Swedish Security Service warns of threats from Russia, China and Iran
The image of Sweden has become a security issue, according to the Swedish Security Service
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Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine ‘shot dead in Spain’
A Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with his helicopter last year was found dead in an underground garage in Spain last week, his body riddled with bullets,…
Azerbaijan ‘desecrating graves in Nagorno-Karabakh’, says Armenian Ambassador
Azerbaijan is desecrating the graves of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, according to Tigran Balayan, the Ambassador of Armenia to Belgium and the head of Armenia's…
Azerbaijan ramping up arms purchases: Armenia
Azerbaijan is buying drones and military equipment from abroad amid heightened tensions with Armenia, a senior diplomat has claimed.
Germany and Ukraine sign surprise €1.1bn security pact
Ukraine and Germany have signed a surprise security pact valued at €1.1 billion, authorities from both countries have confirmed.
Netherlands joins coalition to provide Ukraine with hi-tech drones
The Netherlands is joining a military coalition with allies including Britain that will supply Ukraine with advanced drone technology and bolster its offensive capabilities…
EU debate on aid for alleged Hamas-linked UN organisation prompts fiery exchanges
The European Parliament saw heated debate on February 13 as MEPs argued over continuing European Union support to a UN aid agency working in the Gaza Strip.
Armenian ‘sniper’ attack broke ceasefire, says Azerbaijani official
An Armenian "sniper" attack broke the ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a senior official from Baku has claimed.
Dutch court says fighter-jet parts for Israel ‘not allowed’
A court in The Hague ruled that the Netherlands has to end exports of parts for US Lockheed Martin F35 fighter jets to Israel, due to "a clear risk of serious violations…
Orbán: I wanted Ukraine to join NATO in 2008
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has claimed he pushed for Ukraine to join NATO in 2008.
Scholz rides into US with demand it ‘stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has demanded that American lawmakers keep funding Ukraine's defensive war against Russia ahead of his state visit to the US.
Boris Johnson is the West’s strongest advocate for Ukraine, yet is backing Trump for the White House: The strategy makes sense
Donald Trump is overwhelmingly likely to be the Republican candidate for President, and some polls show him beating Biden in approval ratings by a significant margin.
European Parliament restates Russia must pay Ukraine war reparations
The European Parliament has again insisted Russia should be held accountable for all of the costs of the Ukraine war.
Out of Africa: ‘Macron folds to leave Russia with the best hand’
Marking perhaps the inglorious end to France's lengthy imperial connections with Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron's Defence Council will cut the country's…
Scholz to call for US cross-party deal on Ukraine war aid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to push US politicians to agree on a deal to fund Ukraine during an official visit to the country.
ISIS Turkey Sunday mass attack raises questions about anti-terror drive
An ISIS attack on a Sunday mass attended by Witold Lesnia, Poland's consul-general, shows Turkey has “failed” to stamp out the terrorist organisation, experts…
Poland’s Duda questions future of Crimea in Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the peninsula has historically spent more time under Russian rule than Ukrainian control
Ukrainian army chief targets Zelenskyy as axe seems about to fall
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the head of the Ukrainian army who is rumoured to be in line for the chop from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, outlined in an essay a plan for…
Polish Government sticks to demand for War compensation from Germany
Despite scepticism when in opposition, Poland’s ruling centre-left coalition Government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk signalled it is sticking to the Second…
Spain: Court reveals Puigdemont’s inner circle knew Russia would attack Ukraine
The National High Court of Spain revealed the inner circle of MEP Carles Puigdemont was aware of Russian’s plan to invade Ukraine since 2017.
Civilisational confidence: What the West lacks is not weaponry but a belief in itself. Without it, we are sure to lose the next war
In recent days, a flurry of articles has warned of an impending war with Russia, with the UK Army Chief talking about the potential need for the largest mobilisation…
Germany mulls ‘back-door’ deal to supply Ukraine with cruise missiles
The German Government is reportedly considering a “back-door” method for supplying Ukraine with cruise missiles.
Post-Ukraine, everything has changed and there is no return to normal: Reconfiguring the State to deal with recurring crises is now a matter of survival
Much of European public attention is riveted on internal issues such as net zero and deindustrialisation, the cost of living crisis, illegal migration or indeed…
Israeli, Palestinian ministers to attend meeting where EU will push for peace
The Israeli and Palestinian foreign ministers are to meet their European Union counterparts on Monday as the EU considers potential steps toward a comprehensive…
Dutch court sentences Syrian torturer to 12 years jail
A district court in The Hague has convicted a Syrian pro-government militia fighter of war crimes and crimes against humanity for complicity in torture and illegal…
EU’s Ukraine war-aid figures ‘don’t add up’, it seems
The European Union is auditing Member States' military aid to Ukraine, with Germany complaining France is not pulling its weight, as others see things differently.
The welcome but feeble Yemen strikes show that half-measures don’t work anymore: The West needs to relearn how to act with overwhelming force
The 11/12 January joint US-UK bombardment of rebel Houthi positions in the Yemen was extremely welcome despite its glaring shortcomings.
Houthi Red Sea attacks ‘humanitarian intervention’, says Irish MEP
Irish MEP Mick Wallace has described the recent string of Yemeni attacks on Red Sea shipping as a "humanitarian intervention".
NATO ‘sharpens weapons’ in light of Russian aggression
The United Kingdom is sending tens of thousands of troops to take part in a NATO military drill designed to deal with a possible Russian invasion.
Belgian minister hammered over ‘anti-Semitic’ remarks about German support for Israel
Caroline Gennez, Belgian Minister of Development Co-operation, has outraged leading German figures by questioning whether, in light of the Israel-Gaza conflict,…