Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,023 Here are the key developments on the 1,023rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Friday briefing: After a week of chaos, will South Korea impeach its president? In today’s newsletter: With protesters taking to the streets and parliament set to vote on ending his presidency, what does Yoon’s failed declaration of martial law mean for his future – and that of the nation? The Guardian - 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 Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
Macron, Tusk Discuss Idea Of Foreign Peacekeepers In Ukraine Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday said he discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron the possibility of stationing foreign troops in Ukraine in case of a ceasefire, but that Warsaw was not currently "planning any such actions". International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024
What the papers say – December 13 Here are the biggest stories leading Friday’s front pages. Evening Standard · 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 The Guardian - AU · 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 Evening Standard · 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. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
Nato chief warns West ‘not ready’ to deal with Russian threat Nato’s new general secretary has warned member states that they need to spend more on defence The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris as Russia inched ahead in Donetsk. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024
Senator Collins Discusses Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Senator Collins discusses Pete Hegseth's nomination, emphasizing the need for thorough assessment before making a decision. Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Romanian pro-European parties agree to form coalition government Parties may field single candidate in rerun of annulled presidential election next year The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
Canadian policymakers should avoid handling Trump 2.0 like another pandemic Since Donald Trump won the recent United States presidential election, Canadian policymakers are trying to anticipate a variety of plausible scenarios to deal with an unpredictable leader and his intentions on everything from trade to mass deportations, border security, currency, NATO, climate action and energy. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024
Cyprus Enhances Defense Capabilities With Advanced Systems And Alliances Cyprus strengthens defense capabilities with advanced systems, aligning with Western standards and NATO aspirations. Top News · Dec 10, 2024
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024 The west is already at war with Russia. And large-scale conflict may not be far off Russia is already at war with the west. It has been so since its occupation of Crimea in 2014, when Russia sought to secure its access to Sevastopol as a base for its Black Sea Fleet and as a potential lever of influence over Kyiv’s political direction.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 Boosting Cyprus' defense is key so close to the war-wracked Mideast, defense minister says Cyprus' defense minister says that bolstering the defense capacity of the east Mediterranean island nation by getting new armaments is critical for a country so close to the war-wracked Middle East
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk Zelensky renews push for Nato-style security pledge ahead of full membership
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,020 Here are the key developments on the 1,020th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Our war dead 43,000 and Russia’s 198,000 says Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops to protect Ukraine until it can join Nato; Ukraine’s president woos potential next German chancellor. What we know on day 1,021
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024 Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine President Zelensky stresses that even with an invitation to the NATO military alliance, long-term protection would still be uncertain in the face of future Russian aggression
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024 The Guardian view on Romania’s annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies Editorial: The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate confirmed the extent to which Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are now a threat
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024 How the loss of its Mediterranean naval base in Syria would weaken Russia as a global power The fall of the Assad regime constitutes a major blow to Russia’s foreign policy and prestige. Not least among the setbacks is the prospect of possibly having to swallow the loss of its only overseas naval base, located in the port of Tartus on Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
Top News · Dec 9, 2024 Ukraine's Zelenskyy Open To Western Troops For Security Ukrainian President Zelenskyy considers Western troop deployment for security and NATO membership amidst Russia's military presence in Ukraine.
TechRadar · Dec 9, 2024 NATO plans to deploy sea drones to monitor and protect undersea cables Plans to protect critical undersea cables are being drawn up by NATO.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024 Donald Trump's day-one US presidency agenda: immigration, pardons and more The US president-elect has reportedly vowed to take action on at least 59 different issues