European Defense
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EU moves toward new official Russia policy: Isolation
Ukraine frets about US midterms
Iran admits providing drones to Russia but denies involvement in Ukraine
Every European country should have a minister for civil defense
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UK slams Russian claim British Navy had part in Nord Stream blasts
‘Hand-in-hand’: Finland, Sweden pledge to join NATO together
Leaders agree they will move ‘simultaneously’ on accession to defense alliance.
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg — Commissioner Věra Jourová on EU media freedom
Presented by the EPP Group.
Hungary to ratify NATO bids of Sweden, Finland by year end: Minister
Expansion of alliance should be approved in Budapest by mid-December, Orbán’s chief of staff says.
Donetsk city hall bombing adds to string of setbacks for the Kremlin
Attack in separatist-controlled territory comes after reports that two shooters killed 11 at a Russian military training center Saturday.
NATO rushing to build up air defenses for Ukraine — and itself
Defense ministers are scrambling to respond as Russian missiles continue to strike civilians in Ukraine.
Putin’s losing. Now what?
Western allies are war-gaming scenarios, from accelerating civilian atrocities in Ukraine to sabotage in Europe to Russian schemes to bide time.
Why Europe’s defense industry can’t keep up
Billions in new defense spending is here, but European firms don’t have the supply, coordination or speed to match the war-time demand.
9 Central, East Europe NATO countries condemn Russia annexations
The countries also backed a path to membership for Ukraine in the defense alliance, according to a joint statement.
Allies to help Norway patrol platforms at sea after ‘sabotage’
Stepped-up surveillance comes after damage to Nord Stream gas pipelines.
When will Europe learn to defend itself?
France and Germany keep saying Europe will have to stop relying on Washington, but then do exactly that.
G7 leaders condemn ‘sham’ referendums in occupied Ukraine
Moscow-organized votes breach international law and have no legitimacy, G7 says.
Turkey condemns US further easing of Cyprus arms embargo
Washington imposed the embargo in 1987 to encourage the island’s reunification, and partially lifted it in September 2020.
‘It’s simply not possible:’ Lindner wants to rein in spending in Germany and the EU
German finance minister wants a return to fiscal discipline — unless there’s ‘an unforeseeable, sudden catastrophic challenge.’
EU countries are running out of weapons, says Borrell
European countries struggle to fill up their weapons stocks while Kyiv asks for continued military aid.
EU wants to train Ukraine’s army — eventually
Discussions over forming an EU-level military training mission remain in their early stages.
EU routes to hit Russia dwindle as countries split on visa ban
The EU has limited room to maneuver as governments worry about rising inflation and energy costs.
NATO must boost presence in Arctic, Stoltenberg says
Russia is in the process of reopening Soviet-era bases in the region; China also is eyeing the Arctic.
Ukraine war ‘could last for years,’ Germany’s Baerbock says
Ukrainian forces may still need heavy weaponry next summer, German foreign minister tells Bild am Sonntag.
Europe’s powers gave Ukraine no new military pledges in July, data shows
Europe’s military support for Ukraine has been decreasing since April, according to data from the Kiel Institute.
Franco-Italian honeymoon hits troubled waters as Macron loses No. 1 ally in Rome
With the departure of Italian PM Mario Draghi, France fears transalpine tensions will be back.
European Commission sets out joint weapon-purchase plan
Aim is to replenish stocks of arms after many EU countries supplied Ukraine
Australia settles French sub snub for half a billion euros
New Prime Minister Albanese pledged to settle the row after taking office last month.
Williams recommended to be next US Army Europe commander
The West Point superintendent would become the first Black general to head the Germany-based command.