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This is utterly repulsive! Trump and Vance just tried to humiliate Zelensky live on American TV, smugly demanding gratitude while openly mocking him like playground bullies counting favors. My respect for Zelensky—and my embarrassment as an American—just surged off the charts.

Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

Dear Volodymyr @zelenskyyua, we stand with #Ukraine in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war. (FM)

Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine. We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor. Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.

"Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities. ReArm Europe could mobilise close to €800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe. This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready to step up." — President Ursula von der Leyen on the defence package

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський JD Vance says in his interview with Hannity that “the very best” security guarantee for Ukraine is to give the United States “economic upside” via the “minerals deal.” He argued economic investment offers better security than military aid. Here are the issues with this. The

Humanitarian aid is not negotiable. In Gaza, it must flow without impediment. The response needs to be adequately funded & civilians — including humanitarians — must be protected. We have proven that, with access, the United Nations-coordinated response can deliver the aid that people

French senator perfectly describes the Trump situation.

A pivotal moment for Europe is here. We are ready to mobilise up to €800 billion to help EU countries increase defence spending. We'll present our proposals to all EU leaders at today's European Council meeting. Europe is resolved to assume its responsibilities ↓

Lucid analysis, as always, from Marko Milanovic: Trump’s Coercion of America’s Allies: Part II ejiltalk.org/trumps-coercio…

ICRC Regional Director, Nicolas Von Arx, warns of catastrophic consequences for civilians caught up in endless escalations in the Middle East icrc.org/en/news-releas…

My message this week to students at the KU Leuven and UCLouvain Universities and around the world: Refuse indifference. Choose hope. Confront injustice. Defend truth.

Respect and solidarity with Turkish democrats

Yesterday, Anne van Aaken and I, with two of our volume’s authors Sevanna Poghosyan and Hent Kalmo, and moderated by University of Tartu Gregor Pihlak and patricia had a panel on ‘The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Europe’ in Tartu. Interesting to discuss when Europe is at crossroads

And the newer version of the Mineral Deal between US and Ukraine seems to be out but I could not find link directly, so here a report - judge for yourself: New version of mineral deal with US may conflict with Ukraine's European integration aspirations | Ukrainska Pravda

New version of mineral deal with US may conflict with Ukraine's European integration aspirations pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/… via Ukrainska Pravda in English

Finally there and open access! Thanks to all 16 generous and adventurous authors of the 13 chapters of this book, including my wonderful co-editor Moshe Hirsch. With gratitude also to OUP Law International Legal Theory and the Cognitive Turn | Oxford Academic

Thrilled to present our new edited book Int Legal Theory & the Cognitive Turn (OUP Law) at the Harvard Law & International Development Society.  Anne van Aaken’s presentation was brilliant, and Katniss Li skillfully guided the engaging discussion. Thanks so much to all contributors

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