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London Meeting Unites European Leaders in Support for Ukraine

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London Meeting Unites European Leaders in Support for Ukraine

Fri 24 Oct 2025 12:10 CEST

Ukraine's supporting countries, mainly in Europe, gathered on Friday in London to show a united front in the attempts to bring an end to the Russian invasion war. Promises were made about arms deliveries, tough measures against Russian oil and gas exports, and Ukrainian access to frozen Russian assets – but several question marks remain about whether the pressure on Russia is sufficient

Trump's Talks with Putin on Ukraine Peace Efforts Stall

Trump's Talks with Putin on Ukraine Peace Efforts Stall

Wed 22 Oct 2025 21:50 CEST

USA's president Donald Trump has held a meeting with Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House, against the background of the attempts to achieve peace in Ukraine. Every time I have spoken with Vladimir (Putin) I have had good conversations, but then they lead nowhere, says Trump in connection with the meeting

Nato Secretary General Travels to Washington for Meeting with Trump

Nato Secretary General Travels to Washington for Meeting with Trump

Tue 21 Oct 2025 21:49 CEST

NATO Nations Increase Support for Ukraine with US Arms Purchases

NATO Nations Increase Support for Ukraine with US Arms Purchases

Wed 15 Oct 2025 09:16 CEST

More NATO countries are now registering their willingness to buy weapons from the USA to give to Ukraine. We expect more to do more, says Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party) at the NATO meeting in Brussels

Swedish Armed Forces Monitor Russian Submarine in Baltic Sea

Swedish Armed Forces Monitor Russian Submarine in Baltic Sea

Wed 15 Oct 2025 08:57 CEST

The Swedish Armed Forces are following a Russian submarine through the Baltic Sea with fighter jets and warships. We are following it and have control of the situation, says the Swedish Armed Forces' press chief Jonas Beltrane Linné

EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations

EU and NATO Propose Drone Wall to Counter Airspace Violations

Tue 30 Sept 2025 09:12 CEST

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen promises billions to drones in Ukraine – and sharp proposals for developing a "drone wall".

King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits NATO Headquarters and Meets Mark Rutte

King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits NATO Headquarters and Meets Mark Rutte

Mon 29 Sept 2025 16:44 CEST

Drones Disrupt Danish Airports Amid Security Concerns

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Drones Disrupt Danish Airports Amid Security Concerns

Thu 25 Sept 2025 00:38 CEST

Drones have been spotted over airports in several places in Denmark during the night and Thursday morning. The goal of this type of hybrid attack is to create fear, divide and scare us, says Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard

Kristersson on Drone Incidents: Sweden on High Alert

Kristersson on Drone Incidents: Sweden on High Alert

Wed 24 Sept 2025 13:24 CEST

Russian aircraft that violate NATO countries' airspace may be shot down. And Sweden is on its toes after the recent drone incidents, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)

NATO Urges Russia to Halt Airspace Violations Amid Tensions

NATO Urges Russia to Halt Airspace Violations Amid Tensions

Tue 23 Sept 2025 12:36 CEST

We respond with what is required, assures Nato after yet another condemnation of Russian drone and air violations in the east. We are ready to defend every inch of the member countries' territory, promises Secretary General Mark Rutte

Putin Observes Zapad Military Exercise with 100,000 Troops

Putin Observes Zapad Military Exercise with 100,000 Troops

Tue 16 Sept 2025 20:23 CEST

Russia's president Vladimir Putin visited on Tuesday the Russian-Belarusian military exercise Zapad. 100,000 military personnel are participating, said Putin, dressed in a camouflage uniform

Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM

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Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM

Mon 15 Sept 2025 13:07 CEST

Russian drones deliberately violated Polish airspace last week, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. This is incredibly close to Sweden

Nato Boosts Eastern Europe Defense After Russian Drone Incursion

Nato Boosts Eastern Europe Defense After Russian Drone Incursion

Fri 12 Sept 2025 17:20 CEST

Russian drones violated Polish airspace, and now Nato is strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe. Russia's recklessness in the air is increasing in scope

Europe Faces Autumn Crisis Amid Trump Tensions

Europe Faces Autumn Crisis Amid Trump Tensions

Sat 6 Sept 2025 06:24 CEST

A hundred years in crisis is portrayed for Europe due to the concessions to Donald Trump. The EU leadership is pressured and criticized by heavy voices in Brussels

Putin: Western Forces in Ukraine Are Legitimate Targets

Putin: Western Forces in Ukraine Are Legitimate Targets

Fri 5 Sept 2025 05:30 CEST

Russia will not accept that the West gives any security guarantees to Ukraine, the Kremlin announces. If forces from the West are placed in the country, these will constitute "legitimate" targets for Moscow's army, says President Vladimir Putin

26 Nations Commit to Sending Troops to Ukraine for Ceasefire Support

26 Nations Commit to Sending Troops to Ukraine for Ceasefire Support

Thu 4 Sept 2025 11:29 CEST

26 countries are ready to send soldiers to Ukraine to maintain a ceasefire after a future peace agreement, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after the summit in Paris. Russia has nothing to say about the issue of foreign soldiers in Ukraine, emphasizes Nato chief Mark Rutte

Zelenskyj and Trump to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Tensions Tomorrow

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Zelenskyj and Trump to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Tensions Tomorrow

Wed 3 Sept 2025 19:01 CEST

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj and the US's ditto Donald Trump will talk on the phone after the summit in Paris on Thursday.

Zelenskyj to Meet European Leaders in Paris for Ukraine Summit

Zelenskyj to Meet European Leaders in Paris for Ukraine Summit

Tue 2 Sept 2025 13:04 CEST

Volodymyr Zelenskyj is coming to Paris to meet European leaders on Thursday, confirms Ukraine's presidential staff.

Macron Plans Paris Summit on Ukraine Diplomacy

Macron Plans Paris Summit on Ukraine Diplomacy

Mon 1 Sept 2025 10:29 CEST

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj is expected to participate when his French colleague Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrange a summit on diplomatic solutions to the war in Ukraine.

Paris Hosts High-Level Meeting on Ukraine Security Support

Paris Hosts High-Level Meeting on Ukraine Security Support

Sun 31 Aug 2025 21:56 CEST

Europe's Largest Ammunition Factory Opens in Northern Germany

Europe's Largest Ammunition Factory Opens in Northern Germany

Wed 27 Aug 2025 19:45 CEST

Europe's largest ammunition factory has been inaugurated in Unterlüss in northern Germany. The factory, the size of five football fields, is expected to manufacture around 350,000 artillery grenades within two years

Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

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Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

Sun 24 Aug 2025 05:45 CEST

Why is "a small country like Finland" seated at the table of great powers? President Alexander Stubb posed the question himself in front of the TV cameras at this week's Ukraine summit at the White House. His own answer was Finland's strategic location, with a over 100 mile long border against Russia

European Leaders Relieved by Defense Guarantees After White House Talks

European Leaders Relieved by Defense Guarantees After White House Talks

Tue 19 Aug 2025 05:38 CEST

No new scolding of Ukraine's President Zelenskyj – and increasingly carved out defense guarantees. Several of the European leaders who participated in Monday's conversation at the White House express relief after the meeting was concluded

Trump Plans Meeting Between Zelensky and Putin for Peace Talks

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Trump Plans Meeting Between Zelensky and Putin for Peace Talks

Tue 19 Aug 2025 00:18 CEST

A meeting between the presidents Putin and Zelenskyj has "begun to be prepared", says Donald Trump. Russia has not confirmed the matter