Nuclear weapons
NATO’s false promises are encouraging misplaced Ukrainian hopes
The alliance’s irresponsible policy toward Ukraine continues, providing false hope, making peace less likely and the war more dangerous.
What JD Vance really thinks about Europe
Stoltenberg bashes China for creeping closer to NATO
Surging Le Pen threatens Macron’s European defense dreams
Europe has avoided the nuke question for decades. No longer
Trump’s plan for NATO is emerging
French nukes are for France only, says far-right National Rally
Putin and Kim pledge ‘mutual assistance’ against ‘aggression’ in colorful visit
Russia-North Korea treaty is the latest sign of close ties between the two pariah states.
NATO should flex its nuclear muscles, Stoltenberg says
In Telegraph interview, NATO secretary-general also raises alarm about China’s burgeoning nuclear program.
Ukraine wants peace but can’t trust Russia
One thing is clear ahead of this weekend’s peace summit — everyone wants the peace that best fits their interests.
Germany’s Russia-friendly parties skip Zelenskyy speech
The Ukrainian leader gave a rousing speech in the Bundestag. But lawmakers for the far-right Alternative for Germany and Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht boycotted.
Belarus and Russia to conduct joint nuclear drills
Belarus said the exercises are necessary due to some Western countries’ “plans to use military force against our state.”
UK Labour talks up nuclear weapons to banish Corbyn’s shadow
Keir Starmer says he would be prepared to use nuclear weapons, unlike his predecessor.
Inside UK Labour’s push for a US special relationship — even with Trump
Keir Starmer could finally get his handshake with Joe Biden if he becomes prime minister, five days after taking the job.
France flexes navy muscles to show Putin (and US) its war power
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Paris has been signaling a willingness to be more involved in NATO.
What a UK Labour election win would mean for Ukraine
Opposition leader Keir Starmer has worked hard to ensure his party is not seen as soft on defense.
Putin starts tactical nuke drills near Ukraine
Russia amps up nuclear threat.
In Victory Day speech, Putin accuses West of ‘distorting history’
Putin slammed denounces Russia’s foes as “Nazis,” while Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of the danger of Russian “aggression.”
Moscow threatens to strike British military facilities following Cameron’s remarks
U.K. foreign secretary’s words confirm London’s growing involvement in military operations on the side of Kyiv, according to the Kremlin.
Putin rattles his atomic saber by ordering nuclear weapons drills
Kyiv denounces the exercises as “nuclear blackmail.”
Macron wants to open ‘debate’ on European nuclear deterrent
As he gets tougher on Russia, French president urges discussion on idea of using France’s nuclear warheads to defend the EU.
Russia will ramp up strikes on Western arms in Ukraine, Kremlin warns
The U.S. is preparing to furnish Kyiv with more weapons.
Poland: We’re ready to host nuclear weapons
Polish President Andrzej Duda said atomic sharing has been a topic of Warsaw-Washington talks.
Europe needs to ‘wake up’ and face the Iran threat, says Israel’s president
“Europe may pay the price in the future” if it doesn’t “fight this empire of evil,” Isaac Herzog says in interview.
Iran hints it could develop nuclear weapons if Israel attacks
The Revolutionary Guards’ commander suggests Iran could review long standing “doctrine and nuclear policies.”
Iran just strengthened Netanyahu’s hand
Israeli leader had been facing the heat over Gaza, but Tehran’s direct assault now makes it hard for allies to rein in support.
Why Germany’s Scholz is bowing to the Chinese dragon
Ignoring pressure from Washington, chancellor seeks Beijing’s embrace.