Teri Schultz

European leaders are grappling with how best to support Ukraine, balancing their fraught relationships with the Trump administration and the imperatives of European security.

Trump's diesel deal with Putin angers Europe

Teri Schultz, Steve Inskeep

President Trump's diesel deal with Russia sparks European fury, as Ukraine's President Zelenskyy questions Washington's motives and allies vow to keep pressure on Moscow.

G7 countries reluctantly agree to tap their fuel reserves to help the U.S.

Teri Schultz

G7 nations plan to release large amounts of diesel fuel soon, but European countries were not entirely happy about the agreement.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listens to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her annual State of the Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Sept. 16, 2026. Von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member."

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EU offers Canada 'associate member' role; Trump calls it 'laughable'

Teri Schultz

The European Union backs Canada's bid to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks closer ties with Ottawa and Trump calls the idea "laughable."

After breach at Spain's border, EU countries downplay political divide

Teri Schultz

European Union nations are downplaying tensions after tens of thousands of people entered Spanish territory from Morocco last week and as right-wing parties try to capitalize on anti-migration sentiment.

NATO summit set to begin in Turkey

Teri Schultz

Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, the illusion of appeasing Trump has vanished—and Europe is being forced to take primary responsibility for its own defense.

Trump airs grievances with NATO chief over alliance's lack of Iran war support

Teri Schultz, A Martínez

President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday, where he shared his frustrations with the lack of support he's received from allies on the Iran war.