Eastern Europeans push for new penalties as EU sanctions fail to end Putin’s war – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Poland and the Baltic countries are proposing new punitive measures against the Russian economy, arguing that initial rounds of EU sanctions have failed…

Now is not the time for change, says Orbán in final election rally – POLITICO

SZEKESFEHERVAR, Hungary — Viktor Orbán on Friday told Hungarians not to experiment with new leadership at a time of crisis as he held his final campaign rally ahead of Sunday’s…

Sarah Palin announces run for Congress

Palin’s website on Friday said “Sarah Is Running For Congress!” and asked for support. She also filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC to get her name on the…

Why leaders won’t tell Europeans to put on a sweater to beat Putin – POLITICO

No one wants to be Europe’s Jimmy Carter. As Europe struggles with an energy crisis triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine, few politicians are keen on telling their citizens to…

Digital detectives scour Ukraine social media for evidence of Russian war crimes – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Internet sleuths and reportedly are working to cut through the digital fog of war in Ukraine to hold Russian leader Vladimir Putin accountable.…

Pandering to Putin comes back to bite Serbia’s Vučić – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article BELGRADE — This time, even Aleksandar Vučić is struggling to have it both ways. For years, the Serbian president has tried to maintain…

Macron urges securing nuclear plants in call with Putin – POLITICO

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to ensure Ukrainian nuclear plants are secured amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a senior French official said…

In UK, wind shifts against Russian money – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Oliver Bullough is the author of “Butler to the World: How Britain became the servant of oligarchs, tax dodgers, criminal kleptocrats and criminals,”…

Bipartisan bill banning Russian oil sets up clash with White House

Manchin knocked the White House for opposing the halt on imports of Russian oil based on fears it would further raise pump prices. Crude oil prices touched their highest level…

Russian bombs destroying refugee train routes, says Ukrainian Railways boss – POLITICO

LVIV, Ukraine — Russian forces are bombarding parts of Ukraine’s railway network making it more difficult to evacuate of thousands of people attempting to flee the conflict, according to Oleksandr…