Politics
NATO is close to reaching a new spending agreement aimed at satisfying former US President Donald Trump. The alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has proposed that member nations commit to allocating 3.5% of their GDP to direct defense spending by 2032, along with an additional 1.5% for broader......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, emphasizing there would be no preconditions. His goal, he said, is to secure a lasting peace and address the fundamental causes behind the three-year war. This announcement came shortly after......
Friedrich Merz, the newly appointed German Chancellor, will embark on his first international journey this Wednesday, visiting France and Poland. This trip is aimed at revitalizing Germany's relationships with key allies and reaffirming its presence on the global stage following a shaky start to......
Just days after Donald Trump assumed office for a second term, a surprising order emerged from the Pentagon: 11 scheduled military cargo flights carrying weapons to Ukraine were abruptly canceled. These flights, operating from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware and a U.S. base in Qatar, were halted without......
Germany's parliament will conduct a second vote on Tuesday to determine if Friedrich Merz will be appointed chancellor after he failed to gain enough support in the initial round. Merz, leader of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, garnered 310 votes, falling short of the required majority by six votes.......
Poland’s presidential election campaign has seen liberal frontrunner Rafal Trzaskowski navigate complex political waters. A recent debate saw Trzaskowski swiftly remove a rainbow flag placed on his lectern by a rival, Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian supported by the nationalist PiS party.......
As the NATO summit approaches in June, European leaders are engaging in discussions about the future of military spending. Scheduled to take place from June 24 to 26 in The Hague, the summit will see European nations present their plans for increasing defense budgets. Following the summit, a European......
European leaders have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine following a tense exchange between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The disagreement, which unfolded after Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and unprepared for peace with Russia,......
The European Union is expressing growing concern over Spain’s reluctance to boost its defense budget, viewing the country as a weak link in military investment. The EU Commission is particularly critical of the left-wing coalition party Sumar, led by Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz, for......
Elon Musk has emerged as a significant and controversial figure in global politics. His influence extends beyond the United States, where he has actively supported right-wing ideologies and political figures. Musk's actions have raised concerns about his role in shaping political landscapes worldwide. Political......
The situation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to evolve. On January 29, 2025, key military actions and political developments were reported from both sides. Military Activity: Ukraine’s forces successfully intercepted 65 out of 100 drones launched from Russia overnight, with 28 drones......
On January 27, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war saw continued violence and diplomatic exchanges. In the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Russian artillery fire resulted in the death of one woman and the injury of four others in nearby Kostiantynivka. Ukrainian military expert Andriy Ryzhchenko pointed......
Belarus is holding presidential elections, with President Alexander Lukashenko poised to extend his 30-year rule in the absence of significant opposition. Voters began casting ballots on Sunday at 8 am local time, marking the country's first presidential election since the mass protests in 2020,......
