Europe
NATO
Europe Needs to ‘Believe and Trust’ in Its Own Defense Capability
Europe must prepare a “Plan B” and rely less on Washington as US security commitments become less certain, ex-NATO official says.
June 4, 2026
Azerbaijan
OPINION: Why Azerbaijan Wants Pashinyan to Survive
Azerbaijan favors a sovereign Armenian neighbor over a Russian proxy, seeing Pashinyan’s survival as key to weakening Moscow’s regional grip.
June 4, 2026
Ukraine
Kallas Says Ukraine’s Deep Strikes Are Causing ‘Panic’ in the Kremlin
The EU’s top diplomat said Kyiv’s strikes on Russian oil and military sites show Moscow is losing money, men and momentum.
June 4, 2026
Drones
Romania Wants to Boost Air Defence After Drone Strike Blamed on Russia
Oana Toiu said there was no suggestion yet that Russia had intentionally targeted the 10-storey block in Galati on Friday last week, but Moscow bore “responsibility” for the strike.
June 3, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Ends Two-Year Block on Ukraine Arms Payouts
Hungary has ended its blockade on Ukraine arms reimbursements, unlocking €6.6B in EU funds after two years of stalled payments.
June 3, 2026
Ukraine
Svyrydenko Visits Estonia, Thanks Tallinn for Military Support, Backing Ukraine’s EU Path
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko visited Estonia on Tuesday for talks focused on military support, defense technologies, sanctions against Russia and Ukraine’s European integration.
June 2, 2026
Europe
EU Prepares 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Targeting Oil Revenues and Shadow Fleet
The EU is preparing a new sanctions package against Russia targeting oil revenues, banks, shadow fleet vessels, and potentially senior Kremlin-linked figures, according to diplomats.
June 2, 2026
Europe
Germany’s Schröder Reportedly in Moscow
The former German chancellor was named by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a potential negotiator for the EU.
June 2, 2026
Russia
Detained Russia-Linked Tanker Arrives in France
It is the fourth such ship that France has seized since September last year on suspicions of belonging to the “shadow fleet,” which Russia is believed to use to circumvent Western sanctions.
June 2, 2026
NATO
Drone Strike in Romania: How Should Nato Respond?
Two people were injured on Thursday night when a drone struck a block of flats in Galați, Romania.
June 2, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Thanks France After Navy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
President Zelensky said Russian oil revenues should fund protection against aggression, not Moscow’s war.
June 2, 2026
Ukraine
Former Polish Ambassador Returns Ukrainian Honor Over UPA Dispute
Former Polish Ambassador to Ukraine returned a Ukrainian state award after Kyiv granted an elite military unit the honorary title “Heroes of the UPA.”
June 1, 2026
Ukraine
Polish Official Says Zelensky Should Apologize Over UPA Row
A senior aide to Polish President Karol Nawrocki said Volodymyr Zelensky should apologize for naming a Ukrainian military unit after the UPA.
June 1, 2026
Ukraine
Merz to Gather European Leaders Ahead of NATO Summit
Merz will host key European leaders in Berlin to coordinate a strategy ahead of the NATO summit and demonstrate Europe’s defense commitments to Trump.
June 1, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Syncs With 20th EU Sanctions Package, Targets Oil Firms, Drone Makers in Russia, Propaganda in Donbas
Ukraine has aligned with the EU’s 20th sanctions package, expanding restrictions on Russian oil, drone producers and military-linked entities.
June 1, 2026
Russia
France, Partners Intercept Russian Oil Tanker
The tanker was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, said President Emmanuel Macron.
June 1, 2026
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