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Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will need US help to boost army if it can't join NATO

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine would need the U.S. to help it build up an army as big as that of Russia to serve as a "Plan B" if his country is not admitted into the

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will need US help to boost army if it can't join NATO
Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders, NATO membership

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Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders, NATO membership
Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth expected to push NATO and EU to take more responsibility for Ukraine

Hegseth expected to push NATO and EU to take more responsibility for Ukraine

Hegseth expected to push NATO and EU to take more responsibility for Ukraine
Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit

U_S_ Vice President JD Vance has told a Paris summit on artificial intelligence that the Trump administration will “ensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias,” and that the U_S_ would “never restrict our citizens’ right to free speech.”

JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
Celebrity|Environment|Europe|Political

Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November

Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will have a memoir out this fall, looking back on a momentous four years in office when she presided over her country’s joining NATO, its response to the pandemic and the enactment of legislation on climate change and social justice

Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia yet to receive satisfactory proposals to start talks on Ukraine, RIA reports

Moscow is yet to receive a good offer to start talks on Ukraine, Russia's deputy foreign minister said in remarks published on Monday, after U.S.

Europe|Political|US|World

US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this week

US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts

The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a fire and drifted uncontrolled off Syria's coast last month

A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts
Political|US

Pentagon's Hegseth: 'diversity is our strength' is dumbest phrase in military history

U.S.

Pentagon's Hegseth: 'diversity is our strength' is dumbest phrase in military history
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow

The main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future of Washington’s support for arming the war-torn country

Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
Europe|Political|World

Europe and Canada boosted defence spending 20% in 2024, NATO says

Defence spending by NATO's European members and Canada was 20% higher in 2024 than the previous year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday, ahead of a

Europe and Canada boosted defence spending 20% in 2024, NATO says
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug

Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug

Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine gets French Mirage fighter jets, more F-16s from the Netherlands

Ukraine gets French Mirage fighter jets, more F-16s from the Netherlands

Ukraine gets French Mirage fighter jets, more F-16s from the Netherlands
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia welcomes Trump's remarks on concerns over drawing Ukraine towards NATO

Russia welcomes U.S.

Russia welcomes Trump's remarks on concerns over drawing Ukraine towards NATO
Europe|Political

Belgium’s new PM plans tougher migration, nuclear revival, and defence boost

Belgium’s new Prime Minister Bart De Wever presented his government’s focus to parliament on Tuesday, highlighting stricter migration policies,

Belgium’s new PM plans tougher migration, nuclear revival, and defence boost
Europe|Finance|Political

Norway's new finance minister Stoltenberg says Trump talks key to averting tariffs

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who became Norway's new finance minister on Tuesday, said engaging with the Trump administration on trade was key to avoiding

Norway's new finance minister Stoltenberg says Trump talks key to averting tariffs
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

EU leaders agree to step up defence efforts

European Union leaders agreed on Monday to do more to bolster their defences against Russia and other threats by hiking spending and filling gaps in

EU leaders agree to step up defence efforts
Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer tells Europe fragmentation will weaken us in talks on defence

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told European Union leaders at a dinner on Monday that he wanted to work together to expand the continent's defences, including greater

UK's Starmer tells Europe fragmentation will weaken us in talks on defence
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Britain's Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky

Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels, becoming the first British prime minister to attend a European Union leaders’ meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years ago

Britain's Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky
Europe|Political|US|World

France rejects US criticism of its defence spending

France rejected criticism from new U.S.

France rejects US criticism of its defence spending
Europe|Political|World

Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says that any peace settlement in Ukraine must involve Kyiv and come with more defense spending by regional countries to deter future Russian aggression

Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
Europe|Political|US|World

Pentagon says US defense, NATO chiefs discuss need for more spending, lethality

U.S.

Pentagon says US defense, NATO chiefs discuss need for more spending, lethality
Europe|Political|World

EU members of NATO ready to raise defence spending beyond 2% of GDP, Costa says

The 23 EU members who also belong to NATO are likely to agree to raise the defence spending target above the current 2% of national output at a June summit of

EU members of NATO ready to raise defence spending beyond 2% of GDP, Costa says
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic

In 2023, Mads Petersen, owner of Greenland-based startup Arctic Unmanned, sat in a car to keep warm while he tested a small drone

NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Western officials warn Ukraine over weapons procurement dispute

Western officials are warning that a growing dispute between Ukraine’s defense minister and the head of its procurement agency could undermine trust and disrupt weapons supplies

Western officials warn Ukraine over weapons procurement dispute
Business|Europe|Political|World

Baltic Sea shipping tax could pay for undersea cable protection, says Estonian minister

