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Rutte: Ukraine Peace Talks Challenging Amid Ongoing Violence

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Tuesday. Rutte condemns Russia for a "terrible pattern" of deadly attacks on civilians and emphasizes that it complicates the US-led talks on ceasefire.
Rutte: Ukraine Peace Talks Challenging Amid Ongoing Violence

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Many closed embassies, withdrawn funds to both the UN and Nato, and mass layoffs of diplomats. These cutbacks are included in an "aggressive" budget proposal for the US Department of State.
US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Hungary's Opposition Leader Vows to End Isolation and Rejoin EU Mainstream

Hungary is to break its international isolation and hold a referendum on Ukrainian EU membership. This promises opposition leader Péter Magyar, who has the wind at his back ahead of next year's parliamentary elections.
Hungary's Opposition Leader Vows to End Isolation and Rejoin EU Mainstream

Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

The Government aims to have negotiated with the opposition by autumn on how to borrow and allocate 300 billion kronor for the upgrading of the defence. It may also result in a new NATO goal for civil defence.
Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

30 Nations Plan Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine; US Role Uncertain

Our plans are well developed and now we are increasing, promise 30 willing countries for a future peacekeeping force in Ukraine – on land, in the air and at sea. But if the USA supports is still unclear.
30 Nations Plan Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine; US Role Uncertain

Chinese Soldiers Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Kyiv Claims

Chinese soldiers are fighting for Russia in the ongoing invasion war in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is summoning China's ambassador to the country for talks.
Chinese Soldiers Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Kyiv Claims

Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

Sweden will host NATO's informal foreign minister meeting in 2026. The meeting will be held in Helsingborg in May, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

NATO Chief Rutte Calls China's Military Growth Shocking

China's expansion of its army is shocking, believes Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte. .
NATO Chief Rutte Calls China's Military Growth Shocking

NATO Chief Rutte Avoids US Tariff Debate, Focuses on Defense

The unity is pressured in NATO when the USA introduces tariffs against its partners. But the Secretary-General dodges answering.
NATO Chief Rutte Avoids US Tariff Debate, Focuses on Defense

Rubio: Greenland Seeks Independence from Denmark, USA Ready to Partner

The Greenlanders do not want to be a part of Denmark, claims USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. But he simultaneously promises that the USA does not intend to annex the island.
Rubio: Greenland Seeks Independence from Denmark, USA Ready to Partner

Denmark Stands Firm on Sovereignty in Talks with US

We can discuss everything with the USA – but not our territorial integrity, emphasizes Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen after his first meeting with his US counterpart Marco Rubio. I was crystal clear, says Løkke in Brussels.
Denmark Stands Firm on Sovereignty in Talks with US

Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

""Hysteria" says the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the doubts on the country's continued commitment to Nato. At the same time, the demands are repeated to allocate corresponding five percent of GDP to defence – also for the USA.
Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting

Turkey's seizure of journalist Joakim Medin raises questions ahead of this week's foreign ministers' meeting in Nato. But no answers from Nato leadership will be forthcoming.
NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Greece is to beef up its defense with the equivalent of 270 billion kronor – 25 billion euro – by 2036. .
Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Finland Prepares to Exit Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Finland is initiating preparations to withdraw from the international Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the storage, production, sale, and use of personal mines, announces Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at a press conference. As a result, the Finnish military can start storing mines again for the first time since the country approved the treaty in 2012.
Finland Prepares to Exit Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Trump Accuses Zelenskyj of Backing Out of US Mineral Deal

Donald Trump claims that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is trying to back out of the discussions about a mineral agreement with the USA. .
Trump Accuses Zelenskyj of Backing Out of US Mineral Deal

Vance's Greenland Speech Criticized for Lacking Substance

The USA's Vice President JD Vance did not spare any punches during his short visit to Greenland on Friday - and went hard at Denmark's handling of the island. Political scientist Jan Hallenberg questions the truthfulness of Vance's claims.
Vance's Greenland Speech Criticized for Lacking Substance

Denmark Criticizes US VP Vance's Remarks on Greenland Visit

Denmark does not appreciate the tone of the US Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Greenland. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has posted a pre-recorded speech on social media, addressing "a message to our American friends and everyone else who is listening".
Denmark Criticizes US VP Vance's Remarks on Greenland Visit

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.
Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

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.
NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise

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.
Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

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. .
Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns

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. .
Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise

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 Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment
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