UK forms second “NATO” inside Alliance amid fears of 2027 global conflict with Russia and China
In just one week, Britain has sealed two landmark defense deals with France and Germany, forming a new trilateral military bloc.
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Forged in war, built for Europe: Ukraine’s combat-proven arms to join EU defense drive
Under SAFE, Ukraine steps into the joint production with €150 billion in reach.
Another wave of steel heads for Ukraine — this time, from Estonia
Tallinn’s latest weapon delivery speaks loudly — more shells for a war with no pause.
Europe offers Ukraine postwar shield—but Washington refuses to help raise it
Plans for a Western coalition to deter future Russian aggression stall as Trump’s White House declines to back Europe's security guarantees,
“Not a British plan”: France and UK split over proposed Ukraine one-month truce plan
British officials have refuted Emmanuel Macron's claims of a joint one-month limited ceasefire plan for Ukraine that would cover airspace, maritime zones, and energy infrastructure.
Trump has no plan for peace negotiations and it won’t work, says Danish military analyst
Anders Puck Nielsen says it’s too early to overreact - the real developments will unfold in the coming months when Trump realizes his strategy doesn’t work.
Zelenskyy, Macron agree that Ukraine needs strong security guarantees
Ukrainian and French presidents spoke following a Paris meeting of European leaders, held a day before US-Russian Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine or EU participation.
Sikorski says EU will not form a united army despite Russian threat
The Polish FM dismissed the notion of merging EU national armies into a single force, but stressed the need for Europe to reinforce its military capabilities and invest in defense production.
European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump pushes for talks with Russia
The EU and UK leaders will meet in Paris following the US move to initiate separate peace talks with Russia, while Ukraine warns against exclusion from negotiations about its future.
Russia’s 1.5 mn force dwarfs combined European armies, Zelenskyy warns
In Davos, Zelenskyy stressed that Russia's military force of 1.5 million personnel vastly outnumbers European armies, with France's 200,000-strong military being Europe's second-largest.
Europe must strengthen defense policy, Zelenskyy urges at Davos forum
Zelenskyy added that "there is no need to play on people's emotions that defense should be compensated at the expense of medicine or pensions – this is not fair."
Netherlands purchases replacements for Patriot system components given to Ukraine
The Dutch military has ordered Patriot air defense system components worth $529 million from Raytheon to replace equipment transferred to Ukraine.
German FM criticizes her government’s hesitancy on Ukraine support
Baerbock confronts the government's cautious approach, highlighting internal divisions and political disagreements over funding mechanisms amid the election campaign.
Czech PM warns against appeasing Putin in Russo-Ukrainian war
Petr Fiala stresses the importance of continued Ukraine support, announces Czech defense spending increases.
Czech intelligence chief warns against weak peace in Ukraine
If Ukraine accepts weak peace terms with Russia, it poses a strategic threat to Central and Eastern Europe, says Michal Koudelka.
Biden was “killing Ukraine softly.” Trump won’t wait
Ukraine must pivot from Biden's "killing softly" approach to Trump's deal-making style while avoiding quick compromises, warns Atlantic Council analyst Getmanchuk.
NATO defense ministers to begin talks on new Russia strategy
NATO is preparing to reshape its strategy towards Russia, recognizing the obsolescence of previous cooperation agreements, Politico says.
New EU defense commissioner: “Peace can be achieved only if Ukraine wins and restores its territorial sovereignty”
EU appointed its first-ever Defense Commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, on 17 September 2024.
Borrell: Russia is the most existential threat to Europe
Speaking at Oxford University, EU Representative for Security Policy Josep Borrell said Europeans should be aware of the prospect of having Russian troops on the Polish border, and Russia controlling 44% of the world‘s grain market if there is a weak reaction now.
German Foreign Minister: NATO is “central anchor of security” in Europe
Calling Russia's war against Ukraine the "greatest-ever threat to peace in Europe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has highlighted the alliance's importance in maintaining peace and security in Europe