Romanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to boost military readiness Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas. Euronews · Apr 17, 2025
Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for US air defence systems. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025
Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost trade The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
Palantir Just Nailed a Major NATO Win. Should You Buy PLTR Stock Now? Palantir stock surged after securing a groundbreaking NATO AI defense contract, reinforcing its strategic position in global security and government tech. Barchart · Apr 16, 2025
Is there a European fighter jet that could end reliance on the US and its F-35? Portugal and Canada are considering buying the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E/F as a replacement for the American F-35 due to concerns over a "kill switch". Is it a viable alternative? Euronews · Apr 16, 2025
Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after NATO Secretary General's visit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support for Ukraine remains 'unwavering.' Euronews · Apr 16, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief visits Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Kyiv Mark Rutte makes pledge after Donald Trump blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting war; three hurt in ‘massive’ Russian drone attack. What we know on day 1,148 The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations? Euronews · Apr 15, 2025
NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during surprise visit to Odesa Rutte's visit came days after two Russian ballistic missiles struck the centre of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 35 people, including two children, and injuring 119 others. Euronews · Apr 15, 2025
NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during visit to Odesa NATO’s support for Ukraine remains “unwavering,” the alliance’s secretary-general says The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially doubling its spending on defence over the coming years, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has told Euronews. Euronews · Apr 15, 2025
NATO's Rutte Says US-led Ukraine Peace Talks 'Not Easy' NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's push for a ceasefire and lasting peace in Ukraine was "not easy" and condemned Russia's "terrible pattern" of attacks on Ukrainian civilians. International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025
Trump has a deep grudge against Zelensky – but he’s now taken it further than ever before NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s victim-shaming of Ukraine is ugly and symptomatic of something more dangerous, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Russian spy chief threatens Poland and Baltic States Sergey Naryshkin’s comments likely to stoke concern that Russia could threaten other European states after Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2025
MarketBeat · Apr 15, 2025 NATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next? Palantir stock rises 4% after a NATO AI deal and new U.S. Army contract ease funding fears. Here’s why analysts are turning bullish on PLTR.
International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025 Trump Admin Seeks To Slash State Dept Budget By 48%, Layoffs Loom An internal memo shows that the White House Office of Management and Budget proposed reducing the combined budget of the State Department and USAID to $28.4 billion — a $27 billion cut from the amount approved by Congress for 2025.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 Nato chief in surprise Ukraine visit as US fails to condemn Sumy attack – as it happened Mark Rutte makes unannounced visit to Odesa and tells Zelenskyy that ‘Nato support is unwavering’
Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,146 These are the key events on day 1,146 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 White House proposes drastic cuts to State Department and funding for UN, NATO and other groups The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has proposed gutting the State Department’s budget by almost 50%, closing a number of overseas diplomatic missions, and eliminating funding for nearly all international organizations, including the United Nations, many of its agencies and for NATO headquarters
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Why is Trump trying to excuse Russia’s latest massacre? NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s mumbled explanation for Russia’s ‘horrible’ Sumy bombing is no sign that he’s getting tough on Putin, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Apr 14, 2025 Algeria orders 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 40 hours Paris says the decision is linked to the recent arrests in France of three Algerians suspected of kidnapping an Algerian influencer last year.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025 Do you yearn to hear Starmer condemn Trump? If so, you’re going to be disappointed ‘Don’t poke the beast’ remains the watchword at Number 10 even as the beast rampages around chewing the legs off the global economy
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv working to repair Chornobyl nuclear site damaged by Russian attack Environment minister says experts ‘actively working’ to prevent leaks in wake of February attack; Russian foreign minister praises Donald Trump for his understanding of the conflict. What we know on day 1,145
Euronews · Apr 12, 2025 NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Russia is considering using nuclear weapons against satellites in space, which would be a violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Euronews · Apr 11, 2025 Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria Erdoğan said European security is ‘unthinkable without Turkey’ after White House warned that the continent must look after its own security.