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Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe
Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe

Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe

Three suspects have been arrested in Belgium and Spain as part of an investigation into corruption relating to the procurement of military equipment for NATO, according to the Belgian federal public prosecutor’s
2 weeks ago
Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions
Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions

Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions

For the first time in Ukraine’s modern history, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has uncovered an active Hungarian military intelligence network operating in Zakarpattia. This revelation not only exposes Budapest’s secretive geopolitical manoeuvres, but also raises serious
3 weeks ago
Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions
Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions

Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions

During the first 100 days of his second term, US president Donald Trump has dominated international headlines. His attempts at rapprochement with Russia, growing rifts within the transatlantic alliance and controversial plans
1 month ago
The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe
The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe

The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe

In recent decades, Europe has become accustomed to peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial economic relations. However, since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the entire continent has found itself under threat,
1 month ago
Sanchez: Spain to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025
Sanchez: Spain to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025

Sanchez: Spain to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025

Span’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said thaty his government will meet NATO’s target of 2% of GDP on defence spending this year, much earlier than its previously self-imposed deadline of 2029. U.S.
1 month ago
US considers withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe
US considers withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe

US considers withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe

The US Department of Defence is considering withdrawing thousands of military personnel from Eastern Europe, NBC News reports, citing six anonymous US and European government sources.  The Trump administration wants to recall
2 months ago
EU Continues to Support Ukraine Despite U.S. Position
EU Continues to Support Ukraine Despite U.S. Position

EU Continues to Support Ukraine Despite U.S. Position

Brussels, April 3, 2025 – The European Union reaffirms its strategic independence in supporting Ukraine, continuing to provide financial, military, and diplomatic assistance. Regardless of ongoing discussions in Washington, Brussels remains committed
2 months ago
Spanish PM vows to expand defence industry before summer
Spanish PM vows to expand defence industry before summer

Spanish PM vows to expand defence industry before summer

Madrid – Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that the Spanish government will outline and begin implementing a plan to increase the defence sector before the summer. “The objective of this plan is
2 months ago
Ukraine as part of the European defense system
Ukraine as part of the European defense system

Ukraine as part of the European defense system

Brussels supports Ukraine’s deeper integration into the EU defense sector. In 2025, the European Commission presented the White Paper on European Defense – Readiness 2030, which states: These steps will allow Ukraine
2 months ago
Keir Starmer backs Trump on Europe’s defence spending
Keir Starmer backs Trump on Europe’s defence spending

Keir Starmer backs Trump on Europe’s defence spending

London – UK PM Keir Starmer said U.S. President Donald Trump has a point that European nations must bear a greater burden for their collective self-defence, the New York Times reported. Starmer
2 months ago
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland

Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland

US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that the US needs control of Greenland. US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that US control of Greenland was necessary for international security. During
3 months ago
Dutch lawmakers object to EU's multibillion defense proposal
Dutch lawmakers object to EU's multibillion defense proposal

Dutch lawmakers object to EU’s multibillion defense proposal

The Dutch parliament narrowly rejected the EU’s ReArm Europe defense plan, citing concerns over national debt. The government is now divided on its next steps. The Netherlands’ parliament on Tuesday narrowly voted against
3 months ago
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

EU’s von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

The European Commission president says increasing defense spending is necessary in “an era of rearmament.” A European summit on defense and Ukraine is planned this week amid tense transatlantic relations. European Commission
3 months ago
Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle
Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle

Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle

LONDON – Almost exactly 50 years ago, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” hit cinemas – a mercilessly sarcastic parody of Britain’s national myth: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
3 months ago