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Putin threatens to arm West’s enemies with long-range missiles

The threatened tit-for-tat comes as Russia is expected to deploy warships and aircraft in the Caribbean.

June 6, 2024 4:31 pm CET

Biden squeezes Netanyahu on cease-fire talks

The multi-pronged effort targets Hamas leaders, too, but the Israeli prime minister could prove the more complicated get.

June 6, 2024 12:34 pm CET

Slovak PM blames assassination attempt on opposition in first appearance since shooting

In a 14-minute speech posted on Facebook, Fico also said he “forgives” his assailant.

June 5, 2024 6:57 pm CET

EU looks at using its own budget as guarantee for huge loan to Ukraine

European Commission fears an alternative proposal put forward by U.S. is too risky for taxpayers.

June 4, 2024 4:57 pm CET

Russia warns US of ‘fatal consequences’ over miscalculations in Ukraine

“They underestimate the seriousness of the rebuff they may receive,” Russian minister says.

June 3, 2024 2:43 pm CET

German weapons-maker loses Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund’s sponsorship deal with mega arms merchant triggered debate before the big game, in a country where military matters can still be taboo.

June 1, 2024 10:59 pm CET

Germany allows Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with German weapons

Berlin’s announcement follows a similar move by the Biden administration.

May 31, 2024 2:37 pm CET

Zelenskyy expected in Singapore to make Ukraine’s case at top defense summit

The president is expected to address the Shangri-La Dialogue and urge countries to cut ties with Putin.

May 31, 2024 1:41 pm CET

Biden secretly gave Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with US weapons

It’s a major reversal that will help Ukraine to better defend its second-largest city.

May 30, 2024 9:45 pm CET

US military sees ‘value’ in letting Ukraine strike Russia with US weapons

The Biden administration is under increasing pressure to lift restrictions on US-supplied long-range weapons.

May 30, 2024 7:56 pm CET

Let Ukraine hit Russia with donated weapons, Finland’s foreign minister says

Helsinki wants allies to agree to drop restrictions on Kyiv, while raising military aid.

May 30, 2024 6:49 pm CET

China takes aim at EU’s planes and farmers as trade war brews

China’s Commerce Ministry has sent a letter to the EU trade chief to express annoyance at recent trade probes and calling for a reset. 

May 30, 2024 5:37 pm CET
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Scholz, Macron und die Debatte um Verteidigung auf russischem Boden

Der Kanzler hingegen versucht weiter im Vagen zu bleiben. Wir analysieren die Worte des Kanzlers und die neuerlichen Diskussionen in Deutschland, der EU und der NATO.  Im …

May 30, 2024 6:00 am CET

Berlin tiptoes toward allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with German weapons

Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s office now says Ukraine can hit “the territory of the aggressor.”

May 29, 2024 7:38 pm CET

Koalitionskrach ums Rentenpaket

Lindner gegen Heil – das Rentenpaket II ist heute im Kabinett: Aber die FDP ist nach wie vor nicht einverstanden und wartet nur darauf, im Parlament Veränderungen …

May 29, 2024 6:00 am CET

Deadly Rafah strike doesn’t cross Biden’s ‘red line’

The U.S. may not be happy with the civilian deaths Rafah, but they’re within the boundaries of what it’ll accept.

May 28, 2024 11:57 pm CET

Macron opens the door for Ukraine to ‘neutralize’ Russian bases

Ukraine wants to use donated weapons to attack targets inside Russia, but its allies are split on the issue.

May 28, 2024 8:25 pm CET

Europe needs ‘long-term re-armament’ to counter Russia, Poland’s foreign minister says

Poland supports allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons for attacks on Russian soil, Radosław Sikorski tells the Guardian.

May 25, 2024 4:17 pm CET

Europe still unsure over US plan on Russian assets to pay for Ukraine

Governments fear they will be on the hook for Washington’s proposal to hand Kyiv a loan of as much as $50 billion.

May 25, 2024 12:07 pm CET

Hungary looking to redefine its NATO membership

Orbán seeks to ensure non-participation in missions outside of the defense alliance’s territory.

May 24, 2024 6:47 pm CET

A $50B US-EU deal for Ukraine is in sight

G7 nations are coalescing around a plan to use frozen Russian assets to secure an enormous loan.

May 23, 2024 8:14 pm CET

Fico’s ‘Judas’ government should have backed Ukraine, shooting suspect says

Shooter told authorities he disagreed with leader’s pro-Russia politics, according to a new legal document.

May 23, 2024 4:44 pm CET

Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched space weapon

Revelation comes as countries haggle over space war rules at the United Nations.

May 22, 2024 1:05 pm CET

Germany’s liberal defense hawk knocks Paris for scrimping on military aid to Ukraine

France makes “big speeches” but needs to “follow up its words with action,” Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann told POLITICO.

May 22, 2024 4:01 am CET
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