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Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine
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Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

The goal is clear: to win the peace, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after yet another top meeting on Ukraine. An international support force is now being planned under French and British leadership
NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise
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NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise

Nato clarifies regarding the four American soldiers who on Wednesday were reported to have died in a military exercise in Lithuania. The soldiers are still missing but have not been found dead
Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support
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Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

France and the United Kingdom are fighting for "security guarantees" to Ukraine ahead of a potential settlement with Russia. But how it will go is still highly unclear
Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns
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Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns

Poland's government is adopting on Wednesday a decree that abolishes the right to apply for asylum, announces the country's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise
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Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise

Four American soldiers who were reported missing in Lithuania are dead, according to NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Sweden Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment
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Sweden Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment

Soon, 3. 5 percent of GDP will go to the military defense, according to a new agreement between the government and SD
Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan
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Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Kristersson: US Leak Underscores Current Uncertainty
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Kristersson: US Leak Underscores Current Uncertainty

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not want to comment on details or content regarding the leak of the US war plans in Yemen to an American journalist in a chat. But it "highlights a degree of uncertainty"
EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey
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EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey

The stakes are high, but the roles are locked. The tensions in Turkey have become a power struggle where no one can afford to back down, fears the political scientist Paul Levin
Survey Reveals Swedes Doubt US Military Support in Russian Conflict
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Survey Reveals Swedes Doubt US Military Support in Russian Conflict

Many Swedes do not believe that the USA would help Sweden militarily if Russia attacks, shows a fresh survey.
Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions
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Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

The decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh
Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications
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Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications

It is very strange that a "loser" like President Putin gets to set the agenda, believes former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S). There is an American debate that I don't quite understand – that it's Nato's fault that it has turned out this way, says Persson about Russia's war in Ukraine
Norway Weighs Costly Options for New NATO Air Command Site
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Norway Weighs Costly Options for New NATO Air Command Site

It differs billions in costs between the two alternatives that Norway's government has to choose from for the establishment of a new air command for NATO, reports the newspaper Aftenposten. The question now lies with the Norwegian Ministry of Finance
The Russian military threat to Sweden may increase
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The Russian military threat to Sweden may increase

Russia does not have the prerequisites for a larger armed attack on Sweden today, according to Must. But in the coming years, the Russian military threat against Sweden and Sweden's surrounding area may increase
Multiple Countries are Hesitant about F-35 – Want European Alternative
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Multiple Countries are Hesitant about F-35 – Want European Alternative

Washington's new stance towards the world is making several countries hesitant about their decision to buy American fighter jets of the F-35 type. This could benefit Jas Gripen – which is simultaneously dependent on American components
Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace
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Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace

The United Kingdom is hosting a meeting today with "willing" countries, including Sweden, which will drive for a sustainable peace in Ukraine. "We cannot allow President Putin to play around with President Trump's agreements," says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner
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The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has created uncertainty in the intelligence world. Some of the country's allies are reportedly considering sharing fewer intelligence reports with Washington
The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts
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The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts

The Government will present a plan forward for the financing of the defense in the spring budget, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. He also announces that The Moderate Party wants to increase the daily allowance for conscripts – but only as compensation for inflation
Trump may cause Portugal to skip US planes
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Trump may cause Portugal to skip US planes

Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms
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Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Russia wants to make Ukraine a vassal state and avoid further American sanctions. Putin's statement on ceasefire makes the question also bounce back to the White House, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi
Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit
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Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte was received by the US President at the White House. But the statements to the media in connection with the meeting dealt very little with the military alliance Nato
Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"
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Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete"
After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine
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After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Europe wants and can stand up for Ukraine if the war ends – but exactly how is still too early to say. But it can go fast, says Supreme Commander Michael Claesson after Tuesday's defense chiefs' meeting in Paris
Bomb planes and Gripen over Stockholm
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Bomb planes and Gripen over Stockholm

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