Shipping firms may need to pay a fee to use the Baltic Sea, one of the world's busiest shipping routes, in order to cover the high costs of protecting

Baltic Sea shipping tax could pay for undersea cable protection, says Estonian minister
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO and Denmark agree allies must bolster defences in Arctic, source says

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed at a meeting on Tuesday that allies need to focus on strengthening defences in the Arctic, a

NATO and Denmark agree allies must bolster defences in Arctic, source says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Murder plot against Rheinmetall CEO was part of sabotage campaign, NATO says

NATO said on Tuesday that acts of sabotage carried out across the military alliance over the past years included threats to plot the murder of industry leaders such as the head of

Murder plot against Rheinmetall CEO was part of sabotage campaign, NATO says
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

At least 11 Baltic cables have been damaged in 15 months, prompting NATO to up its guard

NATO is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect cables and pipelines that stitch together the nine countries with shores on Baltic waters

At least 11 Baltic cables have been damaged in 15 months, prompting NATO to up its guard
Europe|Political|US|World

Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after Trump’s Greenland interest

Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after Trump’s Greenland interest

Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after Trump’s Greenland interest
Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte calls for raising defence spending above 2% of GDP

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states of the alliance on Monday to step up defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of

NATO's Rutte calls for raising defence spending above 2% of GDP
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Intelligence sharing by the US and its allies has saved lives. Trump could test those ties

Current and former European and U.S. officials have raised concerns about some of President Donald Trump’s picks for top intelligence posts

Intelligence sharing by the US and its allies has saved lives. Trump could test those ties
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Sweden opens sabotage probe into Baltic undersea cable damage

An undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said,

Europe|Political|World

EU military chief says it would make sense to put European troops in Greenland, Welt reports

The top European Union military official, Robert Brieger, said it would make sense to station troops from EU countries in Greenland, according to an interview with Germany's Welt am

EU military chief says it would make sense to put European troops in Greenland, Welt reports
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority

Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority

Europe|Political|World

Russia says it does not threaten undersea cables after UK raises alarm

The Russian Embassy in London said that Russia posed no threat to undersea cables in Britain and other NATO countries, after UK defence minister John Healey accused Moscow of "

Russia says it does not threaten undersea cables after UK raises alarm
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO

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Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO
Europe|Political|World

Risk of clash between nuclear powers is growing, Russian security official says

Russian security official Sergei Shoigu warned in an interview published on Friday that the risk of an armed clash between nuclear powers was rising.

Risk of clash between nuclear powers is growing, Russian security official says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

In his first three days, Trump disrupted America. Then he turned to the world

In his first three days, Trump disrupted America. Then he turned to the world

Europe|Political|World

Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"

Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia, saying such a move would threaten

Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Europe|Political|World

German opposition leader seeks military procurement reform

Germany will eventually have to spend more than 2% of economic output on defence but must first reform its procurement system to get more bang for its buck, opposition leader

German opposition leader seeks military procurement reform
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO not involved in decisions over diversity staffing in military, Rutte says

NATO is not involved in decisions taken by member states, such as the United States, over hiring in the armed forces based around diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) criteria,

NATO not involved in decisions over diversity staffing in military, Rutte says
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday urged the United States to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons to fight Russia's invasion and said he was sure

NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

German Patriot units in Poland will be operational by Monday, says minister

Two German Patriot air defence units deployed to southeastern Poland to protect a major hub for military and humanitarian supplies to Ukraine will be fully

German Patriot units in Poland will be operational by Monday, says minister
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance's credibility

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and could cost trillions of dollars to restore the organization's credibility

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance's credibility
Europe|Political|World

UK monitors Russian spy ship, steps up undersea cable protection

Britain said it monitored a Russian spy ship in the English Channel in recent days and would strengthen its response to secret operations by Russian ships and aircraft in an effort

UK monitors Russian spy ship, steps up undersea cable protection
Europe|Political|US|World

Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk

Europe should welcome rather than rebuff U.S.

Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk
Europe|Political|US|World

Sanchez says Spain pulling its weight in NATO after Trump criticism of defence spending

Spain is a "reliable partner" in NATO, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday, after U.S.

Sanchez says Spain pulling its weight in NATO after Trump criticism of defence spending
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship

He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. She praises a strong and shrewd defender of the West.

Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship
Europe|Political|World

EU's Kallas: Russia is posing an existential threat to our security

Russia is posing an existential threat to the European Union's security and to only way to address that is to increase spending on defence, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

EU's Kallas: Russia is posing an existential threat to our security
Election|Europe|Political

Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target

The leader of Germany's conservative CDU, the party's candidate to run for chancellor, said on Tuesday that the nation should focus on efforts to reach existing

Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs

U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
Europe|Political|World

As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that the billions of euros of taxpayer money spent on Europe's military budgets should not be used to buy only American weapons,

As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany says it met NATO 2% defence spending target in 2024, short of Trump's demand

Germany met NATO's target to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defence in 2024, the government said on Monday, though well short of incoming U.S.

Germany says it met NATO 2% defence spending target in 2024, short of Trump's demand
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's foreign policy: end Ukraine war, buy Greenland, target Mexican cartels

Republican President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to acquire Greenland, bring the war in Ukraine to a close and fundamentally alter the U.S. relationship

Trump's foreign policy: end Ukraine war, buy Greenland, target Mexican cartels
Europe|Political|World

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression

Lithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Europe|Political|World

French maritime patrol aircraft was target of Russian intimidation, minister says

A French maritime patrol aircraft was the target of Russian intimidation on Wednesday over the Baltic Sea, France's Defence Minister said on Friday.

French maritime patrol aircraft was target of Russian intimidation, minister says
Europe|Political|World

Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying

Russia said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow.

Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying
Europe|Political|World

NATO: Norwegian F-35s deployed after Russian aircraft approach Polish airspace

Two Norwegian F-35s stationed in Poland were deployed on Wednesday in response to a "massive number of airborne Russian aircraft" that approached Poland's air space, NATO's air

NATO: Norwegian F-35s deployed after Russian aircraft approach Polish airspace
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports

Russia on Thursday accused NATO and the West of making "evidence-free" allegations against Moscow over ships purportedly involved in sabotaging undersea cables in an effort to curb

Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Europe|Political|World

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia's top diplomat praises Trump's views on Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is open for talks with President-elect Donald Trump

Russia's top diplomat praises Trump's views on Ukraine conflict
Europe|Political|World

NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches

NATO countries will deploy frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical infrastructure and

NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches
Election|Europe|Political|World

German defence minister arrives in Ukraine to send message of support

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday on a visit intended to send a clear signal of Europe's support ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald

German defence minister arrives in Ukraine to send message of support
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin has tested the West’s resolve over Ukraine. Will Trump force its collapse?

Putin has tested the West’s resolve over Ukraine. Will Trump force its collapse?

Economy|Europe|Political|World

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy

The defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in defense but described President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as extremely difficult

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
Europe|Political|World

Rutte says NATO must spend smarter on defence or face bill of 3.7% of GDP

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday the alliance's military capability targets may require members to spend as much as 3.7% of GDP on defence but this figure could be reduced with

Rutte says NATO must spend smarter on defence or face bill of 3.7% of GDP
Election|Political|US|World

Fact check: Debunking Trump’s false claims about Canada

Fact check: Debunking Trump’s false claims about Canada

Europe|Political|World

NATO seeks agreement on new goals for weapons and troops in summer, says top official

NATO aims to bring forward a decision on new targets for weapons and troop numbers to this summer, a top military official said on Monday, referring to the

NATO seeks agreement on new goals for weapons and troops in summer, says top official
Europe|Political|World

Biggest European allies to swiftly implement new NATO targets, Berlin says

Germany, Poland, Britain, France and Italy will implement as swiftly as possible new NATO targets for weapons and troop numbers which the alliance is about to agree upon, German

Biggest European allies to swiftly implement new NATO targets, Berlin says
Election|Political|US|World

Biden offers a first draft of his foreign policy achievements

Biden offers a first draft of his foreign policy achievements

Biden offers a first draft of his foreign policy achievements
Business|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defence industry 'barriers'

NATO chief Mark Rutte told the European Union on Monday not to create barriers that would prevent companies from NATO countries that are outside the EU from taking part in its

NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defence industry 'barriers'
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says

Identifying suspect ships and limiting their activities is the most efficient way to protect critical undersea infrastructure, European Commission Vice President

Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on allies on Sunday to honour all promises to supply Ukraine with weapons, including those to counter Russian air attacks.

