UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move Capture of rogue ship could open a new front against Moscow at a time when Russia’s oil revenues are tumbling The Guardian - UK · Feb 7
Frontline: Our Soldiers Facing Putin review – if you have a fetish for military jargon, you’ll love this This documentary about Nato’s readiness for war seems intended to provoke a mix of terror and arousal in the goggling, flag-hugging viewer. It’s terminally dull stuff The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
Canada set to open a consulate in Greenland to oppose Trump’s takeover wish ‘It’s really important for us to know that we are not alone in this,’ the mayor of Nuuk said The Independent UK · Feb 6
Canada and France opening consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control Canada and France are opening diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland The Independent UK · Feb 6
Greece and France charge suspects in separate China-linked espionage cases Greek and French authorities probe alleged Chinese espionage targeting NATO tech, satellite data and military secrets, raising fears of wider spy networks. Euronews · Feb 6
EU Parliament pushes for European preference in military mobility plan MEP François Kalfon says that transport infrastructure would also benefit from a European preference, and that the bloc should jointly procure certain assets to facilitate the fast movement of troops and equipment. Euronews · Feb 6
TV tonight: the Nato soldiers training to defend Europe against Putin This exclusive two-parter follows soldiers involved in military tests. Plus: Mariah Carey opens the Winter Olympics! Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
Ukraine-Russia war latest: US ‘aims for March peace deal’ amid fallout over Putin general shooting The ambitious goal has been discussed between Ukrainian and US negotiators, sources said The Independent UK · Feb 6
Trump waters down criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer US president says deal, which he previously described as act of ‘great stupidity’, was ‘best’ PM could make The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Orion 26 drills prepare French army for high-intensity warfare in Europe France's armed forces will launch phase two of their flagship Orion 26 military exercises in Saint-Nazaire, on the country's west coast, on Sunday. As war rages in Ukraine, more than 10,000 military personnel are preparing for high-intensity warfare in drills designed to ready France to defend European territory from a… Radio France Internationale · Feb 5
Another royal starts training to become an army reservist Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will be given the rank of lieutenant-colonel once she completes her training The Independent UK · Feb 5
Wargame simulating Russian attack on Nato suggests Kremlin could ‘achieve goals’ within days The situation gamed by ex-Nato officials suggests the US would oppose triggering Article 5 if Moscow invaded Lithuania The Independent UK · Feb 5
If You Are A Genius, You’ll Decode All 26 Of These Brain Teasers: Prove You Can From NATO phonetic to the Greek alphabet, plus historic military codes, Morse Symbols, and other tricky letter systems, there’s something for everyone in this quiz. We’ve created a 26-question challenge, one for each letter A to Z. Each question asks you to match a letter to its corresponding word or… Bored Panda · Feb 5
Melting ice, rising risks: Why Europe and NATO are racing to defend the Arctic Western allies lack military capabilities that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic and keep Russia in check in an area that spans about 4% of the Earth's surface. Euronews · Feb 5
Euronews · Feb 5 The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?
The Times of India · Feb 4 Danish war veteran who lost both legs in Afghanistan says he feels 'betrayed' by Trump’s Nato remarks: 'Helped America after 9/11' A Danish war veteran who lost both his legs while fighting alongside US forces in Afghanistan has spoken of his anger and sense of betrayal after US President Donald Trump recently said America had “never needed” its Nato allies.
Euronews · Feb 4 EU must bolster defence and 'not test Article 5', Estonian President tells Euronews The Estonian President told Euronews that Europe must bolster its own defence capabilities so as to "not test Article 5" of NATO. He added the bloc has long been "naive" about its security.
The Conversation · Feb 4 An epic border: Finland’s poetic masterpiece, the Kalevala, has roots in 2 cultures and 2 countries At the outset of the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic, a singer bemoans his separation from a beloved friend who grew up beside him. Today, the friends rarely meet “näillä raukoilla rajoilla, poloisilla Pohjan mailla” – lines which translator Keith Bosley renders “on these poor borders, the luckless lands of the…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, killed, say officials Dictator’s second son, a key figure in post-2011 Libyan politics, reportedly shot dead at home by masked assailants
Euronews · Feb 4 Russia 'choosing to attack soft targets', Moldova's foreign affairs minister tells Euronews In an interview for Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Mihai Popșoi voiced cautious faith in US-led Ukraine peace talks, condemned Russia’s attacks and emphasised Moldova’s 2028 EU membership bid.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Soldiers wade through ‘chest-deep’ snow during training close to Russian border British forces are taking part in Operation Winter Camp at the Tapa range in Estonia, where temperatures as low as minus 30C have been reported.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 British troops tackle freezing temperatures and ‘chest-high’ snow near Russian border Temperatures have plummeted as low as minus 30C at the camp
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4 Ukraine war briefing: second round of Abu Dhabi talks set for tense start after ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv Ukraine president and Nato chief say attack likely to hamper peace negotiations as temperatures continue to plummet. What we know on day 1,442