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Trump celebrates U.S. military might amid tensions at home and abroad

Trump celebrates U.S. military might amid tensions at home and abroad

The day-long celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday coincided with nationwide protests against Trump and military strikes between Israel and Iran that are testing the president’s “America First” resolve.

June 15, 2025 9:55 am CET
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Russia launches huge attack on Kyiv while Trump squeezes Zelenskyy

At least 8 die as Vladimir Putin’s forces hit Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones.

April 24, 2025 10:15 am CET

The US cavalry isn’t coming: How Europe moves its armies without American assistance

Europe has built its war-fighting plans on speeding American reinforcements to the front lines. The prospect of that not happening is throwing military mobility plans into disarray.

April 23, 2025 4:16 am CET

Putin violated his own Easter truce thousands of times, Zelenskyy says

Moscow said its forces were “strictly observing” the ceasefire and accused Ukraine of violating the pause in fighting.

April 20, 2025 1:43 pm CET

China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons

Beijing continues to dismiss claims it has any direct involvement in the war, despite years of allegations to the contrary.

April 18, 2025 3:49 pm CET

Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks

Ukraine’s supporters promised a record new round of military aid.

April 11, 2025 3:48 pm CET

EU plan to send more military aid to Ukraine in shambles

The bloc had aimed to send billions in military aid and artillery ammunition to Kyiv, but member countries split on the plan.

March 20, 2025 11:51 pm CET

Poland, Baltic states inch closer to leaving antipersonnel mine treaty

Defense ministers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have recommended their countries withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty.

March 18, 2025 8:55 am CET

EU lays out ‘massive investment’ boost in defense to deter Russia

The European Commission’s defense policy proposal lays out a strategy for the bloc to rearm.

March 14, 2025 4:27 am CET

European leaders brace for their ‘5-minutes-to-midnight’ nightmare summit

Diplomats are already worried pro-Russian EU governments could derail the attempt to regain the initiative from Trump ― and save Ukraine.

March 5, 2025 4:00 am CET

Can Europe replace the US in Ukraine?

Losing U.S. backing will be a blow, but Ukraine has the means to keep fighting with help from its European allies.

February 25, 2025 4:18 am CET

Macron meets Trump, Europeans head to Kyiv in two-pronged effort to save Ukraine

European leaders hope to reverse Trump’s retreat from Europe and Ukraine’s dire prospects.

February 24, 2025 4:10 am CET

EU leaders plan €20B Ukraine aid package as Trump turns on Kyiv

As the U.S. turns its back, Europe is scrambling to step up.

February 21, 2025 8:55 pm CET
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EU targets €6B Ukraine military aid package 

Countries aim to shore up Kyiv’s strategic position amid ongoing talks between Russia and the United States.

February 18, 2025 4:55 pm CET

Russian defense spending overtakes Europe, study finds

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent its defense spending skyrocketing, and is raising fears it will attack NATO next.

February 12, 2025 2:59 pm CET

Putin talks could see ‘significant’ Ukraine result, Trump says

U.S. president refuses to comment on whether he has already spoken with the Russian leader on ending the war.

February 1, 2025 12:08 pm CET

How Ukraine inspired NATO’s new task force to deter Putin

A new NATO-Ukraine center will help the alliance keep an edge over Russia, a top commander tells POLITICO.

January 15, 2025 2:42 pm CET

Olaf Scholz blocked €3B Ukraine aid proposal, German report says

German chancellor grapples with Ukraine issue as election campaign heats up.

January 10, 2025 10:03 am CET

Strengthen Ukraine so there can be real peace

The main guarantee of peace cannot be Trump’s “good will.” Rather, we must create conditions so that the the enemy simply wouldn’t dare attack again.

January 2, 2025 4:00 am CET

A Jan. 6 rioter tried to join the Russian military to fight against Ukraine, feds say

Kevin Loftus should be sent to jail for violating the terms of his probation, prosecutors told a judge.

December 11, 2024 11:04 pm CET

Will Donald Trump kill US-UK-Aussie sub defense deal?

The landmark defense agreement between the U.S, U.K. and Australia could be in jeopardy with the maverick Republican back in the White House.

December 9, 2024 4:00 am CET

UK army chief: We’re ready to fight Putin in Eastern Europe

Rob Magowan told MPs the British Army ‘would fight tonight’ if asked amid rising tensions with Russia.

November 21, 2024 2:24 pm CET

Ukraine struck Russia with American long-range missiles, officials say

U.S. President Joe Biden recently green-lighted Ukraine’s use of ATACMS.

November 19, 2024 3:41 pm CET

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine

The White House wants to rush more weapons to Ukraine, but the next president could halt the shipments.

November 6, 2024 8:22 pm CET

Zelenskyy to West: Let us hit North Korean troops in Russia

“Everyone is just waiting for the North Korean military to start attacking Ukrainians,” Ukraine’s president says.

November 2, 2024 1:25 pm CET
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