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Sweden to test new drone swarm technology, defence minister says

NATO's newest member Sweden will test new drone swarm technology developed by defence equipment group Saab and the Nordic country's armed forces, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said

Sweden to test new drone swarm technology, defence minister says
Europe|Political|World

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic

Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic
Europe|Political|World

Germany sets up military division dedicated to territorial defence

The German military will establish a new division tasked exclusively with territorial defence, the army said on Saturday, bringing all existing reserve units under direct army

Germany sets up military division dedicated to territorial defence
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured response

President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal

Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured response
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage

Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

NATO won't back Trump's new defence spending target but will raise its sights

NATO won't heed Donald Trump’s proposal for a massive hike in defence spending but will likely agree to go beyond its current target, according to

NATO won't back Trump's new defence spending target but will raise its sights
Political|US|World

Biden to deliver a capstone address on his foreign policy legacy as he makes way for Trump's return

The White House says President Joe Biden will deliver a capstone address to highlight some of his administration's most significant foreign policy achievements

Biden to deliver a capstone address on his foreign policy legacy as he makes way for Trump's return
Europe|Political|US|World

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

Britain's top diplomat says Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO needs to focus on southern flank to counter Russia, Italy says

NATO needs a stronger focus on the south and Africa, Italy's prime minister told a news conference on Thursday, saying Russia might boost its presence in eastern Libya after the

NATO needs to focus on southern flank to counter Russia, Italy says
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Italy's Meloni sees Trump defending Western interests, engaging with Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of the European leaders closest to Donald Trump, said on Thursday she believed the U.S. president-elect

Italy's Meloni sees Trump defending Western interests, engaging with Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

Danish officials fear Trump is much more serious about acquiring Greenland than in first term

Danish officials fear Trump is much more serious about acquiring Greenland than in first term

Danish officials fear Trump is much more serious about acquiring Greenland than in first term
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says

Membership in NATO is the only credible long-term security guarantee Ukraine can receive against future Russian aggression, Finland's top diplomat said on Wednesday.

NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Germany's leader says all countries must respect existing borders, in a rebuttal of Trump

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the principle of inviolability of borders applies to every country, however powerful

Germany's leader says all countries must respect existing borders, in a rebuttal of Trump
Election|Europe|Political

Germany's front-runner for chancellor won't commit to new NATO spending target

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said Germany would spend more on defence but would not commit to a NATO defence

Germany's front-runner for chancellor won't commit to new NATO spending target
Election|Political|US

What Trump said about Canada, Mexico, NATO and Gaza hostages at news conference

Republican U.S.

What Trump said about Canada, Mexico, NATO and Gaza hostages at news conference
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO, and he lamented

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|US

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about January 6, Europe, NATO and Canada

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about January 6, Europe, NATO and Canada

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about January 6, Europe, NATO and Canada
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says US will be alongside Ukraine's efforts to stop Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Tuesday that no one would give peace to his country as a gift, but he believed the United States would stand alongside Kyiv as it

Zelenskiy says US will be alongside Ukraine's efforts to stop Russia
Business|Europe|Political

Hensoldt boss urges Germany to spend 3% of GDP on defence

Germany should commit to increasing its defence spending to a sum equivalent to 3% of gross domestic product, the chief executive officer of defence electronics specialist Hensoldt

Hensoldt boss urges Germany to spend 3% of GDP on defence
Election|Europe|Political

Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff

Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term

Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff
Europe|World

Sweden embarks on a sober search for more cemetery space in case of war

Burial associations in Sweden are looking to acquire enough land for something they hope they’ll never have to do

Sweden embarks on a sober search for more cemetery space in case of war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the military alliance will step up patrols in the Baltic Sea area as Finnish investigators work to establish whether a ship linked to Russia sabotaged undersea cables there this week

NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables
Asia|Europe|World

NATO calls for full investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines crash

NATO on Thursday called for a full investigation into the cause of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people.

NATO calls for full investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Bonds forged during a wartime Christmas 83 years ago could soon be at risk

Bonds forged during a wartime Christmas 83 years ago could soon be at risk

Europe|Political|World

Italy to prolong war supplies to Ukraine until the end of 2025

Italy's cabinet on Monday passed a law decree that allows it to continue supplying until the end of 2025 "means, materials and equipment" to Ukraine to support its war effort against

Italy to prolong war supplies to Ukraine until the end of 2025
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief Rutte says Zelenskiy's criticism of Germany's Scholz is unfair

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he considered the sometimes harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to be unjustified,

NATO chief Rutte says Zelenskiy's criticism of Germany's Scholz is unfair
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's membership of NATO is 'achievable'

Ukraine's membership of NATO is "achievable", but Kyiv will have to fight to persuade allies to make it happen, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Ukrainian diplomats in a speech on

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's membership of NATO is 'achievable'
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, NATO boss and European leaders discuss Ukraine security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get

Zelenskiy, NATO boss and European leaders discuss Ukraine security guarantees
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Estonia's top spy says NATO must deter Russia for next 10 to 20 years

NATO will need to contain Russia for the next 20 years, the head of Estonian foreign intelligence said.

