NATO

Ukraine seeks NATO-like security guarantees after the war, say European leaders

During a meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, European leaders emphasized that Ukraine must receive security guarantees akin to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty following the

17 hours ago

Ukraine

Trump hints at potential U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine amidst NATO discussions

The Kremlin is unsettled by U.S. president’s increasingly serious stance on offering post-war defense commitments to Ukraine.

17 hours ago

World

Russia warns against NATO troop deployment in Ukraine, citing risk of escalation

Russia Decries Potential NATO Troop Deployment in Ukraine Russia has issued a stern warning against any potential deployment of NATO military contingents in Ukraine, calling it “categorically unacceptable” and a risk for

21 hours ago

Ukraine

European leaders’ visit to Trump highlights unusual moments and unexpected praise

When the U.S. president is involved, anything can happen. EU leaders appear to have gotten off quite lightly this time.

21 hours ago

World

Russia opposes NATO troop deployment in Ukraine amid renewed peace efforts

Russian Diplomats Denounce Potential NATO Troop Deployment in Ukraine On August 18, 2025, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova firmly opposed the proposed deployment of NATO forces in Ukraine following a potential

1 day ago

World

43% of Germans expect far-right AfD to win 2029 federal elections

A new survey shows that 43% of Germans believe the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could become the strongest party in the Bundestag after the next federal elections in 2029, underscoring the

1 day ago

Top stories·World

US proposes NATO-like security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict

The US has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine that are distinct from NATO’s collective defense agreement, according to Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and a diplomatic source. The proposal emerged during a

3 days ago

Politics

UK scraps plan for 30,000-strong troop deployment to Ukraine

Britain has abandoned its initial proposal to send a 30,000-strong contingent to Ukraine to guard cities and ports, opting instead for what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a “more realistic mission.” Speaking

4 days ago

Top stories·Ukraine

Russia steps up disinformation campaign against Ukraine ahead of Alaska summit

In the lead-up to the Alaska summit on August 15, 2025, between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian information outlets intensified efforts to discredit Ukraine. These campaigns accuse

4 days ago

Top stories·World

Bulgaria to establish new NATO base in Kabile to enhance eastern defense capabilities

The installation will be able to accommodate a brigade of about 5,000 soldiers. On August 14, 2025, the Bulgarian government, led by President Rumen Georgiev Radev, announced the decision to construct a

4 days ago

World

Germany joins European countries funding US weapons support for Ukraine amidst ongoing military needs

Germany Commits €500 Million to NATO’s Ukraine Defense Initiative Germany has become the latest European nation to contribute financially to a NATO-led initiative aimed at ensuring a steady supply of U.S. weapons

5 days ago

Politics

US federal court systems targeted in suspected Russian cyberattack

U.S. investigators have uncovered evidence suggesting that Russia may have played a role in the recent breach of a federal court document system, which contains highly sensitive materials including information on sources

5 days ago

Top stories·World

Russia maintains strategic foothold in NATO territory through Svalbard enclave

Norway’s remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is drawing renewed strategic attention as Russia continues to operate the coal-mining settlement of Barentsburg despite years of losses. Established under the terms of the 1920

6 days ago

Top stories·World

Wallace warns against Ukraine ceasefire talks without European presence

Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has cautioned that holding Ukraine ceasefire negotiations without European representation could pressure Kyiv into a damaging deal. He argued that US President Donald Trump and Russian

1 week ago

Top stories·World

Alaska 2025 meeting signals high-stakes negotiation over Ukraine’s future and European security

The scheduled August 15 summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska is shaping up as a critical negotiation over Ukraine and broader European stability. Far from

1 week ago

Top stories·World

Italy secures final approval for €13.5 billion Sicily bridge amid mixed reactions

Italy’s Bridge Project Faces NATO Resistance Amid Strategic Relevance Claims The Italian government is promoting the construction of a strategically significant bridge aimed at being integrated into new NATO defense spending targets.

2 weeks ago

World

European allies to fund over $1 billion in U.S. military aid for Ukraine

European Allies Fund $1 Billion US Arms Package for Ukraine On August 6, 2025, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden announced their intention to finance an additional $500 million US arms package for Ukraine

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russia withdraws from INF missile moratorium, raising global security concerns

On August 4, 2025, Russia’s Foreign Ministry formally declared it would no longer adhere to the unilateral moratorium on the deployment of ground-launched intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles (INF-class), citing alleged actions by

2 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Putin offers peace deal excluding Trump’s ultimatum amid Kyiv missile strike

On August 1, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Valaam Island, announcing readiness to end the war in Ukraine under conditions outlined in June 2024. These

