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King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion
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King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion

Sweden and Latvia have a common history that stretches far back. When King Carl XVI Gustaf visited the Swedish battalion at NATO's multinational brigade, he emphasized that the soldiers are part of something historic
King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits Swedish NATO Battalion in Latvia
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King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits Swedish NATO Battalion in Latvia

NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway
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NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway

Nato's new regional air command in Norway is located in Reitan near Bodø, the country's government announces.
EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal
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EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

Fishermen and young people in the EU will find it easier to come to the UK with new cooperation agreements between the EU and London. A new era in our relationship, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions
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Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj
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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
Germany and UK Collaborate on Robot Development for European Security
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Germany and UK Collaborate on Robot Development for European Security

NATO to Set New Defense Spending Targets, Sweden Backs Ukraine's NATO Aspirations
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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
Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks
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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
Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts Estonia's Attempt to Board Sanctioned Ship
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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
Belgian Police Arrest Suspect in NATO Corruption and Money Laundering Case
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Belgian Police Arrest Suspect in NATO Corruption and Money Laundering Case

Trump Pushes NATO Defense Spending Target to 5 Percent
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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
Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers
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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
Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage
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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
NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Spending Goal by 2032
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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
France and Poland Sign Pact for Mutual Defense and Nuclear Protection
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France and Poland Sign Pact for Mutual Defense and Nuclear Protection

Kristersson in Oslo: Nordic Leaders Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
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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 Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit
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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
Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention
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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)
George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes
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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
Rutte Proposes 3.5 Percent GDP Defense Spending for NATO Members
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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
USA and Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals and Energy Deal
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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
Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress
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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
Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls
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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
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