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US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Tue 15 Apr 2025 11:15 CEST

Many closed embassies, withdrawn funds to both the UN and Nato, and mass layoffs of diplomats.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

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

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

Mon 14 Apr 2025 19:15 CEST

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

Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

Mon 14 Apr 2025 12:23 CEST

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

30 Nations Plan Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine; US Role Uncertain

30 Nations Plan Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine; US Role Uncertain

Thu 10 Apr 2025 16:03 CEST

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

Chinese Soldiers Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Kyiv Claims

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Chinese Soldiers Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Kyiv Claims

Tue 8 Apr 2025 14:41 CEST

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

Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

Tue 8 Apr 2025 12:03 CEST

NATO Chief Rutte Calls China's Military Growth Shocking

NATO Chief Rutte Calls China's Military Growth Shocking

Tue 8 Apr 2025 10:30 CEST

China's expansion of its army is shocking, believes Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte.

NATO Chief Rutte Avoids US Tariff Debate, Focuses on Defense

NATO Chief Rutte Avoids US Tariff Debate, Focuses on Defense

Fri 4 Apr 2025 14:12 CEST

The unity is pressured in NATO when the USA introduces tariffs against its partners. But the Secretary-General dodges answering

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

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

Fri 4 Apr 2025 13:44 CEST

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

Denmark Stands Firm on Sovereignty in Talks with US

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Denmark Stands Firm on Sovereignty in Talks with US

Thu 3 Apr 2025 13:16 CEST

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

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

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

Thu 3 Apr 2025 10:27 CEST

""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

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

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

Wed 2 Apr 2025 17:02 CEST

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

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Wed 2 Apr 2025 11:32 CEST

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

Finland Prepares to Exit Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Finland Prepares to Exit Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Tue 1 Apr 2025 13:13 CEST

Trump Accuses Zelenskyj of Backing Out of US Mineral Deal

Trump Accuses Zelenskyj of Backing Out of US Mineral Deal

Mon 31 Mar 2025 02:44 CEST

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

Vance's Greenland Speech Criticized for Lacking Substance

Vance's Greenland Speech Criticized for Lacking Substance

Sat 29 Mar 2025 18:35 CET

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

Denmark Criticizes US VP Vance's Remarks on Greenland Visit

Denmark Criticizes US VP Vance's Remarks on Greenland Visit

Sat 29 Mar 2025 10:31 CET

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

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Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

Thu 27 Mar 2025 14:22 CET

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

NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise

Thu 27 Mar 2025 08:11 CET

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

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

Thu 27 Mar 2025 06:15 CET

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

Poland Moves to End Asylum Applications Citing Security Concerns

Wed 26 Mar 2025 19:40 CET

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

Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise

Wed 26 Mar 2025 18:32 CET

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

Sweden Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment

Wed 26 Mar 2025 12:56 CET

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

Wed 26 Mar 2025 12:09 CET

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)