Tuesday’s moves reflect a growing sense that Europe is increasingly on its own to face a militaristic Russia. Mr. Brooke has traveled to about 100 countries reporting for the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Voice of America. He reported from Russia for eight years and from Ukraine for six years, coming home in 2021.

Germany said Monday that China has "a responsibility for global peace" after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle on.

U.K. Prime Minister says Europe and the U.S. are "calling out" Putin, by proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday.

For the first time in nearly six decades, a member of the center-right Christian Democrat party is leading Germany’s Foreign Ministry. Under Johann Wadephul, the country's foreign policy may take on a less lecturing tone.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Italy should take on a more significant role in European efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Source: DW, as reported by European Pravda Details: Merz made the statement following a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on 17 May.