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Zelenski reopened a historical wound, caused a diplomatic row, and played into the hands of Russian propaganda. Didn’t Putin once mention a necessary ‘denazification of Ukraine’?

Zelensky made a grave mistake

In his weekly column, N. Peter Kramer, writes about the horrible ‘mistake’ made by President Zelensky, that lead to a serious diplomatic row between Ukraine and Poland, one of the besieged country’s most loyal allies.

An official party timetable is yet to be announced, but in his resignation speech Sir Keir said contenders to replace him would have between 9 and 16 July to garner the necessary support to stand.

Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader, heralding the end of his time in 10 Downing Street. He has said he will stay on as UK prime minister until his successor is in place.

New defense is thus as much a question of Europe’s technological base and sovereignty as one of a new order of battle for the future of warfare. This is where the new security strategy will be tested.

EU Needs a Strategy for its Turn to New Defense Tech

Defense tech innovations will be at the heart of Europe’s new security strategy. But so far, Brussels has been making moves without a broader plan, undermining readiness and credibility.

Hegseth’s announcement of a review follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance known as the Nato Force Model (NFM).

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has severely criticised some of America’s Nato allies, while announcing a six-month review of the presence of US forces in Europe.

AI, the energy transition, defence-industrial renewal and supply-chain reconfiguration are not temporary disruptions. They are the new operating system of global business. European CEOs should learn from America not by importing Silicon Valley rhetoric, but by adopting a stronger reinvention culture.

How Much Pressure Can European CEOs Take?

There was a time when the job of the CEO was difficult but relatively clear: grow the business, beat the competition, manage costs, satisfy shareholders, inspire employees and avoid major reputational mistakes. That world has disappeared.

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