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Thousands gather in Belgrade for funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic
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Thousands gather in Belgrade for funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic

Thousands gathered in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on Monday for the funeral and procession of war criminal Ratko Mladic. Bosnia and Herzegovina is recalling diplomatic staff from Belgrade over Serbia's tributes to Mladic
EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid
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EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid

An attack using military equipment, says EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Russia’s bomber drones in Germany this summer. The response from the EU will be ambassadors recalled, more sanctions in the pipeline and more air defense for Ukraine
Germany says Russia behind explosive drone incident at Leipzig airport
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Germany says Russia behind explosive drone incident at Leipzig airport

Russia was responsible for the incident involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle airport in August, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says. Germany is closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin in immediate response and threatening sanctions
Lavrov says NATO’s Arctic activity is a direct security threat to Russia
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Lavrov says NATO’s Arctic activity is a direct security threat to Russia

Russia sees NATO's activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an article, according to Reuters.
Iceland rules out EU accession talks during current term after referendum defeat
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Iceland rules out EU accession talks during current term after referendum defeat

Iceland says no to EU negotiations in the country's referendum. Nearly 53 percent voted against resuming accession talks
Iceland votes on reopening EU talks in expected close race
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Iceland votes on reopening EU talks in expected close race

Today, Icelanders go to the polls to say yes or no to reopening EU negotiations. But the issue is dividing the country, and it is expected to be a very close race
Sweden and Finland deepen military cooperation along Russian border
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Sweden and Finland deepen military cooperation along Russian border

Sweden and Finland are strengthening their military cooperation along the border with Russia.
US Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe run low, sources say
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US Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe run low, sources say

The US military’s stockpile of advanced air defense missiles in Europe is severely depleted, two military sources warn. One reason is the U
Blue/Yellow founder says Ukraine war is now dominated by drones, urges more Western support
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Blue/Yellow founder says Ukraine war is now dominated by drones, urges more Western support

His organization has raised over a billion kronor in support of Ukraine. Nowadays, almost all the money goes to drone technology
Sources: CIA chief warned Russia not to attack NATO
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Sources: CIA chief warned Russia not to attack NATO

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a high-profile visit to Russia earlier this week. Now, several media outlets are reporting that the purpose of the trip was to warn Russia against attacking NATO
US to brief NATO allies on troop review in Europe
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US to brief NATO allies on troop review in Europe

How many US soldiers will remain in Europe? On Thursday, NATO countries will receive information about US plans.
Sweden’s Election Authority prepares for cyberattacks, disinformation and forest fires ahead of vote
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Sweden’s Election Authority prepares for cyberattacks, disinformation and forest fires ahead of vote

Disinformation, cyberattacks and forest fires. The potential threats to this fall's elections are many
Norway pledges $9 billion in continued support for Ukraine
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Norway pledges $9 billion in continued support for Ukraine

Norway is pledging nine billion dollars, equivalent to 85 billion kronor, in continued support for Ukraine. The announcement came as leaders of the Baltic and Nordic countries met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
Russia escalates disinformation campaign ahead of French presidential election
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Russia escalates disinformation campaign ahead of French presidential election

With eight months to go until the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up efforts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted in smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities
Former Lithuanian President Doubts US Would Send Troops if Russia Escalates Baltic Provocations
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Former Lithuanian President Doubts US Would Send Troops if Russia Escalates Baltic Provocations

Arson, cyberattacks and drones going off course. Russia is reportedly escalating provocations around the Baltic Sea to test the borders
Russia ramps up disinformation campaign against France ahead of presidential election
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Russia ramps up disinformation campaign against France ahead of presidential election

With eight months to go before the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up its attempts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted by smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities
Expert says Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi defence pact aims to counter Iranian influence
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Expert says Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi defence pact aims to counter Iranian influence

The new defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia appears set to grow. Egypt is also expected to join
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign new defense cooperation agreement
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign new defense cooperation agreement

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a new defense cooperation agreement. “The agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against all aggression and stipulates that an armed attack against one of the three states will be considered an attack against them all,” a joint statement said
Germany sees hybrid attack scenario after armed drone found at Leipzig airport
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Germany sees hybrid attack scenario after armed drone found at Leipzig airport

The drone found at an airport north of Leipzig and armed with explosives has been disarmed, and according to German Interior Minister Dobrindt, police are continuing to secure the airport. "My assessment is that we are dealing with a hybrid attack scenario," he says, German media report
Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief Zaluzhny says Ukraine will never join NATO
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Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief Zaluzhny says Ukraine will never join NATO

Ukraine's former commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny says the country will "never" join NATO, despite Kyiv's repeated ambitions to become a member of the military alliance.
Estonians train as civilian drone pilots amid fears of Russian threat from the east
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Estonians train as civilian drone pilots amid fears of Russian threat from the east

The big neighbor to the east casts a dark shadow over the Baltic countries. The fear of war is palpable
US general warns Pentagon lacks enough warships to protect Israel, report says
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US general warns Pentagon lacks enough warships to protect Israel, report says

The US does not have enough warships in the Mediterranean to continue protecting Israel from ballistic missiles.
Bohlin: Sweden’s will to defend is in our heads
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Bohlin: Sweden’s will to defend is in our heads

The will to defend is strong, and Swedish psychological defense is in good shape, according to Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M). But the government wants to sharpen its ability to counter disinformation and influence campaigns
Saab wins another multi-billion order for GlobalEye aircraft, buyer undisclosed
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Saab wins another multi-billion order for GlobalEye aircraft, buyer undisclosed

The defense group Saab has secured another multi-billion-dollar order for its GlobalEye aircraft model. The buyer is unknown, however, and Saab only says it is "a country in the Middle East region
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