Estonia's top spy says NATO must deter Russia for next 10 to 20 years
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs European and US security guarantees to stop Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged European countries on Thursday to provide guarantees to protect Ukraine after the war with Russia ends

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs European and US security guarantees to stop Putin
Europe|Political|World

Russia will remain a threat to Europe even after Ukraine war, Finland says

Russia and countries that support it will remain a danger to Europe even after the war in Ukraine has ended, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Thursday.

Russia will remain a threat to Europe even after Ukraine war, Finland says
Europe|Political|World

As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot back

People in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent accession to NATO, are increasingly taking national self-defense into their own hands

As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot back
Europe|Political|World

Dutch, Finnish, Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea, says Dutch defence minister

The Netherlands, in coordination with Finland and Sweden, has intercepted Russian aircraft carrying supersonic missiles over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, Dutch Defence Minister

Europe|Political|US|World

NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte

A new NATO command in the German city of Wiesbaden has taken up its work to coordinate Western military aid for Ukraine, the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on

NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte
Europe|Political|World

Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push

Germany may increase the size of its armed forces to 230,000, up from the current target of 203,000, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, as the NATO alliance looks

Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Europe's conundrum: how to fund defence spending

With a war raging at the European Union's eastern border, Russia posing a threat, and U.S.

Europe's conundrum: how to fund defence spending
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Kyiv from US, source says

NATO has taken over coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the U.S. as planned, a source said on Tuesday, in a move widely seen as aiming to safeguard the support

NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Kyiv from US, source says
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says foreign peacekeepers idea could be raised in Brussels on Wednesday

The possible deployment of foreign peacekeeping troops in Ukraine could be raised at a meeting of European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Zelenskiy says foreign peacekeepers idea could be raised in Brussels on Wednesday
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says

Estonia will propose that the leaders of the United Kingdom-led alliance of northern European NATO countries spend no less than 2.5% of GDP on defence in response

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
Europe|Political|World

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says

Russia is disrupting mobile communications and ship-tracking data across the Baltic Sea, endangering vessels and energy supplies to test how

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says
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Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says

Russia's defence minister said on Monday that Moscow must be ready to fight the NATO military alliance in Europe in the next decade, as President

Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says
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Trump says Turkey holds the key to Syria's future

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Trump says Turkey holds the key to Syria's future
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Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy

President-elect Donald Trump has picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, NATO and the EU in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday
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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

Europe|Political|World

Senior Ukraine official says Kyiv not yet ready for talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said in an interview broadcast late on Thursday that Kyiv was not yet ready to start talks with Russia as it lacked the weapons,

Senior Ukraine official says Kyiv not yet ready for talks with Russia
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next

MidEast|Political|US|World

Blinken meets Erdogan as forces backed by US, Turkey clash in Syria

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Blinken meets Erdogan as forces backed by US, Turkey clash in Syria
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NATO boss calls for much higher defence spending to counter Russia

NATO head Mark Rutte warned the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a

NATO boss calls for much higher defence spending to counter Russia
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Zelenskiy made case for security guarantees at Paris meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his first meeting with Donald Trump since the U.S. election to explain Ukraine's

Zelenskiy made case for security guarantees at Paris meeting with Trump
Europe|Political|World

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says

Poland wants more NATO members' navies to take part in policing the Baltic Sea, including those from beyond the region, in view of the potential

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says
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German chancellor frontrunner says will finance military without more borrowing

Germany can cover future increases in military spending without creating a special funding instrument, but must do more to coordinate defence

German chancellor frontrunner says will finance military without more borrowing
Europe|Political|World

Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Moscow was not ready to make concessions when it came to Ukraine and that President Vladimir Putin's own proposals on how to end

Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine
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Slovakia to enter talks to buy three C-390 aircraft, Brazil's Embraer says

Slovakia will kick off talks in January for the purchase of three C-390 Millennium aircraft, Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Tuesday, making it the latest NATO member nation

Slovakia to enter talks to buy three C-390 aircraft, Brazil's Embraer says
Europe|Political|World

Russia would not invade NATO, says Latvian foreign minister

Russia would not invade NATO as it has too many complications with the fighting in Ukraine, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said in an interview at the Reuters NEXT

Russia would not invade NATO, says Latvian foreign minister
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EU envoys to discuss first sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats

EU envoys will discuss on Wednesday the first potential sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats such as undermining elections, cyber attacks and economic

EU envoys to discuss first sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Ukraine war will go on until Putin's goals are met on battlefield or by negotiation

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the Ukraine war would continue until the goals set by President Vladimir Putin were achieved by military action or by negotiation.

