Europe
Europe
Rutte Calls NATO’s Decision Not to Down Russian Jets ‘Proportional’ After Recent Incursions
Commenting on recent Russian airspace violations, the NATO chief said that since the alliance is stronger, it will only resort to downing the planes if they pose a direct threat.
Oct. 14, 2025
Russia
Rutte Says Russia’s Novorossiysk Submarine Was ‘Limping Home’ After Sighting Near France
The NATO chief and former Dutch prime minister mocked the Russian submarine after it surfaced off the coast of France and was later escorted by the Dutch navy.
Oct. 14, 2025
Ukraine
‘Push Putin, Pressure Allies’ – Trump Reportedly Ties Tomahawk Deal to German Missile Transfer
The US President is nearing a decision on Tomahawk missiles, a move sources tell Kyiv Post is calculated to compel Moscow and end allied hesitation. Zelensky’s visit will seal defense cooperation.
Oct. 14, 2025
Russia
Frozen Russian Billions Seen as EU’s Best Bet to Sustain Ukraine Aid – Bloomberg
The EU is increasingly convinced that tapping around €200 billion ($232 billion) in frozen Russian central bank assets is the only option for sustainably funding Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.
Oct. 13, 2025
Zelensky
‘Even More Vile’ – Zelensky Warns Russia Exploiting Lack of ‘Attention’ on War
“Russia is now taking advantage of the moment – the fact that the Middle East and domestic issues in every country are getting maximum attention,” Zelensky said in his call with Macron.
Oct. 13, 2025
Netherlands
Belgium Foils Jihadist Plot to Assassinate PM De Wever
Dutch politician Geert Wilders and Antwerp’s mayor were also reportedly targeted in the plot involving homemade explosives.
Oct. 10, 2025
Europe
NATO Mulls Military Response to Putin’s Hybrid Tactics
The talks aim to set a standard response to Russian airspace incursions within the alliance, though NATO officials acknowledge divisions over how far action should go.
Oct. 10, 2025
Germany
Berlin to Buy Over 600 Skyranger Anti-Drone Systems
Germany’s Bundeswehr is set to spend €9 billion ($10 billion) on Rheinmetall air defense systems, to be delivered by 2030, as drone sightings heighten fears over the country’s airspace security.
Oct. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv to Receive Skyranger Anti-Drone Systems Mounted on Leopard Tank Chassis
Rheinmetall, the system’s manufacturer, said the batch – quantity unspecified – is financed by an unnamed EU nation using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Oct. 10, 2025
NATO
‘We’re All Stepping It Up’ – Trump and Finnish President Vow More Pressure on Moscow
A day after the Kremlin said that the “momentum” towards peace had vanished, new NATO partners meet in Washington to confirm commitment to bring a Gaza-like deal to end Moscow’s brutal invasion.
Oct. 10, 2025
Europe
Georgian Court Sentences Poet to 2 Years in Prison For ‘Resisting’ Police
Zviad Ratiani’s sentence was handed down amid protests against the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party that have continued for nearly a year.
Oct. 9, 2025
Hungary
EU to Investigate Alleged Hungarian Spy Network in Brussels
A media investigation alleges that Orban’s intelligence service operated covertly in Brussels throughout the 2010s – bringing already strained relations to a new low.
Oct. 9, 2025
EU
Ukraine Allocates Additional $882 Million to Defense Against Russia
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the money will be spent on purchasing weapons and military equipment and developing Ukraine’s defense industry, among other things.
Oct. 8, 2025
Germany
German Law Authorizing Police to Shoot Down Drones Passes First Phase
The draft law, approved by Merz’s cabinet on Wednesday, was introduced in response to a spate of recent drone violations of German airspace.
Oct. 8, 2025
Europe
Babiš: Not ‘a Single Crown’ for Ukraine From Czechia’s State Budget
The forerunner for Czechia’s next prime minister reverted to the “Czechia First” rhetoric that helped his party win votes on Wednesday.
Oct. 8, 2025
Europe
Negotiations with Putin ‘Tougher’ Than Gaza Peace Talks, Trump Admits
Trump tells reporters he thought ending the Ukraine conflict “would have been one of the easy ones,” while claiming a Middle East agreement is very close.
Oct. 8, 2025
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