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Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. Photo: Radoslaw Sikorski via X/Twitter.

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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WSJ: Russia’s new intel dept orchestrates attacks across Europe

GRU Special Tasks Department's operations included attempted killings, sabotage, and a plot to put incendiary devices on planes, reflecting Moscow’s wartime footing against the West.

byYuri Zoria

isw estonia warns russia's military buildup beyond war ukraine estonia-report russia building its capabilities only ongoing also preparation potential future conflict nato reported estonia's foreign intelligence service (efis) institute study

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ISW: Estonia warns of Russia’s military buildup beyond war in Ukraine

ISW says Estonia's report aligns with its assessments of Russia's ongoing military and societal preparations for a future war with NATO "in the medium to long term."

byYuri Zoria

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Welt: Russia arming beyond its needs in Ukraine, threatening NATO

German Maj-Gen Freuding pointed out that Russia’s intentions are uncertain but stressed that the conditions for an attack on the EU are evident.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian online recruitment of intel gatherers across Europe revealed by investigation

The coordinated Russian intelligence gathering operation via Telegram recruits Europe's Russian-speakers for collecting sensitive military info.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia may exploit its Transnistria gas crisis to advance pro-Russian influence in Moldova, media says

Russia’s gas cutoff to Transnistria impacts 300,000 people, possibly aiming to sway Moldova’s 2025 elections and block European integration.

byYuri Zoria

German soldiers take part in the NATO Nordic Response military exercises outside Alta, Norway, Thursday, March 7, 2024.

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“Not if, but when”: NATO prepares for Russian attack on Finland, Baltics and Norway

NATO sources confirm to a Finnish newspaper Iltalehti that Russia maintains detailed military plans for operations against NATO's eastern flank, which involve a three-pronged offensive using up to 600,000 troops.

byVira Kravchuk

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Binding guarantees essential for Ukraine while NATO membership remains a long-term aspiration, envoy says

Ukraine's incoming UN ambassador Andrii Melnyk says Ukraine seeks binding security commitments from European partners beyond political declarations.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia may attack NATO territory by 2030, warns German defense minister

Currently, Russia targets German infrastructure and energy systems, funds far-right parties AfD and BSW, spreads disinformation through social media, Pistorius says.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Kremlin may seek off-ramp from nuclear threats through Oreshnik missile promotion

Putin compared its destructive power to nuclear weapons, indicating a potential strategic shift in military deterrence approach as nuclear threats lose effectiveness.

byYuri Zoria

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Finnish defense ministry blocks sale of six properties to Russian citizens

The Ministry says it has denied permits for two Russian citizens attempting to purchase real estate in Finland, citing national security concerns.

byYuri Zoria

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Romania thwarts suspected Russian-directed sabotage attempt

Romanian authorities arrested a 34-year-old Colombian suspect for attempting Russian-coordinated sabotage acts targeting critical infrastructure.

byYuri Zoria

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NATO chief warns Trump: forced Ukraine peace deal could embolden China, Iran, and North Korea

Rutte cautioned the US President-elect that pressuring Ukraine into an unfavorable peace deal with Russia would lead to a significant global security threat.

byYuri Zoria

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US Republicans show lowest concern about Russia-Ukraine war threat

A Pew poll shows a sharp decline in Republican concern over Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with only 19% seeing it as a threat to US security.

byYuri Zoria

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Europe needs to wake up and revolutionize arms production, says NATO commander

Admiral Vandier says Europe needs to increase military spending beyond 2% GDP, accelerate technological innovation, and develop more flexible procurement processes.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian nuclear forces deserter reveals invasion day secrets

Russian nuclear officer exposes classified base protocols, combat readiness, and claimed personal struggle against military propaganda.

byYuri Zoria

czech intelligence chief warns against weak peace ukraine spymaster michal koudelka ceskenovinycz news ukrainian reports

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia’s weapons production outpaces EU by factor of four, German defense minister warns

In his speech, Pistorius emphasized Russia's rapid weapons production, Putin's global ambitions, and need for German military readiness.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Recent Russian missile strike shows no new nuclear threat

Russia showcased its missile capabilities with a strike on Dnipro using new ballistic missiles, alongside Putin's threats to the West, continuing Moscow's nuclear deterrence rhetoric.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW reports Kremlin threats over US approval of Ukrainian ATACMS strikes inside Russia

The UK and France still restrict their missiles, limiting Ukraine’s arsenal and leaving Russian rear areas as unjustified sanctuary zones.

byYuri Zoria