Kremlin says Ukraine war will go on until Putin's goals are met on battlefield or by negotiation
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will raise the issues of Ukraine being invited to join the NATO military alliance as well as security guarantees at a meeting with European

Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy seeks diplomatic end to Russia's war, floats role for foreign troops

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made the case on Monday for a diplomatic settlement to Russia's war in Ukraine and raised the idea of foreign troops

Zelenskiy seeks diplomatic end to Russia's war, floats role for foreign troops
Europe|Political|World

Kyiv says it plans December allies meeting to strengthen position in any talks

Ukraine plans to call a meeting of its key European allies in December to coordinate a joint position and make sure Kyiv is in a strong position on the battlefield and in any potential

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending

The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from Washington for NATO members to increase such expenditure,

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending
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Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost three-year war with Russia

Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea

Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday and escorted them at a distance over international waters to the border of the NATO area

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US opens investigation into Spain's reported port denials of cargo ships carrying arms to Israel

The United States has opened an investigation into whether NATO ally Spain has been denying port entry to cargo vessels reportedly transporting U.S. weapons to Israel

Election|Europe

Who is Calin Georgescu, the man at the centre of Romania's cancelled election?

Calin Georgescu, whose stunning victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election was declared void on Friday, is a

Who is Calin Georgescu, the man at the centre of Romania's cancelled election?
Europe|News|World

NATO member Romania finds fragments of drones near its border with Ukraine for the third time

Defense officials in NATO member Romania say they have found new fragments of drones similar to those used by the Russian army near its border with war-torn Ukraine, in the third such finding in the past week

NATO member Romania finds fragments of drones near its border with Ukraine for the third time
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North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says

The top American military officer says North Korea may be able to boost Russia’s supply of artillery munitions for the war in Ukraine

North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says
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As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power

As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine
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Turkey's Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much he trusts the West

Turkey's Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West
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Bulgaria to purchase US Stryker combat vehicles and related equipment

Bulgaria’s government has approved the purchase of U.S.-made Stryker combat vehicles to modernize the country’s land forces and bring them in line with NATO standards

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Erdogan says Menendez resignation from Senate committee boosts Turkey's bid to acquire F-16s

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey’s chances of acquiring F-16 fighter jets from the U.S. have been boosted by Sen. Bob Menendez stepping down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Europe|MidEast|News|World

Serbia demands that NATO take over policing of northern Kosovo after a deadly shootout

Serbia’s president has demanded that a NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo take over for the national law enforcement agency in northern Kosovo

Serbia demands that NATO take over policing of northern Kosovo after a deadly shootout
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Russia accuses Ukraine's Western allies of helping attack its Black Sea Fleet headquarters

Russia has accused Ukraine’s Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week’s missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in Crimea

Russia accuses Ukraine's Western allies of helping attack its Black Sea Fleet headquarters
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NATO's secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss 'ending Russia’s aggression'

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the status of the war and needs of troops

NATO's secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss 'ending Russia’s aggression'
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New US Senate foreign relations chair will look at Turkish F-16 deal

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee's new chairman on Thursday said he would look at Turkey's $20 billion Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet deal and that

New US Senate foreign relations chair will look at Turkish F-16 deal
Europe|News|World

Romania bolsters defences to stop Ukraine war crossing NATO threshold

Romania is moving air defences closer to its Danube villages across the river from Ukraine where Russian drones have been attacking grain facilities, and is adding

Romania bolsters defences to stop Ukraine war crossing NATO threshold
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NATO beefs up its Kosovo force as the US worries about a buildup of Serb troops in the area

NATO is reinforcing its troop presence in Kosovo in response to a weekend shootout that left four people dead

NATO beefs up its Kosovo force as the US worries about a buildup of Serb troops in the area
Europe|News|World

NATO's Stoltenberg confident Poland will continue military support to Ukraine despite disagreements

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday he was confident that Poland will find ways to address disagreements with Ukraine without impacting military support for

NATO's Stoltenberg confident Poland will continue military support to Ukraine despite disagreements
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Ukraine hosts a defense industry forum seeking to ramp up weapons production for the war

Ukraine has hosted an international defense industry conference as part of a government effort to ramp up weapons production within the country to repel Russia’s full-scale invasion

Ukraine hosts a defense industry forum seeking to ramp up weapons production for the war
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Biden tells allies Ukraine support will continue after Republicans block funding

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Biden tells allies Ukraine support will continue after Republicans block funding
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Russia says it has foiled a major Ukraine drone attack as concerns grow over Kyiv's weapons supplies

Russia says its air defenses shot down 31 Ukrainian drones in a nighttime attack on border regions

Russia says it has foiled a major Ukraine drone attack as concerns grow over Kyiv's weapons supplies
MidEast|News|World

