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Putin Warns Foreign Troop Deployments Would be “Legitimate Targets”
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As Ukraine’s European allies debate post-war security guarantees, divisions remain stark between Kyiv and Moscow over the role of foreign forces. France has rallied...
Baltic Allies Brace as U.S. Prepares to Slash Security Assistance
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For years, the U.S. has provided European allies, particularly NATO’s eastern flank states, with training and equipment under Section 333, a defense authority designed...
Between Power and Principles: What China’s Military Parade Means for EU Strategic Autonomy
China, the world’s largest authoritarian state, held its largest-ever Victory Day parade on September 3, 2025. The event showcased cutting-edge missiles, advanced fighter jets,...
Kremlin Rejects Western Troop Deployment for Ukraine Security
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The Kremlin has firmly rejected Western-led security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that foreign military contingents cannot ensure the country’s security and insisting any...
Pentagon Warns Venezuela After Fighter Jets Approach Destroyer
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Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets conducted a provocative overflight of a U.S. Navy destroyer in international waters, prompting a sharp Pentagon warning against further...
Germany Cautious on Postwar Ukraine Security Mission
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Germany has postponed a decision on participating in a proposed postwar international force for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for clarified conditions—including the scope...
Ukraine Allies Unify Air, Sea, and Land Support, Costa Confirms
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European Council President António Costa announced that Ukraine’s allies are intensifying efforts to bolster security guarantees across air, sea, and land domains while...
Veterans Drive Europe’s Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War – Analysis
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The war in Ukraine and NATO’s increased military spending have accelerated Europe’s defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally...
Kim Jong Un Vows Military Backing for Russia in Strategic Pact with Putin
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On the sidelines of WWII commemorations in Beijing, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged "full support" for Russia's military efforts as a...
Houthis Launch Third Missile Toward Israel Within 24 Hours
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A missile launched from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi forces targeted Israel but fell in an open area outside its territory, marking the third...