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Germany boosts Nato’s eastern flank with new Baltic brigade amid threat from Russia – Europe live

Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania to mark the official formation of Germany’s first permanent overseas military unit since the second world war

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy

The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.

Euronews · May 22, 2025

Merz To Visit Lithuania As Germany Helps Bolster NATO's Eastern Flank

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank against a hostile Russia.

International Business Times · May 22, 2025

Militants kill 2 soldiers in attack on Russian air base in Syria

Militants attacked a Russian air base in Syria, killing two soldiers, a Syrian government official and a local activist have said

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Finland ‘preparing for the worst’ as Russia expands military presence near border

Head of strategy of Finnish defence forces says they are monitoring Moscow’s manoeuvring ‘very closely’

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

The Guardian view on Russia sanctions: a brittle economy is Putin’s weakness

Editorial: Ukraine’s allies must dial up sanctions to expose the fragility of the Kremlin’s strategy for perpetual war

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Putin makes shock unannounced visit to nuclear plant after retaking Kursk

Vladimir Putin made a surprise inspection at a nuclear plant in Kursk, in his first visit to the region since Russian forces claimed they ejected Ukrainian troops from the area last month.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Russia accused of trying to hack border security cameras to disrupt Ukraine aid

UK says GRU unit accessed cameras near crossings, military installations and rail stations at key European locations

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Russia blames Ukraine war, Europe for delaying arms supply to ally Armenia

Armenia has long relied on Russian weapons in its bitter dispute with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025

UK and allies expose Russian cyber attacks on logistics firms aiding Ukraine

The National Cyber Security Centre and counterparts in other countries have issued an advisory on the issue.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025