end.

Trump pledges to defend Finland, criticizes Spain over defense spending, and signs U.S.-Finland icebreaker deal, says President Stubb.

Israel and Hamas have signed the first stage of a U.S.-brokered peace plan to end fighting in Gaza and release all hostages soon, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Trump has partially decided on delivering Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and seeks clarity on their use, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns just 27 days after taking office, setting a record for the shortest tenure in France’s political history, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Andrej Babiš says the Czech Republic’s aid to Ukraine should go through the EU and that the country’s ammunition initiative must be coordinated under NATO.

Lithuanian Culture Minister Ignatas Adomavičius resigns after a scandal over his remarks on Crimea and criticism of his lack of cultural background.