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Poland, Baltics Signal Plans To Withdraw From Landmines Treaty

Poland and the Baltic states on Tuesday took a first step towards quitting a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, citing an increased security risk from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025

Nuclear deterrence: can Britain and France take on America’s role in defending Europe against Russian aggression?

European doubts about deterrence predate the current US administration. Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and its growing reliance on nuclear coercion to ward off Nato support, brought the importance of nuclear weapons to the foreground again for the first time since the cold war.

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025

European Commission to propose EU-wide mechanism to pool member states' defence orders

Ursula von der Leyen already unveiled a ReArm Europe proposal earlier this month she said could see up to €800 billion poured into the defence sector over the next four years.

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews.

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Coalition of the willing’ military chiefs to assemble in London

Russian oil refinery on fire after Ukrainian drone strike; Russia claims advances in southern Ukraine. What we know on day 1,119

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025

White House says peace in Ukraine 'never been closer' ahead of crunch Putin-Trump talks

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters ‘we have never been closer to peace than we are in this moment’ before Donald Trump speaks to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Allies Cancel Orders of F-35s, the Fighter Jets That Will Cost $2 Trillion

The U.S., in turn, should cancel the F-35 program altogether.

Reason · Mar 17, 2025

Worried About a ‘Trumpcession’? Buy These 3 European Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio Now.

These European stocks are a great hedge against Trump’s domestic policies and a bet on his foreign policy.

Barchart · Mar 17, 2025

Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?

A ceasefire in Russia’s 3-year-old war in Ukraine hinges on Moscow accepting the U.S. proposal of a 30-day pause in fighting as a confidence-building measure for both sides to hammer out a longer-term peace plan

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Putin and Trump to talk with proposed Russia-Ukraine truce in balance

US President Donald Trump is trying to win Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025