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Germany and Poland to sign a new defense deal as balance of power in Europe shifts

Germany and Poland are expected to sign a new defense agreement to strengthen European military cooperation amid tensions with Russia

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Putin wanted to make Russia great again. Instead, Ukraine is the new rising power in Europe

Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine is often, and misleadingly, characterised as a great power conflict.

The Conversation · Jun 16

As his grip on No10 fades, Starmer looks increasingly isolated at the G7 summit

IN FOCUS: Other world leaders at the summit will be acutely aware that this year’s may well be the prime minister’s last. It is a stark difference to the confident statesman that led the way on Ukraine and Nato just a year ago, writes Millie Cooke in Evian-les-Bains

The Independent UK · Jun 16

G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in France

Leaders at the G7 summit face a packed agenda. Discussions will focus on ending Russia's war in Ukraine and addressing the Middle East crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend. The summit also addresses the recent US agreement to end the conflict with Iran. Leaders aim for progress on these…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma

In today’s newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain’s place in the world and the changing face of warfare

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Trump has surrendered to Iran, claims conservative influencer as Tehran experts within Republican Party trash war agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally who advocated for the war, said in a Sunday X post he was "somewhat concerned" that Iran's description of the preliminary agreement was different from the White House's description.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure

Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor’s resignation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

Tesla Fires, Zelensky, NATO and Deep Skepticism: What Awaits Trump at the G7 Summit This Week

President Donald Trump heads to this week's G7 summit in France facing a packed agenda that includes the war in Ukraine, tensions within NATO, trade disputes and questions about whether his administration's diplomatic push in the Middle East can translate into broader cooperation with America's allies.

Latin Times · Jun 15

Every awkward thing Trump has said about the world leaders he’s about to meet

Several G7 leaders have faced Trump’s wrath for questioning his chosen war with Iran

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Macron leads effort to bridge divides with Trump at France's G7 summit

As a G7 summit opens in eastern France on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron is set to lead the allies' efforts to narrow differences with the United States on Iran, Ukraine, trade and big tech regulation.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 15