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Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Fri 16 May 2025 11:05 CEST

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

Germany and UK Collaborate on Robot Development for European Security

Germany and UK Collaborate on Robot Development for European Security

Thu 15 May 2025 21:06 CEST

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

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

Thu 15 May 2025 13:28 CEST

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

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

Thu 15 May 2025 09:52 CEST

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

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

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

Thu 15 May 2025 06:08 CEST

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

Belgian Police Arrest Suspect in NATO Corruption and Money Laundering Case

Belgian Police Arrest Suspect in NATO Corruption and Money Laundering Case

Wed 14 May 2025 18:03 CEST

Trump Pushes NATO Defense Spending Target to 5 Percent

Trump Pushes NATO Defense Spending Target to 5 Percent

Wed 14 May 2025 05:30 CEST

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

Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Tue 13 May 2025 05:55 CEST

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

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

Sun 11 May 2025 16:43 CEST

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

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Spending Goal by 2032

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Spending Goal by 2032

Fri 9 May 2025 18:11 CEST

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

France and Poland Sign Pact for Mutual Defense and Nuclear Protection

France and Poland Sign Pact for Mutual Defense and Nuclear Protection

Fri 9 May 2025 11:25 CEST

Kristersson in Oslo: Nordic Leaders Push for Ukraine Ceasefire

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Kristersson in Oslo: Nordic Leaders Push for Ukraine Ceasefire

Fri 9 May 2025 10:21 CEST

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 Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Kristersson Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Thu 8 May 2025 17:37 CEST

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

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

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

Thu 8 May 2025 12:41 CEST

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)

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

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

Sun 4 May 2025 20:07 CEST

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

Rutte Proposes 3.5 Percent GDP Defense Spending for NATO Members

Rutte Proposes 3.5 Percent GDP Defense Spending for NATO Members

Fri 2 May 2025 16:51 CEST

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

USA and Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals and Energy Deal

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USA and Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals and Energy Deal

Wed 30 Apr 2025 13:23 CEST

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

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

Wed 30 Apr 2025 11:20 CEST

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

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

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

Wed 30 Apr 2025 06:34 CEST

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

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

Tue 29 Apr 2025 17:24 CEST

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

NATO Trust Declines in Finland Amid Trump Presidency Concerns

NATO Trust Declines in Finland Amid Trump Presidency Concerns

Tue 29 Apr 2025 06:03 CEST

Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

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Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

Fri 25 Apr 2025 12:47 CEST

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.

NATO Chief Rutte: Russia Must Act on Ceasefire Talks

NATO Chief Rutte: Russia Must Act on Ceasefire Talks

Fri 25 Apr 2025 02:52 CEST

Swedish Gripen Jets Complete First NATO Mission Over Baltic Sea

Swedish Gripen Jets Complete First NATO Mission Over Baltic Sea

Thu 24 Apr 2025 10:30 CEST