Europe, Get It Together While Putin Begins Losing His Grip on Power

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Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

Jun 22, 2026

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Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pet Larry, who’s outlasted six prime ministers. Photo: Simon Dawson / Number 10

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Mark Toth

Mark writes on national security & foreign policy. His work has appeared in The Hill, New York Post, Daily Mail, Washington Examiner, the Kyiv Post and is syndicated in dozens of publications. Mark also frequently commentates on TVP World.

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Jonathan Sweet

Retired Army Intelligence Officer. Freelance Author, Contributor and Columnist for The Hill, New York Post, Kyiv Post and FOX News. Providing a Warfighter's Perspective and Insight into current events that impact National Security.