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NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasizes that the development in Bosnia with challenging Serbian leaders will not be tolerated by the military alliance. Rutte warned that a "security vacuum may arise".
NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump". .
The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey.
Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks forward to cooperating with Germany's new government for a safer Europe. .
Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief.
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO

Europe needs a common defense, believes the war-torn Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He also gives a kick to Nato, whose decisions he thinks are being blocked by the Russian President Vladimir Putin at present.
Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO

Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

We stand united for peace in Ukraine, claims the Nato chief, despite criticism and concern over Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Russia. No one will get exactly what they want, says Trump's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth.
Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

Tough battle for the percentage in NATO

Five percent? Or somewhere "north of three"? NATO countries have a tough spring ahead of them to unite on future defense budget targets, following hard pressure from the USA. .
Tough battle for the percentage in NATO

NATO Chief Praises Sweden after Cable Break

Baltic Sentry is Nato's response to the recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. So far, no member country has been able to prove sabotage, but that does not change the defense alliance's need for sea surveillance, says Nato chief Arjen Warnaar.
NATO Chief Praises Sweden after Cable Break

Europe on Defense: We Must Do More

We must do more. This is stated by both the EU and Nato in the pursuit of ways to handle the defense of Europe after Donald Trump's return as president in the USA.
Europe on Defense: We Must Do More

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

Europe is becoming increasingly united on the need for a substantial military buildup. But how will it be financed? Tough battles are expected this year over demands ranging from joint loans to reduced welfare.
Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

Frederiksen: "Very strong support" for Denmark

Russian aggressions, but also the Greenland issue, are the main numbers on Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's lightning-fast round trip to Europe's great powers. .
Frederiksen: "Very strong support" for Denmark

Denmark invests billions in the military in the Arctic

Denmark strengthens its presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic, announces the country's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (V). .
Denmark invests billions in the military in the Arctic

Rutte: NATO countries must pay "significantly more"

The defense alliance NATO's member countries must spend more on defense, says Secretary-General Mark Rutte during the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. > We will determine the exact figure later this year, but it will be significantly more than two (percent), says Rutte, referring to the alliance's requirement that member countries allocate at least two percent of GDP to defense.
Rutte: NATO countries must pay "significantly more"

Trump is back – here are five tough choices for Europe

Ukraine, defense, trade, climate and tech giants. Here are five heavy questions that Europe must address after Donald Trump's inauguration in the USA.
Trump is back – here are five tough choices for Europe

Nato to investigate maritime law: "Really got happy"

Nato is to investigate what powers its member states have within the framework of maritime law. It is highly necessary in order to be able to protect critical infrastructure, according to Professor Henrik Ringbom.
Nato to investigate maritime law: "Really got happy"

NATO expands in the Baltic Sea – launches new operation

With the help of a new Nato effort, attacks on the Baltic Sea's infrastructure will be met "robustly and decisively". This was the message when leaders of Nato countries in the region met to discuss the security situation.
NATO expands in the Baltic Sea – launches new operation

Nato meets over suspected cable sabotage

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is attending a Nato summit in Helsinki on Tuesday. It is entirely clear a response to the incident with Eagle S and other suspected sabotage of sea cables in the Baltic Sea, says Finnish history professor Jari Eloranta.
Nato meets over suspected cable sabotage

Castle Summit for EU in February

The castle in Limont, just west of Liège, will be the venue where the EU countries' heads of state and government will attempt to unite on future defense cooperation in February. At the summit on February 3, Council President António Costa wants to know if the countries agree to spend more and jointly on defense and what type of capabilities should be developed.
Castle Summit for EU in February

Trump demands increased defense spending in NATO

USA's future president Donald Trump demands that NATO's member countries increase their defense expenditures to five percent of GDP to strengthen the military alliance. .
Trump demands increased defense spending in NATO

Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious

After another suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea, where suspicions are once again directed towards Russia, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) describes the situation as "extremely serious". .
Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious

The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage

**The Coast Guard has increased surveillance of shipping traffic, the authority writes in a press release. The purpose is to protect critical underwater infrastructure after another suspected sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage
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