2 weeks ago

Top stories·World

NATO and the US prepare new weapon supply mechanism for Ukraine – Reuters

US and NATO Develop New Weapon Supply Mechanism for Ukraine On August 1, 2025, the United States, in collaboration with NATO countries, is developing a new mechanism for weapon supply to Ukraine,

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

Poland to establish maritime security center to protect Baltic infrastructure

Warsaw advances new defense hub amid growing threats from Russia in the Baltic Poland is set to launch a national Maritime Security Center to safeguard critical offshore infrastructure in the Baltic Sea,

4 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Belarus and Russia reconsider military drills near EU borders amid rising tensions

Belarusian Deputy Defense Minister Major General Pavel Muraveyko announced on July 23, 2025, that the location of the joint Belarus-Russia military exercises “Zapad-2025,” scheduled for September, could be changed. Initially, Minsk and

4 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Ukraine receives record $43 billion in defense aid as 29th Ramstein meeting held in Kyiv

On July 21, Kyiv hosted the 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group — the international coalition known as the Ramstein format. Co-chaired by the United Kingdom and Germany, the gathering brought

4 weeks ago

Top stories·World

NATO commander warns West has 18 months to prepare for possible Russia-China attack

The United States and European Union must urgently accelerate their defense readiness, with just 18 months left to prepare for a potential joint military assault by Russia and China, warned newly appointed

1 month ago

Top stories·World

EU and NATO accuse Russia of sustained hybrid warfare against the West

On July 18, the European Union and NATO issued coordinated statements accusing Russia of systematically waging hybrid campaigns aimed at undermining the West’s security and democratic institutions. EU High Representative for Foreign

1 month ago

Top stories·World

Global operation dismantles pro-Russian cybercriminal network behind attacks on NATO countries

From July 14 to 17, a major international operation coordinated by Europol and Eurojust targeted the notorious pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16), responsible for a wave of cyberattacks on Ukraine and its Western

1 month ago

Top stories·World

Trump on Putin: “He speaks well, then bombs people at night”

Trump Expresses Disappointment in Putin Following NATO Weapon Agreement On July 14, 2025, during a press conference at Andrews Air Force Base, US President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment in Russian President

1 month ago

Ukraine

Russia escalates hybrid sabotage campaign across Europe, Czech intel warns

Russia is intensifying its covert sabotage operations in Europe as part of a broader strategy to destabilize Western societies, according to the latest annual report released by the Czech Security Information Service (BIS) on

1 month ago

Top stories·World

Trump could sell NATO offensive weapons to Ukraine — Axios

Трамп предлагает продавать наступательное оружие Украине через НАТО Президент США Дональд Трамп дал понять, что может продать союзникам по НАТО как оборонительное, так и наступательное оружие для Украины, сообщает 24brussels . Это

1 month ago

Ukraine

Trump announces agreement on U.S. arms supply to Ukraine via NATO

Trump Announces U.S. Weapon Supply Plan to NATO for Ukraine U.S. President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with NATO to supply weapons to Ukraine, with NATO covering the full cost, reports

1 month ago

Ukraine

Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, signals readiness to supply weapons and confront Russia

In a striking departure from his longstanding rhetoric, former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged on July 8 the need to support Ukraine with defensive weapons, calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin’s

1 month ago

Politics·Ukraine

Six countries withdraw from Ottawa treaty amid rising security threats in Europe

On July 4, 2025, Finnish President Alexander Stubb officially approved Finland’s exit from the 1997 Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines. This move enables Finnish armed forces to actively deploy these highly effective

2 months ago

Politics·World

Putin tells Trump Russia won’t back down on Ukraine as US pauses arms transfers

Kremlin sees ‘no retreat’ from strategic goals; Trump expresses frustration over lack of progress MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, July 3 — Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump during a phone call on Wednesday that Moscow

2 months ago

Politics·World

Hour X: Russia’s war against Europe

Last year during a working meeting with officials from NATO headquarters, a remark was made in response to an observation in a study by the Strategy XXI Center, seemingly obvious on the

2 months ago

Ukraine

Poland to quintuple artillery shell production in strategic boost to support Ukraine

WARSAW, June 30 — Poland will increase its annual production of artillery shells fivefold, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Sunday during the launch of a major new defense project at the Mesko

2 months ago

World

U.S. State Department spokesperson: Russia concerned about NATO returning to its roots as a deterrent force

NATO’s Defense Spending Increase Seen as a Challenge by Russia On July 1, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested that NATO’s agreement to raise defense spending to 5% could lead to

2 months ago

Ukraine

NATO representative: Russia’s main goal is to capture Odesa

Trump Returns from NATO Summit Amid Tensions in Ukraine Following Donald Trump’s recent return from a NATO summit, the White House declared, “Dad has come home,” reflecting both triumph and mockery, reports

2 months ago

Ukraine

Trump warns Putin’s ambitions go beyond Ukraine, calls for stronger NATO resolve

The Hague, June 25 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s territorial ambitions extend well beyond Ukraine, raising fresh concerns about Moscow’s intentions toward NATO’s eastern flank.

