Europe’s Groundhog Day: Zelenskyy demands Europe stop waiting and start acting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos on 22 January 2025, calling on Europe…
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Zelenskyy urges EU to build its own joint army to counter Russia’s growing military buildup
The Ukrainian President said Europe must prepare a joint army of at least 3 million troops to respond to Russia’s ambitions.
Ban lifted: Helsinki’s landmine treaty withdrawal now officially active
Finland is the latest country to abandon the landmine treaty, following similar decisions by its neighbors that also border Russia, as Moscow threatens the security of them all.
Parts of Berlin still without power after sabotage—Ukrainians organize one of the warming shelters
With repairs delayed, locals find relief in aid points set up by authorities, and one by Ukrainian refugees who know how to survive outages.
Russia is targeting Germany already — and Berlin believes worse is coming
In a document, reviewed by Bloomberg, the German military warns hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure could be a warm-up for open war.
Latvia just finished building a 280-kilometer fence to keep Russia out
With the physical barrier on the Russian and Belarusian borders now complete, authorities plan to create the most modern border protection system on the EU's eastern frontier by installing smart technology by the end of 2026.
Poland prepares €2 billion anti-drone barrier to deter future Russian UAV incursions
Officials say the system will fuse cannons, jammers, and missile tech to shield the eastern border from evolving threats.
Frontline report: Russian border provocation caught on film as Estonia responds with firewalls and fences
Three border guards trespassing for 20 minutes wasn’t a mistake — it may be a signal of things to come.
If China moves on Taiwan, Russia may strike Europe, NATO chief warns
If Russia takes Ukraine, NATO would face massive new costs, Rutte warns — far beyond current commitments.
Le Monde: Romanian passport scam gave EU access to thousands of Russians — some stole names of fallen Ukrainian soldiers
As investigations spread, the scale of falsified documents and stolen histories paints a damning picture of legal failure.
Russia plays the ultimate squatter card at its closing Gdańsk consulate it never actually owned or paid for
Moscow stationed an embassy worker inside the building, claiming the premises remain inviolable diplomatic property even after the mission shuts down.
European Parliament backs “military Schengen” to speed troop movement across EU amid Russian threat
MEPs support removing internal EU borders to allow rapid troop movement, including within 24 hours in a crisis.
How Norway became a test target for Russia’s Arctic hybrid war
Since 2014, Moscow has escalated its use of grey-zone provocations and propaganda in Svalbard, aiming to undermine Norwegian sovereignty, a new report finds.
Russia escalates spying on German army over Ukraine support, Berlin’s counterintelligence report finds
The report warns of increased intelligence activity targeting German troop deployments, weapon systems, and NATO-related operational infrastructure.
Russia eyes Moldova’s Transnistria as new threat axis toward Odesa, says Ukrainian intelligence
Sources say Moscow is fueling military buildup and deploying agents in Moldova’s Russian-backed enclave to pressure Ukraine.
Finland makes drone training compulsory for all new soldiers
The Finnish military now includes drone warfare skills in every conscript’s training starting in 2025.
Lithuania blames Belarus for hybrid attack that paralyzed Vilnius Airport
Balloons flying in from Belarus forced sudden airspace restrictions as tensions across the border flare again.
Kraków police bust suspected Russian hacker targeting Polish firms’ data systems
Authorities in Poland placed the suspect in temporary custody after allegations of unauthorized intrusion into multiple companies’ networks.
British politician jailed for promoting Kremlin propaganda in EU Parliament for bribes
The former Welsh leader of Reform UK, Nathan Gill, secretly pushed Moscow’s talking points in exchange for bribes, prosecutors said.
“Not at war, no longer at peace”: NATO commander warns Russia watches Europe closely and exploits every crack in its shield
NATO's restrained response to Russian drones won't prevent next violation, he added.