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Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey.

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Germany and UK Collaborate on Robot Development for European Security

Germany and the United Kingdom are cooperating to develop robots, according to the countries' defense ministers. According to the German defense minister Boris Pistorius, the work has already begun and will be important for Europe's security.

Germany and UK Collaborate on Robot Development for European Security

NATO to Set New Defense Spending Targets, Sweden Backs Ukraine's NATO Aspirations

Already in a month, NATO will be able to make decisions on significantly increased targets for defense expenditures, promises Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Sweden is simultaneously standing up for Ukraine's continued NATO dream.

NATO to Set New Defense Spending Targets, Sweden Backs Ukraine's NATO Aspirations

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

It is up to proof for Russia if they truly want to have any talks, notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). More sanctions are announced.

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts Estonia's Attempt to Board Sanctioned Ship

When Estonia wanted to inspect a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet", Russia sent a fighter plane to the area, according to the Estonian government. "Completely unacceptable", explains Estonia's foreign minister.

Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts Estonia's Attempt to Board Sanctioned Ship

Belgian Police Arrest Suspect in NATO Corruption and Money Laundering Case

Belgian police have arrested one person in the coastal town of Bredene, suspected of corruption and money laundering linked to the military alliance Nato. This is announced by Belgian prosecutors in a press release.

Belgian Police Arrest Suspect in NATO Corruption and Money Laundering Case

Trump Pushes NATO Defense Spending Target to 5 Percent

Donald Trump seems to get what he wants in Nato when number tricks push up the defence target to 5 percent. The military alliance is meeting now – possibly with Trump himself present.

Trump Pushes NATO Defense Spending Target to 5 Percent

Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Demands for a ceasefire are met with counter-demands, ultimatum after ultimatum, and both Russia and Ukraine anxiously follow every hint from the USA. But Vladimir Putin's goal with the invasion remains firm, emphasizes FOI analyst Johan Norberg.

Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest.

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Spending Goal by 2032

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants the member countries to agree on increasing their defense expenditures to 5 percent of GDP at the summit in June. The goal is to be achieved by 2032.

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Spending Goal by 2032

France and Poland Sign Pact for Mutual Defense and Nuclear Protection

Mutual security guarantees are included when France and Poland sign a new strategic cooperation agreement. > If there is an attack on Poland or France, both countries promise each other mutual support, including military, says Tusk before departing for Friday's ceremony in Nancy in eastern France, reports news agency AFP.

France and Poland Sign Pact for Mutual Defense and Nuclear Protection

Kristersson in Oslo: Nordic Leaders Push for Ukraine Ceasefire

The Nordic countries and allies within the defense cooperation JEF are now participating in the attempts to achieve a month-long ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Ultimately, Russia must know that there is an "or else", that forces them to accept a ceasefire and respect it, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT in Oslo.

Kristersson in Oslo: Nordic Leaders Push for Ukraine Ceasefire

Kristersson Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Ulf Kristersson is attending a dinner in Oslo tonight within the British-led defence cooperation JEF. The Prime Minister will prepare with Nordic colleagues for the next major summit with Donald Trump, in the Netherlands in June.

Kristersson Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

George Simion from the far-right party AUR is heading for a clear victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election. When almost all votes have been counted, he has received around 40 percent.

George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

Rutte Proposes 3.5 Percent GDP Defense Spending for NATO Members

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte wants the member countries to increase their defense spending to 3. 5 percent of GDP – and then allocate an additional 1.

Rutte Proposes 3.5 Percent GDP Defense Spending for NATO Members

USA and Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals and Energy Deal

USA and Ukraine have agreed on a deal that gives the USA access to Ukrainian natural resources such as critical minerals, oil, and gas. Despite some hesitation from Ukraine's side, they finally agreed to a deal to secure continued support from the USA.

USA and Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals and Energy Deal

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

In Valencia, Europe's currently heaviest party group is meeting – the conservative and Christian democratic EPP. Amidst shaky peace negotiations for Ukraine and customs chaos.

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

Tiktok and Donald Trump are in focus as Romania holds presidential elections – six months after the fiasco last autumn. The Far-Right is leading in the opinion polls.

Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

Our time is described as "probably the most dramatic period in modern history", when Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers hold a top meeting on Bornholm. Together with Germany, Poland, and France, a strong support for Ukraine is expressed at a crucial moment.

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

NATO Trust Declines in Finland Amid Trump Presidency Concerns

Only just over 3 out of 10 Finns – 32 percent – trust that NATO's security guarantee is sufficient to deter an attack from one of the defense alliance's member states, shows a new survey from the market-liberal Finnish think tank EVA. This is a decrease of 21 percentage points compared to the autumn of 2023, when the previous survey was conducted.

NATO Trust Declines in Finland Amid Trump Presidency Concerns

Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

USA's President Donald Trump says in an interview with Time that the Ukrainian Crimea, which was occupied and annexed by Russia in 2014, remains Russian. .

Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

NATO Chief Rutte: Russia Must Act on Ceasefire Talks

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte says, after a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, that it is Russia that must deliver in the negotiations on ceasefire, not Ukraine. > There is something on the table now, I believe, where the Ukrainians are really playing ball.

NATO Chief Rutte: Russia Must Act on Ceasefire Talks

Swedish Gripen Jets Complete First NATO Mission Over Baltic Sea

Two Swedish Jas 39 Gripen have carried out the first sharp mission within NATO's reinforced incident preparedness, writes the Defence on its website. The fighter jets, which are based in Poland, made a visual identification of a Russian signals intelligence aircraft.

Swedish Gripen Jets Complete First NATO Mission Over Baltic Sea