Nato intercepts Russian drone in 'serious security alert' in Malmo Swedish forces spotted the drone approaching the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during exercises in Malmo Evening Standard · Feb 26
Danish prime minister calls early election after polling boost follows Trump-Greenland spat Mette Frederiksen says Danes must ‘define our relationship with the US’ over the next four years The Independent UK · Feb 26
Denmark calls early election in March after Trump-Greenland standoff Denmark will hold early elections on 24 March as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks a new mandate after a tense standoff with the US over Greenland. Euronews · Feb 26
Great powers, fractured rules: Is the era of US-led world order over? In February 2026, at the Munich Security Conference, world leaders dropped the usual diplomatic language. Germany’s chancellor said the global order “no longer exists”. France warned Europe must be ready for war. US secretary of state Marco Rubio declared that “the old world is gone”. At Davos, Canada’s prime minister… The Times of India · Feb 26
Air defence 'Made in Europe': Is the alternative to Patriot coming from Germany? Germany is expanding its IRIS-T air defence system. Could the new SLM/X variant be Europe's answer to the US Patriot system? Euronews · Feb 26
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls March election amid ‘Greenland bounce’ in polls – as it happened ‘It will soon be spring – and the Danes will soon be going to the polls,’ Danish PM tells the parliament in a special statement The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
Macron to outline France's contribution to Europe's nuclear deterrence Europe has two nuclear-armed powers: France and the UK. While Macron's initial offer to expand the French nuclear deterrence to European partners went largely ignored in 2020, it is now gaining traction. Euronews · Feb 25
Pilot dies after Nato jet crashes moments after takeoff in Turkey The government paid tribute to the ‘heroic’ pilot as an investigation was launched The Independent UK · Feb 25
Musk cutting Starlink to Russia’s drones has delivered ‘enormous’ boost to Ukraine, says frontline general IN DEPTH: Sam Kiley reports from Ukraine’s fortress belt in Pavlohrad and Izium in eastern Ukraine on the dramatic effect of switching off the Starlink satellite network used by Russian forces The Independent UK · Feb 25
Russian intelligence claims UK and France plan to send nuclear arms to Ukraine, but offers no proof As Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, Kyiv has shut down "absurd" claims by Russian intelligence that the UK and France will give it nuclear weapons. Euronews · Feb 24
Ukraine war: after four surprising years, where does it go next? Experts give their view Four years ago, on February 24 2022, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that his forces had begun a full-scale invasion of Ukraine – the reasons for which we have explored here. Within minutes, explosions were heard in major Ukrainian cities as Russian troops flooded across the border. The Conversation · Feb 24
Russia can keep fighting Ukraine war throughout 2026, says military thinktank Little sign Moscow’s ability to continue waging war for a fifth year is diminished, analysis suggests The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
4 years on, Russia's Ukraine 'blitz' drags on: How the conflict redefined warfare, shattered Europe On 24 February 2022, Russian forces crossed into Ukraine on the orders of President Vladimir Putin. What was expected by many to be a swift military operation has become one of the longest and most consequential wars of the 21st century. The Times of India · Feb 24
European officials visit Ukraine to show support as country marks 4 years of Russia's all-out war More than a dozen senior European officials are visiting arrived Kyiv in a show of support on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 24
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Zelenskyy pushes for Ukraine’s 2027 EU accession as Europe marks four years of war – as it happened Ursula von der Leyen talks up prospect of €90bn loan but appears cautious on timetable for Ukraine joining bloc
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Ukraine war in figures: Four years on since Russian invasion From two million military fatalities to 3,000 killed and injured children, here are the big figures defining the conflict in Ukraine
The Times of India · Feb 24 'Like 1990 Persian Gulf War I': Ex-Nato commander warns US Middle East buildup mirrors 'Dante’s Inferno' Former NATO commander Admiral James Stavridis likened the US military buildup around Iran to "Dante's Inferno," describing concentric rings of firepower. This massive deployment includes strategic bombers, two aircraft carrier groups, and Tomahawk missile capabilities. The move comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Washington ordering non-essential staff out of Lebanon…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient With the Russian military performing poorly, Ukraine is clarifying strategy and pushing back with modest success
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Voices: Russia has only pain to show from four years in Ukraine – but Europe must do more THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The government of Ukraine, with its extraordinary bravery and resilience, stands in stark contrast to the Macron-Starmer ‘coalition of the willing’, which looks increasingly like a pact of the reluctant
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23 Chickens coming home to roost in eastern Europe Letters: In ignoring the peace movement, the west facilitated the rise of ‘gangster capitalism’ in Russia, writes Richard Taylor. Plus a letter from Rev Canon John Longuet-Higgins
The Conversation · Feb 23 Minding the gap between the art of deal-making and the art of diplomacy, or how to handle Donald Trump Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, his shock tactics and explosive actions have made waves on the world stage. There is no shortage of adjectives characterising Donald Trump’s international modus operandi: narcissistic, transgressive, unpredictable and erratic, boastful, clumsy, even vulgar, dishonest, brutal… His tweets and curt sentence-based internal…
Radio France Internationale · Feb 23 Poland prepares to lay mines to defend eastern borders from Russian threat Landmines could soon return to Polish soil, following Warsaw's decision to pull out of an international treaty banning their production and use. The government says the move is needed to strengthen Poland's borders with Russia and Belarus.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 51st state? The ultra-right Canadian separatists going behind Carney’s back to meet with Trump on secession Conversations with Alberta secessionist group could be meant to undermine the Canadian leader
The Independent UK · Feb 22 This Week in History: From a ‘bizarre’ spy swap to wartime secrets Explore how major events were captured on The Independent’s front pages
The Guardian - US · Feb 22 Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal Battle-tested Ukrainian startup that advertises a ‘Killbox’ drone recruited Prince as non-executive chair