US shoots down armed Turkish drone after it came too close to US troops in Syria

The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria

US shoots down armed Turkish drone after it came too close to US troops in Syria
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Biden to welcome German president at the White House on Friday

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Biden to welcome German president at the White House on Friday
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Turkey tells NATO that Sweden won't join by next week's meeting -sources

Turkey has informed NATO that ratification of Sweden's membership bid will not be completed in time to allow the country's accession

Turkey tells NATO that Sweden won't join by next week's meeting -sources
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Poland gets $4 billion US loan for defence purchases, minister says

Poland signed a $4 billion loan under the United States' Foreign Military Financing program that will help finance the transformation of its armed forces, the Polish defence

Poland gets $4 billion US loan for defence purchases, minister says
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KFOR commander calls on Kosovo and Serbia to return to talks to prevent future violence

The NATO-led peacekeeping force has called on both Kosovo and Serbia to return to the negotiating table to resolve their issues to prevent violence like the recent shootout between masked Serb gunmen and Kosovo police that left four people dead and sent tensions soaring in the region

KFOR commander calls on Kosovo and Serbia to return to talks to prevent future violence
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Poland's security depends on own army and U.S. - deputy PM

Poland's military security depends on its own army and on an alliance with the United States, deputy prime minister and ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Saturday.

Poland's security depends on own army and U.S. - deputy PM
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Damage to gas pipeline, telecom cable connecting Finland and Estonia caused by 'external activity'

Finland’s president says damage to an undersea gas pipeline and telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Estonia appears to have been caused by “external activity.”

Damage to gas pipeline, telecom cable connecting Finland and Estonia caused by 'external activity'
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins a meeting of global defense leaders to make a direct plea for military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has joined a meeting of more than 50 defense leaders from around the world to make a personal pitch for military aid in the war against Russia

Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins a meeting of global defense leaders to make a direct plea for military aid
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NATO's Stoltenberg says he expects Israel to respond proportionately to Hamas attack

NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that while Israel has the right to defend itself against attacks, he expects the response to Hamas' weekend assault to

NATO's Stoltenberg says he expects Israel to respond proportionately to Hamas attack
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Germany, nine other nations push ahead with joint air defence procurement

Germany and nine other countries on Wednesday took the next step in their efforts to jointly purchase air defence systems such as Patriot, IRIS-T and Arrow 3 as NATO allies

Germany, nine other nations push ahead with joint air defence procurement
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Finland police investigate undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage

Finnish police say they have launched a criminal investigation into possible sabotage of an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia that was shut down over the weekend following a leak

Finland police investigate undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage
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Germany to support Israel in its defence efforts with two drones - minister

Berlin will allow Israel to use two Heron drones the German air force has in use in the country, defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday ahead of a NATO meeting in Brussels

Germany to support Israel in its defence efforts with two drones - minister
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NATO member Romania finds more drone fragments on its soil after Russia again hits southern Ukraine

Authorities in Romania found a crater on their territory near the border with Ukraine that they say was likely caused by a crashed drone that exploded on impact

NATO member Romania finds more drone fragments on its soil after Russia again hits southern Ukraine
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NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden's membership application.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing Turkey to quickly ratify Sweden’s membership in the military organization

NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden's membership application.
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NATO will hold a major nuclear exercise next week as Russia plans to pull out of a test ban treaty

The chief of NATO says the alliance will hold a major nuclear exercise next week

NATO will hold a major nuclear exercise next week as Russia plans to pull out of a test ban treaty
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With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources

Turkey is willing to hold off ratifying Sweden's bid to join NATO this month as it awaits signs of U.S. support for its own

With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources
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Kremlin, asked about damaged Baltic pipeline, says threats to Russia 'unacceptable'

The Kremlin said on Monday that any threats made against Russia were "unacceptable" after Latvia's president said NATO should shut the Baltic Sea to shipping if Moscow were found

Kremlin, asked about damaged Baltic pipeline, says threats to Russia 'unacceptable'
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Turkey's Erdogan submits Sweden's NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday submitted a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership bid to parliament for ratification, his

Turkey's Erdogan submits Sweden's NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency
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Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification

The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification

Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification
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World on brink of third nuclear age with few guardrails in place, UK military chief warns

World on brink of third nuclear age with few guardrails in place, UK military chief warns

World on brink of third nuclear age with few guardrails in place, UK military chief warns
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Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATO

The Hungarian parliament has refused a proposal to hold a vote on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, further delaying the Nordic country’s inclusion in the military alliance

Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATO
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Turkish parliament set to discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership

