Defense

Russian president says he hopes nuclear weapons “will not be required” in the Ukraine conflict.

The continent needs to focus on cheaper satellites to stay in the space race, NATO’s Admiral Pierre Vandier tells POLITICO.

Paris and Stockholm are deepening defense ties in missiles, air defense and even nuclear deterrence amid uncertainty caused by Donald Trump.

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have been trying to persuade Trump that Russia is a less than reliable negotiating partner.

Germany is the only one of Europe’s big five economies to take up the EU executives offer.

Dozens of foreign leaders and ministers, headlined by U.S. President Donald Trump, are set to be in The Hague in June.

German lawmaker Nils Schmid argues there is no need to open the subject as the U.S. has not said it would withdraw its nuclear umbrella.

Ukraine has created a macabre points scheme based on video games to boost the effectiveness of its soldiers.

António Costa says Europe needs to make its own weapons.

The $60M mishap adds to an increasingly expensive price tag in the administration’s effort against the Iran-backed group.

The draft U.K.-EU agreement is one of several being drawn up ahead of a May 19 summit.

Berlin’s new foreign ministry leadership signals tougher stance toward China and Russia.

Moscow is emboldened after U.S. President Donald Trump caves in to a key Russian demand.

Acting Finance Minister Jörg Kukies also pushes for wider definition of security investment.

Military spending surged last year in ways unseen since the Cold War, study says.

Russia and Ukraine dispute whether Kyiv’s troops have been kicked out of the Kursk region.

Both canals are are essential for global trade and military operations.

Spanish government “continues to be on the wrong side of history against the Jewish state,” Israeli Foreign Ministry says.

The capital mourns after a murderous attack by Kremlin forces killed at least 12 people.

European capitals are divided on how to respond to a probable reduction of America’s military presence.

Without action, twin threats of Russian sabotage and high prices will batter the bloc, the Commission President said.

The deal for 15 million bullets would be “unilaterally” canceled, a Spanish government official says.

Downing Street said the move would promote regional stability and “encourage the return of Syrian refugees.”

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