‘Surge of weapons’: How much Ukraine aid did Biden approve after Trump win? Fearing new US president will cut help to Kyiv, Biden administration scrambles to send military aid for war with Russia. Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2024
Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova? Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region. Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024
Bilderberg Group changes itself for the modern world – and return of Trump Once the apex of conspiracy theories, the influential group signals a shift by naming ex-Nato chief as new co-chair The Guardian - US · Dec 25, 2024
Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warn alliance’s frontline leaders Leaders of Finland, Latvia and Estonia tell The Independent that Ukraine’s victory over Russia is vital to the defence of a poorly armed Europe The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024
NATO Leaders Discuss Increasing Defense Spending Amid Russia Threat NATO leaders and EU representatives discuss increasing defense spending to address Russian threat and conflict in Ukraine, with uncertainty surrounding Tru... Top News · Dec 23, 2024
Slovak PM Fico On Surprise Visit To Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin held surprise talks at the Kremlin on Sunday with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, officials said, after he had warned of harsh reprisals against Ukraine over a drone attack. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024
Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Ukraine’s diplomats to fight for Nato membership Comments come after Vladimir Putin threatens ‘more destruction’ in response to Kazan drone attack The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Healey: UK’s military presence in Estonia shows ‘unshakeable commitment’ to Nato John Healey thanked armed forces personnel for their service over Christmas. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024
Libyan PM resists Russia’s move to reinforce military bases in country Abdul Hamid Dabaiba says country must not be a platform for settling international scores after fall of Assad in Syria The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Senior Tory MP calls on Government to fast-track Ukraine’s Nato membership Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh said the UK should “stiffen the sinews” when it comes to the US president-elect. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
Finland Boosts Self-Defense Amid Russian Expansionism Finland's interest in self-defense training, including weapons, surges amid security concerns and historical context. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
The huge spike in gun range openings in a country that borders Russia The training doesn’t stop at the gun range The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,029 Here are the key developments on the 1,029th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024
As Russia's threat looms, guns and defense training surge in Finland People in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent accession to NATO, are increasingly taking national self-defense into their own hands The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Government criticises Russia’s ‘gangster threat’ against Times journalists Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev described journalists at the newspaper as ‘legitimate military targets’.
International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024 Zelensky Huddles With European Leaders As Trump Looms Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels to discuss "next steps" on Russia's war as Donald Trump prepares to take office in the United States.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 The silent war going on inside a city at Nato’s eastern border – which could be Putin’s next target Narva, which is home to more than 50,000 Russian speakers, has become the target of constant provocation from Russia
Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024 German Chancellor Scholz loses no confidence vote ahead of February elections German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in parliament, paving the way for an early general election on 23 February. Scholz had been expected to lose the vote after his three-way coalition fell apart last month.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2024 EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria, Romania In a significant milestone for European integration, Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen free movement zone on 1 January – following a more than 13-year wait.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Ukraine's reformed military procurement agency drives the country's NATO ambitions Ukraine's new state agency for nonlethal military procurement is an example of the type of reform that the country hopes will clear the path toward NATO
The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Nato warns that Putin wants to ‘wipe Ukraine off the map’ Nato secretary general Mark Rutte says people should gird themselves for the prospect that Russia might try to use ‘swarms of drones’ in Europe. What we know on day 1,024
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024 Macron To Finally Name New French PM After Deadlock President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister on Friday after days of deadlock over finding a candidate to replace Michel Barnier, whose ousting by parliament pushed France into a fresh crisis.
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024 Nato boss say Donald Trump is 'right' on need to boost defence spending Mark Rutte said US president-elect Donald Trump was ‘right’ that there should be more spending on defence
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests Mark Rutte said US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence.
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024 EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria, Romania Approval comes after Austria lifted its veto, claiming its demands on tackling illegal immigration had been met.