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Defense secretary appeared to endorse killing prisoners, a violation of international law, during press briefingA top Democratic lawmaker with a military background has reacted strongly to US defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for “no quarter” for US enemies during a Friday press briefing at the Pentagon, calling such an order – if followed by troops – a potential violation of international law.The US senator Mark Kelly, of Arizona, posted on Friday on X that “‘No quarter’ isn’t some wanna be tough guy line – it means something. An order to give no quarter would mean to take no prisoners and kill them instead.” Continue reading...

EU leaders criticized President Trump's March 13, 2026, decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil, estimating it could provide Moscow with $10 billion for its Ukraine war efforts. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the move a direct boost to Russia's 'war machine' amid ongoing Middle East escalations. The policy shift exacerbates transatlantic tensions as Poland's President Duda vetoed EU defense loan access. Analysts warn it risks prolonging conflicts on multiple fronts.

EU leaders criticized President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it provides Moscow with $10 billion to support its war against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the move 'does not help peace in Ukraine' and enables Russia's war machine. The criticism comes amid Poland's President Duda vetoing legislation for €44 billion in EU defense loans, escalating domestic political tensions. US policy shift highlights transatlantic rift over energy and conflict strategies.

EU leaders criticized President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it provides Moscow with $10 billion to support its war against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the move 'does not help peace in Ukraine.' The policy shift occurs amid global energy disruptions from the Iran conflict. Polish President Carolski vetoed legislation for €44 billion in EU defense loans, escalating domestic political tensions.[1][2]