European officials

US President Donald Trump changed his stance on Ukraine after reviewing intelligence showing Kyiv's long-range drone strikes into Russia. This contrasts with his February 2025 claim that Ukraine had 'no cards,' and follows his post-NATO summit support, including granting Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles.

Donald Trump is considering increasing military aid to Ukraine to assist its forces in achieving a battlefield breakthrough. European officials view this potential move as a significant shift in Washington’s approach toward Kyiv.

Oman is considering implementing fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the need for services like pollution cleanup and navigation assistance. The proposal has raised concerns among the US, European governments, and Oman’s Gulf neighbors, who fear potential collaboration with Iran to establish a toll system. Oman stated it would adhere to international maritime law but has not clarified if the fees would be mandatory.

A man set fire to homes linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a Russian-speaking handler named 'El Money' coordinating the attacks. The attacker, Roman Lavrynovych, was convicted alongside an accomplice, but the handler evaded public accountability. European officials suggest Moscow may be exploiting such incidents as part of a broader sabotage campaign.

A man set fire to homes and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a Russian-speaking handler named El Money orchestrating the attacks. The perpetrator, Roman Lavrynovych, was convicted, but El Money remains at large. European officials suggest potential Russian state involvement in a broader sabotage campaign.

World leaders condemned Russia after an overnight attack damaged Kyiv’s historic Pechersk Lavra Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. European and US officials accused the strike of showing disregard for cultural and religious heritage, while Moscow denied responsibility, attributing the damage to a Ukrainian Patriot missile.

The United States plans to significantly reduce military assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe, including cutting fighter aircraft, maritime patrol planes, and aerial refueling aircraft. The changes, part of a broader shift in US security posture, could weaken NATO's long-range strike and reconnaissance capabilities, according to a New York Times report citing European officials.