
Wadephul sees further Russian plans beyond Ukraine war
CDU politician Johann Wadephul warns that Russia has ambitions extending beyond the Ukraine conflict, potentially aiming to restore Soviet-era influence.
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CDU politician Johann Wadephul warns that Russia has ambitions extending beyond the Ukraine conflict, potentially aiming to restore Soviet-era influence.
Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Lithuania's Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated the country has evacuation plans for elderly citizens but will "fight back" if attacked by Russia, citing constant threats and recent drone incursions.
Denmark welcomes deal with US over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
Denmark and Greenland have welcomed a US agreement to bolster military presence on the island while affirming Danish control, following past threats by Donald Trump to seize the territory.

Russian drone found near Polish beach, armed with explosives. Officials say it was recovered from the sea off northern Poland.

Russia warns Denmark over near miss in Baltic Sea. Danish helicopter came within a few metres of Russian frigate's flares.

Lithuania has informed NATO allies about a drone shot down by Italian fighter jets over its territory, sparking discussions on strengthening the alliance's eastern flank amid rising security incidents across Europe.
NATO reports a significant increase in the number of Russian hybrid attacks, with over 200 incidents recorded in the past year. The attacks include cyberattacks, sabotage, and misinformation campaigns.
Live updates on migrant arrivals in Ceuta | Vivas insists Morocco is behind the crisis and warns Ceuta 'has no temporal margin to keep enduring'
Ceuta's president, Juan Jesús Vivas, blames Morocco for the ongoing migrant crisis, stating the city can no longer cope and demands the return of recent arrivals. He also seeks NATO protection for Ceuta and Melilla and criticizes the central government's handling of the s…

The Arctic is becoming a new battleground for global powers due to its strategic location, military value, shipping routes and natural resources. Russia holds a strong position, while the US and China are also vying for influence.
US probes NATO allies over military support as it mulls further troop cuts
The U.S. is scrutinizing NATO allies' military support and defense spending, signaling potential troop cutbacks in Europe as part of a six-month review.
CIA director warned Russia not to attack NATO members: U.S. media
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unusual trip to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO member states, according to U.S. media reports. The visit occurred amid escalating conflict in Ukraine and stalled peace talks, with U.S. intelligence assessing Russia might t…

US tanker aircraft have departed Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, raising doubts over NATO's ability to protect its members from the consequences of a wider conflict with Iran.
NATO's top commander convened a videoconference to facilitate possible contributions to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but emphasized that this is not a NATO mission.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has denied any ongoing communication between US President Donald Trump and her brother, maintaining that the US continues to engage in a 'hostile' policy towards her country.

The United Kingdom has pledged its continued support for Ukraine, defying Russian threats of possible retaliation for supplying drones to Kyiv. The U.K. has provided Ukraine with long-range drones capable of striking deep within Russian territory, which has led to warning…

The US-Israeli military aggression against Iran has exposed fractures within Washington's international alliances, revealing a unilateral intervention bogged down in strategic failure and desperate miscalculations.

A Spanish fighter jet shot down a drone that had breached Romanian airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, national authorities and NATO said. The interception was carried out by an F-18, deployed on NATO duties, at 5:01 am.
Putin can’t break down NATO’s door. He’s trying the window
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering testing NATO's resolve and combat responses over the next couple of years. Despite being outgunned in defense spending, the Russian Federation already appears to be probing the alliance.
Spanish NATO F-18 Shoots Down Drone in Romanian Airspace
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet, operating under a NATO air policing mission, successfully intercepted and shot down a drone that violated Romanian airspace early Sunday morning. The incident occurred near the border with Ukraine, marking the fourth such event over Romania sin…
Poland detains Russian for 'execution' plot in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday.
Iran's state media has mocked President Trump's secret aircraft switch during his Turkey visit, citing a credible threat of a shoulder-fired missile attack. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and Iran's perceived influence over US actions.

The Royal Navy has increased its monitoring of Russian vessels by 25% in July, deploying patrol ships and helicopters to shadow warships in the Dover Strait and North Sea.
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has called for Islamic countries to set aside their differences and form a military alliance along the lines of Nato. He said the agreement signed in Mecca should not remain an 'exclusive club' and should be expanded to include other…

A drone exploded in Bulgaria near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, and unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have entered European territory, raising concerns of Russian escalation due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Nato is working to get Ukraine the air defences it “urgently needs”, its secretary general has said, after Kyiv failed to shoot down a single Russian missile in an attack on Wednesday, and as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was seeking to significantly boost missil…
How Canada can gear up for the Arctic ‘Great Game’
Canada is boosting its defense spending to modernize its fleet and strengthen its security posture, with a focus on the Arctic region. Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the country's commitment to meeting NATO's target of investing 5% of GDP in defense by 2035.
Baltic startups take aim at deterring Russia on NATO’s eastern flank
Startups in the Baltic region are working to enhance the region's defensive capabilities, particularly in the face of hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus. One such startup, Pdkinematics, builds precision guidance systems for drones that can strike targets even when GPS…
Poland summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday and handed him a protest note after a Russian missile landed on Polish territory, a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Warsaw confirmed on Friday that the projectile, which came down in eastern Poland on Thursday, was a Ru…

Romania has been hit by multiple drone attacks, with the government deciding to take action against Russia. The country has scrambled fighter jets to intercept and destroy the drones, with the first successful intercept happening on Friday. The government has also summone…
Rift deepens as US delegation walks out of UN over French criticism of Trump
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting after French criticism of the Trump administration's human rights record and support for UN human rights chief Volker Turk's reappointment.