Politics
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has warned that Russia is likely to reposition its military forces closer to NATO’s eastern front once a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine, underscoring continued security concerns across the region. Speaking ahead of the first Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki,......
European leaders have announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia, coupled with a renewed commitment to finance Ukraine and establish long-term security guarantees. The measures were unveiled following high-level talks in Berlin between European and American officials aimed at sustaining pressure......
Germany is entering a new era of defense transformation as it embarks on its most ambitious military buildup since the end of World War II. The government’s goal is to strengthen national security and reinforce Europe’s defensive posture in response to growing concerns over Russia’s......
The second round of peace negotiations in Berlin between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. envoys, and European leaders made little progress after Russia dismissed the latest proposals. The discussions, aimed at finding a pathway to end the war, revealed entrenched positions on both sides......
Germany has announced a landmark defense plan to integrate Ukraine’s arms industry into its broader European security framework, signaling a shift from financial aid to strategic partnership. The new 10-point cooperation program, introduced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government during......
Estonian leader and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas cautioned that territorial concessions to Russia in Ukraine would not bring peace but rather invite further aggression. Speaking ahead of a key European Union foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Kallas said that allowing Moscow to keep......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a visit to the frontline city of Kupiansk on Friday, appearing in a flak jacket near a sign riddled with bullet holes to underscore Ukraine’s control of the contested area. His appearance came only weeks after Russia claimed to have seized the city,......
The Kremlin has sharply criticized recent warnings by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who urged alliance members to prepare for a potential large-scale confrontation with Russia. Moscow dismissed the remarks as reckless and symptomatic of leaders who, it said, have forgotten the devastation of the......
The escalating frustration in Washington over the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has prompted a grave warning from US President Donald Trump, who cautioned that continued hostilities could spiral into a global conflict. Trump expressed alarm over recent casualty figures, noting that 25,000 people—mostly......
Russia’s growing military posture has triggered new alarm across Europe, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warning that the continent must brace for the possibility of large-scale conflict. Speaking at a security forum in Berlin, Rutte said European nations have entered a “prewar era”......
NATO’s secretary general Mark Rutte has warned that Europe must prepare for the possibility of war, describing the continent as Russia’s next potential target. Speaking in Berlin, Rutte said Russia could be ready to challenge NATO militarily within five years, urging member states to increase......
European leaders intensified high-level consultations this week as diplomatic pressure mounts to shape a potential peace arrangement for Ukraine amid a renewed US push to end the conflict. Meetings in London and Brussels underscored Europe’s determination to influence any future deal, as its leaders......
Germany is rapidly reshaping its defense strategy, signaling a decisive break from decades of post-Cold War restraint. The government aims to reach 3.5% of GDP in defense spending by 2029, positioning the country among NATO’s most committed members as the alliance sets historic new military investment......