Turkey's parliamentary speaker sent a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership bid to parliament's foreign affairs commission on Wednesday, the assembly's website showed, in another

Turkish parliament set to discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership
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Russia's Shoigu accuses West of seeking to expand Ukraine war to Asia-Pacific

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the West wants to expand the conflict in the Ukraine to the Asia-Pacific region, Russian state media reported, citing comments made at a

Russia's Shoigu accuses West of seeking to expand Ukraine war to Asia-Pacific
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Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee will discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership bid as part of its regular agenda as the issue was not so

Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair
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Erdogan says he will try to facilitate Sweden's NATO bid ratification

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he would try to facilitate the parliamentary ratification of Sweden's NATO membership as much as possible, but added that Stockhom had still

Erdogan says he will try to facilitate Sweden's NATO bid ratification
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Slovak PM Fico: no obstacles to private weapons exports

Slovakia's new Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has pledged to halt the country's military aid for neighbouring Ukraine, said on Monday he had no intention of preventing private defence

Slovak PM Fico: no obstacles to private weapons exports
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Blinken says convinced of Sweden's NATO membership progress after Ankara visit

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Blinken says convinced of Sweden's NATO membership progress after Ankara visit
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Russia formally withdraws from key post-Cold War European armed forces treaty

Russia on Tuesday formally withdrew from a landmark security treaty which limited key categories of conventional armed forces, blaming the

Russia formally withdraws from key post-Cold War European armed forces treaty
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NATO allies condemn Russia's withdrawal from CFE treaty, will suspend its operation

NATO allies on Tuesday condemned a decision by Russia to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, which was a key post-Cold War treaty, adding that, as a

NATO allies condemn Russia's withdrawal from CFE treaty, will suspend its operation
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NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control

NATO allies have frozen their participation in a key Cold War-era security treaty in response to Russia’s withdrawal from the pact

NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control
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US must pull out of CFE arms treaty -White House

There was no way for the U.S. to stay in the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, a key post-Cold War agreement, after Russia pulled out, White house national security

US must pull out of CFE arms treaty -White House
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Bulgarian parliament okays $1.5 billion purchase of Stryker fighting vehicles from US

The Bulgarian parliament on Thursday approved a $1.5 billion purchase of Stryker fighting vehicles from the United States to modernise the country's army and bring it in line with

Bulgarian parliament okays $1.5 billion purchase of Stryker fighting vehicles from US
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Latvia's president says West must arm Ukraine to keep Russia from future global adventures

Latvia’s president says Russia is planning for a long war in Ukraine and he warns that countries need to keep supplying weapons to Kyiv to discourage Moscow from threatening other nations in the future

Latvia's president says West must arm Ukraine to keep Russia from future global adventures
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NATO to replace AWACS surveillance jets with modified Boeing 737

NATO will replace its ageing fleet of AWACS surveillance planes, in service since the Cold War in the 1980s, with a militarised version of the Boeing 737 commercial jet, the

NATO to replace AWACS surveillance jets with modified Boeing 737
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Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas signals her interest in NATO's top job

Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is signaling that she's willing to put her name forward for NATO’s top job when it falls vacant next year

Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas signals her interest in NATO's top job
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Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid

A Turkish parliament commission is set to debate and likely approve Sweden's NATO membership bid on Thursday, in the latest step toward expanding the Western

Explainer-What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid
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Finland will close 4 border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of organizing a flow of migrants

Finland’s government says it will close four crossing points on its long border with Russia to stop the flow of migrants that it accuses Moscow of ushering to the border in recent months

Finland will close 4 border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of organizing a flow of migrants
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Sweden's NATO bid delayed in Turkish parliament

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission delayed a vote on Sweden's NATO membership bid on Thursday, in a rare move putting off enlarging the

Sweden's NATO bid delayed in Turkish parliament
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Albania's prime minister calls for more NATO troops in neighboring Kosovo following ethnic violence

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has urged NATO to further boost its military forces in Kosovo and secure the country’s borders with Serbia

Albania's prime minister calls for more NATO troops in neighboring Kosovo following ethnic violence
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Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants, closes crossing points

Finnish border guards and soldiers have begun erecting barriers including concrete obstacles topped with barbed-wire at some crossing points on the Nordic country’s lengthy border with Russia

Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants, closes crossing points
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Kremlin says NATO's desire for a 'military Schengen' zone in Europe ratchets up tensions

The Kremlin said on Friday that NATO's desire to have a military analogue of the Schengen Zone in Europe to allow the alliance's armed forces to move around freely to counter Russia

Kremlin says NATO's desire for a 'military Schengen' zone in Europe ratchets up tensions

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