2 months ago

Ukraine·World

Trump shifts tone on Ukraine after NATO summit meeting with Zelensky

Brussels, June 25, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit on Tuesday, marking a surprising shift in tone that could signal new

2 months ago

Ukraine·World

Hungary’s Orban vows to block Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership amid ongoing war

On June 25, 2025, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared at a NATO summit his intention to prevent Ukraine from joining both the European Union and NATO. Responding to questions about Ukrainian

2 months ago

World

Belgium’s PM criticizes NATO for neglecting Zelensky, calls for stronger EU support for Ukraine

Belgium’s Prime Minister Criticizes NATO Summit Handling of Ukraine Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) expressed disappointment over the exclusion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from the recent NATO summit, emphasizing

2 months ago

Politics

Trump embraces NATO amid EU discussions on security and trade

Discord Amidst NATO Summit’s Progress on Defense Spending Frustrations over President Trump’s trade policies toward Europe resurfaced at the recent NATO summit, where French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern over the contradiction

2 months ago

World

NATO agrees to defense spending deal in significant achievement for Trump

U.S. President Trump Cited as Influential in NATO Defense Spending During a recent NATO leaders’ meeting, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte referred to President Donald Trump as the “daddy” of the alliance,

2 months ago

World

De Wever states NATO marks the end of Europe’s historical hiatus

NATO Summit in The Hague Highlights Defense Spending Concerns During a NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, Prime Minister Bart De Wever emphasized the urgent necessity for European member states to

2 months ago

Politics

NATO frontline countries remain confident amid Trump’s doubts about collective defense

NATO Nations Assert Commitment Ahead of Talks The Nordic and Baltic countries, recognizing their vulnerability to potential aggression from Russian President Vladimir Putin, have reiterated their confidence in NATO’s collective defense commitments.

2 months ago

World

Putin suffers a defeat worse than war, says NYT

Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Marked as Major Miscalculation, Analysts Say When Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he aimed to demonstrate the West’s defeat. He underestimated the resolve and

2 months ago

Ukraine

NATO chief affirms Ukraine’s path to alliance remains irreversible Hungary and Slovakia block Russian sanctions on gas ban

NATO’s Increased Support for Ukraine: A Commitment to Security The NATO chief recently announced that updated projections indicate European and Canadian allies intend to extend over €35 billion in additional security assistance

2 months ago

World

NATO allies agree on a 5% defense spending target

Spain’s Defense Spending Adaptation at NATO Summit In an effort to align Madrid with NATO goals, a significant revision was made to the language expected to be ratified by leaders on Wednesday.

2 months ago

World

Slovakia’s NATO Loyalty Tested as PM Fico Threatens to Walk Away Over Defense Spending

In a move that stunned political analysts and diplomats alike, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has openly suggested that Slovakia could exit NATO if the country is forced to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP

2 months ago

Opinion·World

Defence: Francken aims for 10-year plan to reach 5 per cent spending standard

While NATO member states have not yet agreed on a 5 per cent defence spending standard, Defence minister Theo Francken expects Belgium to have 10 years to reach the target. For now,

2 months ago

Politics·World

NATO Summit in The Hague: No Membership Promise for Ukraine and Georgia

The NATO summit held on June 17–18, 2025, in The Hague ended without a clear commitment to grant Ukraine or Georgia a membership plan, according to reports from The Guardian and Radio Liberty. The summit’s final declaration notably lacks any

2 months ago

World

Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

The leaders of three governing parties in the federal coalition – Vooruit, MR and CD&V – have called it unrealistic to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of Belgium’s gross domestic

2 months ago

World

Proximus and Thales win major NATO IT modernisation contract

Belgian digital services and communications provider Proximus, teamed up with the French defence firm Thales in a consortium, has secured a major six-year IT contract with NATO. The deal, awarded by NATO’s

2 months ago

Politics·World

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Will NATO’s defence spending target, currently set at 2 per cent of GDP, be raised to 5 per cent? The decision will be made later this month at a summit in The

2 months ago

Politics

Belgium open to NATO’s 5% defence spending goal, but calls for “time and flexibility”

Belgium is open to gradually increasing its defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, in line with a proposal supported by the United States, but is calling for time and flexibility

2 months ago

World

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

3 months ago

World

Belgium to oppose 5% spending target at NATO meeting in Antalya

Belgian Foreign minister Maxime Prévot will oppose raising the defence spending target to 5 per cent of GDP at a NATO meeting in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday. This goal is “excessive” given

3 months ago

World

US reiterates call for NATO members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence

