https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3236 Editorials on Voice of America expressing U.S. policy toward Europe https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3236 en 2026 - VOA 60 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:30:16 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA “there will be no refuge for violent extremists who wage war on our civilization and plot to undermine law and order, destroy critical infrastructure, assault political opponents, or conceal their crimes from authorities." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-far-left-terrorism/8191198.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-far-left-terrorism/8191198.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasEuropeMiddle EastSecurity The World Food Program now projects an additional 45 million people will suffer from acute food insecurity globally. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-remains-committed-to-feeding-the-hungry/8190750.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-remains-committed-to-feeding-the-hungry/8190750.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastAid The United States has identified three priority threats in its recent national counterterrorism strategy: narco-terrorists and transnational gangs, Islamist terrorists, and violent left-wing extremists. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-the-terrorist-threat/8188037.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-the-terrorist-threat/8188037.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEuropeMiddle EastDefense The U.S. Department of State has announced a historic $2 Billion investment in health and humanitarian assistance to faith-based and community organizations that provide global health and humanitarian assistance around the world. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8186976.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8186976.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:47:08 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastAid President Donald Trump is leading the way on ending conflicts around the world. At the same time, where conflicts do continue, “it is imperative that we take action, individually and collectively, to protect the most vulnerable – most often, girls and women,” declared Ambassador Tammy Bruce, U.S. Deputy Representative to the United Nations. Sexual violence remains a scourge in war and in domestic life. “Unfortunately, the UN Secretary-General’s latest report on Conflict-Related Sexual... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8171387.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8171387.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:31:57 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle East U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a surge in defense investment from Allies that will build on commitments made last year to work toward a benchmark five percent GDP investment by each member state.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/nato-allies-invest-in-defense/8170029.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/nato-allies-invest-in-defense/8170029.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:51:26 -0400 EuropeDefense “We seek partners and Italy is certainly one of them. And you're leaning forward in that aspect.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-and-italy-look-to-nato-3-0/8162209.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-and-italy-look-to-nato-3-0/8162209.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:16:08 -0400 Europe U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan continued the establishment of a new era in cooperation between the United States and Armenia https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-in-armenia/8154967.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-in-armenia/8154967.html Thu, 28 May 2026 09:37:00 -0400 Middle EastEconomyEuropeDefense Secretary of State Mark Rubio recently traveled to the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting where he discussed, among other things, the need for increased defense investment and greater burden sharing in the Alliance. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-meets-with-nato-foreign-ministers/8152850.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-meets-with-nato-foreign-ministers/8152850.html Fri, 22 May 2026 15:55:28 -0400 Europe Negotiations produced concrete results recently, when Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 175 prisoners and additional civilians. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-urges-end-to-russia-ukraine-war/8140020.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-urges-end-to-russia-ukraine-war/8140020.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:45 -0400 EuropeSecurity Russia and China voted to veto a draft resolution earlier this month that sought to protect freedom of navigation and maritime security in and around the Strait of Hormuz. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/russia-and-china-are-obstructing-peace-in-the-middle-east/8139613.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/russia-and-china-are-obstructing-peace-in-the-middle-east/8139613.html Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:16:39 -0400 AsiaEuropeMiddle EastSecurityDefense “The United States remains committed to defending women, children, and families from ideological extremism,” said Acting U.S. Representative to the Economic and Social Council at UN Shrier. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:58:33 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastGovernance “We encourage the EU to continue working closely with the United Nations,” said Ambassador Shea, “and particularly the Security Council, to promote peace and security for the European region and beyond.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-counting-on-europe-to-help-keep-peace-in-ukraine/8009504.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-counting-on-europe-to-help-keep-peace-in-ukraine/8009504.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:21:05 -0400 EuropeDemocracySecurity "The best goodwill gesture the Russians can provide is to say yes – to say yes to the offer that the Ukrainians have made to stop the shooting," said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/ukraine-takes-a-positive-step-toward-peace/8008135.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/ukraine-takes-a-positive-step-toward-peace/8008135.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:18:21 -0400 EuropeEconomyHuman RightsSecurity "So, it’s starting a new era ... where we’re saying that it is not acceptable in any case to hold American citizens abroad wrongfully,” said U.S. Senior Advisor Adam Boehler. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-new-era-for-americans-taken-hostage/8002786.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-new-era-for-americans-taken-hostage/8002786.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:06 -0500 EuropeAmericasHuman RightsMiddle EastGovernance "2,000 people are being killed every single week. More than that. They are Russian young people. They’re Ukrainian young people. They’re not Americans. But I want it to stop," said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/time-to-end-savage-war-in-ukraine/7998801.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/time-to-end-savage-war-in-ukraine/7998801.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:37:57 -0500 EuropeEconomyHuman RightsDefenseAid “We are trying to end a war. You cannot end a war unless both sides come to the table, starting with the Russians, and that is the point the President has made,” said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/secretary-rubio-on-the-path-to-peace-in-ukraine/7995668.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/secretary-rubio-on-the-path-to-peace-in-ukraine/7995668.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:12 -0500 EuropeSecurityGovernance “We’re going to do the best we can to make the best deal we can for both sides,” said President Trump. “But for Ukraine, we’re going to try very hard to make a good deal so that they can get as much back as possible.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/testing-a-proposition-for-peace-in-ukraine/7992631.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/testing-a-proposition-for-peace-in-ukraine/7992631.html Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:55:41 -0500 EuropeHuman RightsSecurity Now is the time for the U.S. and France to work toward ending another long-running war - the one between Ukraine and Russia - “that is ravaging European soil,” said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-and-france-support-peace-between-ukraine-and-russia/7988862.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-and-france-support-peace-between-ukraine-and-russia/7988862.html Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:46:01 -0500 EuropeEconomySecurity “This resolution puts us on the path to peace,” said Ambassador Shea. “Now we must use it to build a peaceful future for Ukraine, Russia, and the international community.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-step-on-the-path-to-peace-at-the-security-council/7988854.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-step-on-the-path-to-peace-at-the-security-council/7988854.html Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:41:20 -0500 EuropeSecurity