Russia vows retaliation for Ukrainian missile strikes

Speed Read The party led by Friedrich Merz won the country's national election; the primary voter issues were the economy and immigration

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 24 February 25

The Explainer Warsaw has made its armed forces a priority as it looks to protect its borders and stay close to the US

By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published 21 February 25

Under The Radar New recruitment drive offers perks as morale and numbers fall

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 18 February 25

The Explainer President's demand for half of Kyiv's resources in return for past military aid amounts to 'mafia blackmail tactics' and 'colonialism'

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 February 25

Today's Big Question Trump's talks with Putin threaten the international rules-based order, say critics

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 14 February 25

Speed Read He was detained in Moscow for carrying medically prescribed marijuana

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 12 February 25

Speed Read Hamas postponed the next scheduled hostage release 'until further notice,' accusing Israel of breaking the terms of their ceasefire deal

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 11 February 25

Speed Read Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are disconnecting from the Soviet-era electricity grid to join the EU's network

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 10 February 25