Japan sending troops to train with NATO’s Ukraine mission – POLITICO
The Japanese personnel will be stationed at NATO’s Ukraine mission in Wiesbaden, Germany. The mission coordinates military aid…
Trump casts doubt on Iran’s new peace proposal – POLITICO
“I’ll let you know about it later,” Trump told reporters in Florida earlier Saturday. “They’re going to give…
Paris and Athens exchange mutual defense pledges amid geopolitical turmoil – POLITICO
“France is Greece’s true ally,” Mitsotakis said, adding that “the highlight of the Greece-France agreements is the commitments…
Tehran strikes near Israeli nuclear center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants – POLITICO
Iranian state TV said Saturday’s strikes by Tehran were a response to an attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear…
Switzerland halts weapons exports to US over Iran conflict – POLITICO
Switzerland said it won’t allow weapons exports to the U.S. as long as Washington is involved in its…
Britain scrambles to shield Gulf allies as Iran war pounds on – POLITICO
Blaise Metreweli roved widely in her first speech as boss of Britain’s foreign intelligence service — implicitly suggesting…
Zelenskyy decries ‘blackmail’ by Europe over Druzhba oil pipeline – POLITICO
Budapest has accused Kyiv of deliberately blocking progress on repairing the infrastructure in order to engineer an energy…
Poland should ‘begin work’ on nuclear defenses, Nawrocki says – POLITICO
His comments come amid a growing debate in several European countries about developing their own nuclear weapons in…
Czechia must proceed with American F-35 purchase at this stage, PM says – POLITICO
Czechia will go ahead with the purchase of 24 American F-35 fighter jets but is seeking to improve…
EU leaders warn Europe must become a defense ‘giant’ as US role wanes – POLITICO
“The biggest change in the fundamental reorientation is going on across the Atlantic: a rethinking that has shaken…
Ukraine, Russia conclude second day of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi – POLITICO
The talks brought together senior military and intelligence officials from all three sides. Ukraine’s delegation included Defense Minister…
New US defense strategy downgrades Europe, elevates Greenland to American priority – POLITICO
The document argues that Europe is economically and militarily capable of defending itself, noting that non-U.S. NATO members…