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
This initiative aims to counteract threats, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's exploitation of migration crises. Rinkevičs shared these plans in an exclusive interview with The Times during his recent visit to the United Kingdom
This marks a departure from the Biden administration's previous strategy, which prioritized avoiding actions that could provoke Moscow and further escalate the conflict
Christian Lindner, the German finance minister, has stirred the discourse by advocating for the UK and France to fortify their nuclear capabilities as a safeguard against potential Russian aggression
Amidst ongoing conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions, Trump's words cast a shadow over the reliability of US commitments, particularly in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine and Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region
Russian President Vladimir Putin has increased his nuclear threats against the West by sending Iskander ballistic missiles armed with tactical nuclear weapons to its ally Belarus
Russia has threatened to attack the International Criminal Court(ICC)in The Hague with hypersonic missiles after the court issued a warrant of arrest against President Vladimir Putin, Aljazeera reported this week
Another Ukrainian soldier was killed in Bakhmut while engaged in combat with Russian forces, according to @INTobservers, a Ukrainian and Russian social media information source
Russia's deputy head of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, issued a warning to the west that continuing to support Ukraine will result in a nuclear disaster. He said this in reference to the west arming Ukraine in order to prolong the fight for a long time
Another demonstration in the UK was observed, with people calling on the government to cease providing guns and ammunition to Ukraine since it keeps making things worse rather than preserving peace
Nigel Farage, a British broadcaster and Former Member of the European Parliament, stated that Putin's invasion of Ukraine was horrendous, but it was also entirely predictable. Farage warned in 2014 that E.U. and NATO expansion would lead to war
Hours before the highly anticipated opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, French rail company SNCF has been struck by a "massive attack" that has severely disrupted its high-speed network
The union, which represents approximately 10 percent of the 3,000 performers set to participate in the grand opening, had initially filed a strike notice last week. They cited "outrageous disparities" in compensation among dancers, with some earning significantly less than their peers for the same performance
Most of those arrested are reportedly from Central Asia and have been identified as members of the "Islamic State - Khorasan," a group known for its operations in Iran, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan
The search operation for a boy who fell from the Cliffs of Moher has been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions. The boy, whose identity has not yet been released, was reported missing on Tuesday, prompting an extensive search involving multiple agencies
The announcement marks a significant step for France, which is the sole candidate for the 2030 Winter Games. However, the funding for the event has been uncertain due to the ongoing political instability following inconclusive snap elections
