The contested region is where Russia’s war in Ukraine began a decade ago. Scores of Ukrainian soldiers have died defending it. Would Ukraine give it up now?

The Kremlin’s goal is to destabilize Europe, and attacks on infrastructure are a preferred weapon, a new report said.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit several countries in Europe over the coming days in an effort to boost trade, meet with Canadian Forces in the region and work with allies on efforts to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end. Mr. Carney’s trip will include stops in Warsaw, Poland; Berlin, Germany; and Riga, Latvia.

The European Union’s (EU) top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “laughing” at President Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Kallas,

Ukraine’s attacks—encouraged by President Trump have disrupted flows and triggered angry reactions from regional leaders.

The Defense Department has withheld approval for attacks as the White House has sought to entice Moscow to open peace talks.