Kyiv responds to Russia’s claims Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant IN FULL The Independent UK · May 31
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Belarus leader issues ominous threat to Zelensky over ‘one major target’ The Ukrainian president hopes to press on with talks while his country remains in a stronger strategic position The Independent UK · May 31
When will the EU punch its weight in a perilous world? That’s the question countries eager to join should be asking Twin threats from east and west have clearly made the bloc more appealing – but its rule-bound institutions need urgent attention, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · May 31
Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine The Independent UK · May 31
Galați residents fear future incidents after Russian drone crashed into building A Russian drone crashed into a residential building into the eastern Romanian city of Galați on Friday, sparking a fire to its roof and injuring two people. Euronews · May 30
Hegseth Reiterates US Unease With NATO Allies In Shangri-La Summit The defense secretary's comments are seen as yet another prod from the Trump administration to reluctant NATO partners, who are not keen to ramp up military spending. International Business Times · May 30
Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfare A Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence across the region. European leaders have pledged defenses but an adequate response remains elusive. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the US scaling back its military presence. Frontline countries are now… The Economic Times · May 30
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, Europe US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to increase their military budgets sufficiently will experience a significant change in how the US conducts its partnerships. Hegseth highlighted that many allies are still catching up on defense commitments. The Economic Times · May 30
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv denies attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with drone Russian claims Ukrainian drone struck nuclear plant over weekend and damaged part of turbine hall wall The Independent UK · May 30
The Guardian - AU · May 30 Ukraine war briefing: Russia preparing ‘massive new strike’, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian president calls on country to ‘protect your lives’; Nato fury as drone hits Romanian apartment block. What we know on day 1,557