R.Politik Bulletin №21 (173) is now out. This edition examines the Witkoff–Kushner visit to Moscow and its implications for the U.S. peace proposal, now reorganized into four thematic areas. Putin has rejected certain provisions but has advanced a bilateral U.S.–Russia

Russia tried to silence us with bureaucratic language. So we engraved it on shot glasses: "For discrediting the decisions of the Russian leadership!" Shots of Discredit, now available for the holidays. Each purchase funds independent journalism. moscowtimes.world

ICYMI: Watch the bonus episode of The #Eurofile podcast exploring the newly released US National Security Strategy and its implications for transatlantic tech and security. 🎙️Max Bergmann Kristine Berzina + Abe Newman csis.org/events/eurofil…

SCHUMER is speaking to reporters now, is talking as if it is certain that ACA enhanced subsidies will end Dec. 31. Other Democrats (including Sen. Welch) tell me they think there is still a way to get a deal. Involves. House discharge and esp. President Trump. But it is a

Democrats have made up a lot of ground with Latino, younger and economically stressed voters since 2024. However, they should not take that to mean they’ve “fixed” their weaknesses. Read Amy Walter's latest column: cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…

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NEW Epstein photos, including group shots with former President Clinton, President Trump and Steven Bannon. Obtained by Liz Landers. A warning for families: while there are no graphic images of individuals there are images of sex toys which are (to say the least) not nuanced.

Concern from advocates has intensified in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers last month, just blocks from the White House. Read the latest in Playbook PM: politico.com/newsletters/pl…

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This week is the last in session for Congress before they recess for the holidays. And in true Trump 2.0 fashion, there’s something happening in every corner of the Beltway. The latest in Playbook: politico.com/newsletters/pl…

Impressive analysis by CSIS (from Washington D.C.) of the challenges to European defence: “How Europe can defend itself with less America”. 1/3 ⬇️ csis.org/analysis/how-e…

POTUS to WSJ re: ‘26 midterms. “We’ll see what happens. We should win. But, you know, statistically, it’s very tough to win.” Not exactly a confidence-builder for vulnerable R’s or donors to GOP House candidates.

Negotiators meeting to work out an agreement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine with some signs of optimism for the U.S.-led efforts to end the war. Read the latest in Playbook PM: politico.com/newsletters/pl…

As Cyprus assumes the EU Council Presidency in 2026, it's a masterful irony: a divided island guiding a united Europe toward autonomy and openness. With fresh leadership in the north and UN-backed confidence-building measures gaining traction, could energy ties and dialogue