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War in Ukraine
Merz Floats Article 5-Like Guarantees for Ukraine as Kremlin Pushes Back
Berlin talks considered NATO-style protections for Ukraine after a ceasefire, but Russia rejected a truce, and doubts linger over security guarantees and frozen assets ahead of a key EU summit.
Dec. 17, 2025
Security
Finland Says Not Ready to Offer Security Guarantees to Ukraine
The debate highlights Europe’s internal disparity in defining future security commitments for Kyiv, and how far individual states are willing to go as peace talks unravel.
Dec. 4, 2025
Europe
European Defense Ministers Reaffirm Unity at Berlin E5 Meeting, Pledge Deeper Support for Ukraine
Marking a year of the Group of Five format, ministers outlined steps to expand Europe’s defense industry, reinforce Ukraine’s capabilities, and confront hybrid threats as Russia intensifies attacks.
Nov. 14, 2025
Russia
Croatia Votes to Reintroduce Compulsory Military Service
Authorities will start calling conscripts born in 2007 for medical checkups by the end of the year. It is planned to call up to 4,000 male recruits every year, and women can sign up voluntarily.
Oct. 27, 2025
Europe
‘Defending the Country Is Crucial’ – Croatia Reinstates Conscription Over European Security Concerns
Croatia’s parliament on Friday passed a law that will see thousands of men undergo mandatory military training each year.
Oct. 24, 2025
Russia
Latvia Orders 841 Russians to Leave Over Language and Residency Law Violations
It was also reported on Friday that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are drawing up contingency plans for mass evacuations in case of a Russian attack as national security concerns intensify.
Oct. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Defense Exports Are Silver Bullet for Industry: MITS Capital Founder Says
Hundreds of Ukrainian defense firms are focused on winning the war, not profits – but after Russia’s defeat, will reduced numbers and export limits make them leave the country or vanish?
Updated: Sept. 25, 2025
NATO
EXPLAINED: How Many Times Has NATO Hit the Article 4 Button?
NATO Article 4 is the alliance’s quiet alarm bell short of a full military response – and Poland just rang it after Wednesday’s Russian drone airspace violations. But how many times has it been used?
Updated: Sept. 10, 2025
NATO
US to Cut Security Programs for Countries Bordering Russia
The move is reportedly aimed at prompting wealthier European nations to shoulder a greater share of the security support for frontline countries vulnerable to Russian aggression.
Sept. 5, 2025
Europe
German Cabinet Agrees Steps to Boost Army Recruitment
From Jan. 1 next year, a questionnaire will be sent to all young German men and women to assess their interest in serving, including questions on their level of fitness, skills and interests.
Aug. 27, 2025
US
‘Stop Fueling Russia’s War’: US Calls Out China at UN
Top US envoy at the UN demands that Russia agrees a peace deal, citing Trump’s 50-day ultimatum.
July 26, 2025
Ukraine
‘The Price of Freedom’ – Ukraine Celebrates ‘Day of Remembrance’ for Political Victims of USSR
“Mass political repression in the USSR, especially in the period of the ‘Great Terror’ (1937-1938) have become one of the most tragic pages of the history of Ukraine,” Ministry of Culture remembers.
May 19, 2025
Security
Hegseth Found Using ‘Dirty Internet’ Connection
The latest setback for the embattled US Defense Secretary centers on his use of an insecure web connection, as one of his top advisers is sent packing, leaving a leadership void in the Pentagon.
April 25, 2025
Ukraine
The Unseen Threat: Russia’s Growing Intelligence Presence in the West
Russia is waging an intelligence war against the West – cyberattacks, sabotage, and disinformation are just the beginning. Here’s how it must respond now, says an American intelligence insider.
April 23, 2025
Ukraine
UK Sends Ukraine £752M Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
Financial aid to Ukraine from the UK under the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative has reached almost $2 billion in total.
April 15, 2025
US
‘A Great Patriot’ – Trump Purges National Security Team After Meeting With Conspiracy Theory Peddler
Six people from the NSC were sacked after the meeting, including three senior officials on the body which advises the president on top foreign policy matters from Ukraine to Gaza.
April 4, 2025