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Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish FM says

Poland’s foreign minister, Radek Sikorski, also told parliament that NATO needs to upgrade its defences.

25/04/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time

Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.

24/04/2024

USA

Biden inks delayed €89 billion military aid package

After months of delays and hand-wringing, the US president celebrated a breakthrough, saying "we came together and we got it done."

24/04/2024

Europe News

Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do more for Ukraine

A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to help Ukraine persist.

24/04/2024

Europe News

How will the recently-passed US military aid help Ukraine?

US President Joe Biden is expected to pass a bill on Wednesday giving Ukraine €56 billion in its efforts to stave off Russia's ongoing invasion. Despite the hoopla some Ukrainian lawmakers express hesitation about how the support will actually help the front line.

24/04/2024

Russia

A Russian deputy defence minister appears in court on bribery charges

Timur Ivanov is accused of accepting a massive bribe when he was one of Russia's 12 deputy defence ministers.

24/04/2024

Europe News

MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets

Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.

23/04/2024

United Kingdom

UK to ramp up defence spending by decade's end - Sunak

Announcement comes even as Britain's strained public services struggle after years of government spending cuts.

23/04/2024

Ukraine

UK announces €580 million in new military aid for Ukraine

The pledge comes just days after the US approved a multi-billion support package for the war-torn country.

23/04/2024

Ukraine

Large-scale Russian offensive expected soon in Ukraine: ISW

The US think tank warned Moscow's army plans to mount a sweeping offensive as weather conditions on the front improve.

22/04/2024

Europe News

Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations

European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step up their assistance for Ukraine.

22/04/2024

World News

Military spending in Europe higher than at end of Cold War

Defence and security outlay across Europe increased by 16% from 2022 to 2023, with Poland more than doubling its arms budget since 2014.

22/04/2024

World News

Zelenskyy says US aid package must reach frontline as soon as possible

The long-awaited €89 billion aid bill was approved by the House, and will go through the US Senate on Tuesday.

22/04/2024

Ukraine

Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 billion aid bill which has been struggling to make it through the House of Representatives for months.

21/04/2024

USA

US House approves 89 billion euros aid package

US House of Representatives approves 89 billion euros aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan overcoming months of internal discord. The vote was passed 311-112 votes. All amendments to the bill providing aid to Ukraine that would have reduced the assistance were rejected before the vote.

20/04/2024

World News

NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pressed member countries to give air defence systems to Ukraine, saying it's an investment in our own security."

20/04/2024

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Russian missiles hit the Dnipro region in Ukraine

The Dnipro region of Ukraine was hit by Russian missile strikes claiming the lives of eight people including a 14-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy, while also injuring 28 others, and damaging properties, according to local officials.

19/04/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber

Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia claims the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to malfunction.

19/04/2024

Ukraine

Polish man arrested in Zelenskyy assassination plot

Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot. The man was accused of being prepared to pass security information to Russian agents.

18/04/2024

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Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace

Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine.

18/04/2024