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Romania has become the latest NATO member to report a Russian drone entering its airspace, while Poland scrambled jets in response to new drone strikes near its border in Ukraine. According to Romania’s defense ministry, the drone crossed into Romanian airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian......
The Kremlin declared on Friday that peace negotiations with Ukraine are currently on “pause,” while Kyiv accused Moscow of seeking to occupy the entire country. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions, including joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises and the recent incursion......
Stockholm/Kiev, September 11, 2025 – The Swedish government announced on Thursday a military aid package for Ukraine worth 80 billion kronor (€7.3 billion) over the next two years, covering 2026 and 2027. Sweden’s Defense Minister, Pål Jonson, emphasized the continuity of the......
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday of a “real risk” that the war in Ukraine could spread beyond its borders. The statement came after Polish authorities reported the interception of Russian drones that had entered their territory. “This episode once......
At least 20 civilians were killed on Tuesday after a Russian airstrike hit the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. In a statement on social media, Zelensky denounced what he described as a “barbaric Russian strike with an aerial bomb,”......
Kiev, September 7, 2025 – The headquarters of the Ukrainian government in Kiev was set ablaze Sunday following a record overnight Russian airstrike, killing at least five people, including two in the capital. “For the first time, the roof and upper floors of the government headquarters were......
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he intends to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the “coming days” to review the situation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict since their last meeting at the White House last month. “I will speak with him very soon, and......
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated on Wednesday that Thursday’s meeting in Paris of the volunteer coalition will “clarify” European countries’ commitment to providing security guarantees for Ukraine, pending the contribution of the United States. “I expect to have,......
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Wednesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing, where both leaders attended the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II. During the meeting, the Kremlin reported that Putin expressed his gratitude......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is traveling to Beijing aboard his armored train to attend a massive military parade on Wednesday, where he is expected to appear alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in what observers describe as a historic moment. Kim departed......
The European Union is expected to reach a new record in defense spending this year, with expenditures projected at €381 billion, according to the European Defence Agency (EDA). This figure surpasses last year’s €343 billion, which had already set a historic peak compared to 2023. “Europe......
Approximately 2,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed while fighting in the ongoing war in Ukraine alongside Russian forces, according to South Korean intelligence assessments disclosed on Tuesday. The updated figure was shared by South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun following a closed-door......
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin launched strong attacks against the United States and the West on Monday during a high-level summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tianjin, China. The gathering brought together leaders from across Eurasia and......