The US ambassador to NATO has called on alliance members to spend at least 5 per cent of their GDP on defence. Matthew Whitaker said the US was open to broader defence-related

3 months ago

World

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 months ago

Ukraine·World

France and Germany set up joint defence and security council

France and Germany have agreed to set up a joint defence and security council that will meet regularly to discuss common strategic challenges, French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday. The initiative

3 months ago

Politics·World

Orbán’s Double Game: How Hungary’s Leader Undermines the West from Within

In the heart of Europe, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has become much more than just a dissenting voice within the EU. His strategic maneuvers have evolved into a calculated game that actively undermines Western

4 months ago

World

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

4 months ago

World

Belgium accelerates military investment with more F-35s

Belgium is to buy more fighter jets, and they will once again be American F-35s. This was made clear by prime minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) during a parliamentary session on Wednesday.

4 months ago

Society

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,

4 months ago

Ukraine·World

“Vladimir, stop”: Trump’s first appeal to Putin after the massive terrorist attack on Kyiv

In the night of April 24, 2025, Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since the war began. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 215 air targets

4 months ago

Ukraine·World

Ukraine’s Defense Forces Face Disinformation — But Maintain Strategic Resilience

While Ukraine’s defenders hold the line in one of the largest wars of the 21st century, an equally aggressive battle unfolds in the media. Russia’s attempts to discredit and dehumanize the Ukrainian

4 months ago

Ukraine

Peace dictated by an aggressor is not peace — it’s a delay of the next war

Europe knows this lesson too well. Appeasement has never brought lasting peace. It has only emboldened the next tyrant. Today, Ukraine is not just defending its own borders — it is protecting

4 months ago

Ukraine·World

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.

4 months ago

World

Without Ukraine — No Peace: Europe Guarantees Kyiv’s Participation in Negotiations

In today’s geopolitical landscape, where not only the fate of a single state but also the stability of the entire continent is at stake, leading European countries have clearly outlined red lines.

4 months ago

Politics·Ukraine

Peace, not at Ukraine’s expense: The United States rejects unilateral concessions as the basis for negotiations with Russia

One of the main fears that the Kremlin is trying to impose on Ukrainian society and the international community is the supposed existence of secret agreements in which Ukraine’s interests are gradually

4 months ago

Politics·World

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

4 months ago

World

‘Putin is laughing at America’. Why the US should stop flirting with Russia – The Hill op-ed

Russia does not seek a real compromise with the West, instead, Putin “laughs” at America and wants to weaken it, writes Andrew Chahoyan, a professor at the University of Amsterdam and former

4 months ago

World

Belgian PM discusses defence and tariffs with US secretary of state

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Brussels on Friday morning. The two discussed, among other things, defence and the high trade tariffs announced by

5 months ago

Politics

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

5 months ago

Politics·Ukraine

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

5 months ago

World

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

5 months ago

Ukraine

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

5 months ago

World

Ukraine’s Capitulation to Russia Is Impossible: Consequences and Risks

Why Ukraine Will Not Surrender From the very first days of the war, Ukraine’s leadership has made its position clear: the country’s independence and sovereignty are non-negotiable. Any attempt at capitulation would

5 months ago

Ukraine

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

5 months ago

Politics

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

5 months ago

Politics

Washington’s Concessions to the Kremlin: Implications for Ukraine and the World

If Washington forces Kyiv into an openly unfavorable deal with Moscow, it will severely damage its reputation among allies. The political situation surrounding Russia’s war against Ukraine is becoming increasingly complex. Discussions

5 months ago

Ukraine

Agreement with the US: Why Ukraine Does Not Yield to Pressure but Shapes Its Own Victory Strategy

Russian Propaganda vs. RealityThe narrative that Ukraine is “forced to make a deal with the US” is a classic manipulation aimed at undermining trust in the Ukrainian government and its allies. The

6 months ago

World

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

6 months ago

World

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

6 months ago

World

Western support for Ukraine is not weakening but transforming: aid to Kyiv is an investment in Europe’s security

Brussels / Washington / Kyiv – Despite internal political developments in some countries, Western support for Ukraine remains unchanged. The United States, the European Union, and their allies continue to supply weapons,

6 months ago

World

The Danger of Power Change in Ukraine: A Strategic Mistake That Could Destroy European Security

Recently, international circles have been actively discussing the possibility of replacing Ukraine’s leader amid the upcoming US elections and Donald Trump’s statements. However, such a scenario could be a fatal mistake, endangering

6 months ago

World

NATO to coordinate security assistance and training for Ukraine

NATO will take the lead in coordinating security assistance and training for Ukrainian forces, it announced on Friday. NATO Defence ministers adopted the plan at a two-day meeting in Brussels. The plan

1 year ago

World