Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass overnight attack
At least four people have died and more than 100 have been injured after Russia launched one of its most powerful attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
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Zelensky calls long-range strikes on Russia ‘fair’ as Rutte confirms NATO summit invite
The Ankara meeting is expected to test the alliance's unity at a time of significant divisions between the Trump administration and European allies.
Trump pledges 5,000 more US troops for Poland citing Nawrocki election win
"Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki".
Rutte warns of ‘devastating’ NATO response to any attack on ally
"Let no one be in any doubt. Our capability and our determination to defend every ally are absolute.
Buy European: Sweden orders €4 billion worth of frigates in France
Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to supply four new frigates in a major defence contract worth approximately €4 billion, marking one of the largest military…
Russia begins three-day nuclear weapons drills as Putin heads to China
Moscow flaunts its atomic arsenal as Ukraine steps up drone strikes and the president travels to Beijing.
Belarus begins nuclear weapons drills with Russian support
Russia denies any plans to use Belarusian territory to launch attacks on Ukraine
EU considers military mission in Lebanon as UNIFIL prepares to withdraw
The plan was outlined by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign and defence ministers in Brussels.
Zelensky meets Palantir CEO in Kyiv to ‘deepen Ukraine’s AI defence push’
Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed in a separate statement that he had also met Alex Karp.
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia public broadcasters pull Eurovision over Israel
They have confirmed they will not air this year's Eurovision Song Contest, escalating a wider protest at Israel's participation in the event.
Netanyahu wants to end US military aid to Israel within a decade
"I want to bring American financial aid to zero, the financial component of the military cooperation we have, because we receive $3,800,000,000 a year."
Long-range strike is Europe’s best defence
After years of neglect and dithering, defence is now firmly established at the top of the European policy agenda.
Venice Biennale jury resigns with Russia and Israel in ICC’s sights
Days before the Venice Biennale was due to open its doors, its entire international jury quietly walked away.
NATO meets in secret with TV and film makers
NATO has held a series of closed-door meetings with screenwriters, directors and producers from the film and television industries in Europe and the United States.
Trump warns US troop withdrawal from Germany will go far beyond 5,000 as Merz row deepens
This decision comes amidst an increasingly contentious exchange over the manner in which the US has handled its war with Iran.
Ukraine angry over US-brokered prisoner swap between Poland and Belarus
While Warsaw celebrated the freeing of a high-profile Polish journalist from Belarus, Ukraine protested that as part of a prisoner swap brokered by the US, Poland…
Russia expands ban list of European officials after new EU sanctions
Russia has significantly expanded its list of European officials and representatives banned from entering the country, in retaliation for the European Union's twentieth…
Neither bombs nor reformist illusions will deliver freedom in Iran
The Iranian situation is as dangerous as it is misunderstood. A fragile ceasefire hangs by a thread. The region remains volatile.
Almost 214,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by journalists
Independent Russian journalists have verified the identities of 213,858 Russian military personnel killed in the war against Ukraine, marking another grim milestone…
EU considers visa ban for Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine
The European Union is considering restricting entry into the Schengen area for Russian nationals who have taken part in the war in Ukraine, as discussions among…
Pentagon floats suspending ‘terrible ally’ Spain out of NATO
An internal Pentagon email has outlined options for punishing NATO allies seen as insufficiently supportive during US operations in the Iran war, including the possibility…
Tusk doubts US ‘loyalty’ if Russia attacks
Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has cast doubt on whether the US would be “loyal” to its NATO commitments in the event of a Russian attack on NATO’s…
Former Finnish PM Marin: Europe cannot ‘rule out’ war with Russia
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin has said Europe cannot rule out the prospect of war with Russia.
One third of enterprises involved in Russian Su-57 fighter jet production remain unsanctioned
Approximately one third of the 103 enterprises involved in the production of Russia’s Su-57 multirole fighter jets are not subject to sanctions by any country…
Russia exposes European drone sites as Moscow escalates Ukraine-linked pressure campaign
Russia has published what it says are the addresses of European companies involved in drone production for Ukraine, portraying them as active elements in the conflict’s…
Trump launches public attack on Meloni over Iran war, NATO and Vatican row
US President Donald Trump has launched an unusually sharp public attack on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, marking a notable deterioration in relations between…
EU-Israel agreement could be revised amid ‘disproportionate’ strikes on Lebanon, says France
France’s foreign ministry has said the European Union’s association agreement with Israel could be reopened for discussion in light of what it calls “disproportionate”…
Three military lessons from the Iran war
The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was a welcome development, although many of its details, as well as the actual facts on the ground…
Iran: EU welcomes ceasefire
Following the agreement between the US and Iran on a ceasefire and the safe transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, European leaders and Iranian opposition…
Austria’s media regulator sanctions its state broadcaster ORF over pro-Hamas reporting
Austria's state broadcasting behemoth ORF has come under criticism for what regulators call its one-sided reporting on the Gaza war.