Ukraine’s push for European Union membership is advancing despite Hungary’s resistance, but Nato accession remains off the table. Instead, Western leaders are exploring ‘Article 5-style’ security guar

EADaily, August 20th, 2025. While the armies of many countries are trying to learn the lessons of the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict, one question arises above all: have drones replaced traditional weapons such as tanks and artillery?

European leaders are to join the Ukrainian president during a visit that seeks a path to ending the war between Ukraine and Russia.

After his shameful performance in Anchorage, Donald Trump is sitting down with Zelensky and European leaders in Washington today. Here’s the plan they need to persuade him to follow.   Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission: To preserve democracy and champion good governance through honest journalism and thoughtful commentary. We’re not a subsidiary of a giant media company or a mouthpiece for ideologues. We’re independent, listened to by insiders and willing to take on sacred cows—liberal and conservative.