The proposal, spearheaded by France and involving the United Kingdom, seeks to utilize NATO’s well-established command and control structure to deploy a “reassurance force” as part of a broader European push to bolster Ukraine’s security amid growing uncertainty over continued U.S. support
The statement escalated tensions as French President Emmanuel Macron described Russia as a significant threat to France and Europe, calling for a united front against what he termed Russian aggression
Macron’s late-evening speech appeared to be a calculated move to reassure the French populace amidst growing concerns over the war in Ukraine, European security, and escalating trade tensions with the United States
“The European Union was designed to rip us off,” Trump declared at the White House, repeating his past claims that Europe has unfairly restricted U.S. exports, particularly in the automotive and agricultural sectors, while benefiting from an open American market
While President Donald Trump has ruled out a full withdrawal of American forces from Europe, concerns are mounting that Washington may pull troops from NATO member states that joined the alliance after 1990
Speaking to Ukraine’s "Channel 24," Grozev suggested that Moscow might agree to Ukraine’s membership if the United States withdraws military bases from Eastern Europe and eases economic sanctions on Russia
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius outlined the country’s cautious approach to the potential operation, emphasizing that any involvement would require clear parameters and consent from all parties in the ongoing conflict
According to sources cited by Reuters, these proposals stem from three key advisers within Trump’s circle: retired Army Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, and Richard Grenell, the former acting director of national intelligence
Tsahkna proposed the idea as part of broader European efforts to safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty in light of the country’s aspirations to join NATO, a goal endorsed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The handover will be commemorated with an official ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels, where both Stoltenberg and Rutte will address representatives from the North Atlantic Council, the organization’s principal political decision-making body
Rutte, who had already garnered substantial backing from key NATO members including Germany and France, now enjoys widespread approval across the alliance. Romania’s endorsement was the final crucial element needed to secure a unanimous consensus among NATO member states
Speaking at the Eurosatory arms fair near Paris, Bardella emphasized his stance on Ukraine, advocating for the provision of necessary ammunition and equipment to the war-torn country while drawing a firm line against actions that could escalate the conflict in Eastern Europe
"Any foreign instructor, regardless of where they come from, will be a legitimate target if they are involved in training Ukrainian military personnel," Peskov stated in a press briefing, as reported by AFP
Currently, Europe possesses merely five percent of the air defense resources required to protect its eastern flank, a vulnerability that Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine has dramatically highlighted
The attacker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly restrained by a teacher shortly after the stabbing and taken into custody at the scene. A strong police and emergency presence, including army officers, responded to the school, which has since been evacuated
According to the law firms representing them — Scott+Scott and Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier — Meta's dominant position in online advertising has been fueled by the “massive and unlawful” harvesting of users’ personal data
In July 1809, French forces stormed the Quirinal Palace in Rome and abducted Pope Pius VII, taking him first to Savona in northern Italy and later to Fontainebleau, where he remained a prisoner for five years
The fatal incident occurred on Thursday morning near a roadside in the popular resort located in the Savoie region of southeastern France. According to the local prosecutor, the man was carried approximately 15 metres (50 feet) by the avalanche, which struck suddenly amid treacherous conditions
One of the most vulnerable areas is Lacanau, a charming seaside town in southwestern France, where locals are grappling with the reality that their beloved coastline may soon be a thing of the past
