Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies U.S. wants European-led defense of continent
The Pentagon’s policy chief told NATO members on Thursday that the alliance must adapt and that he wants to hear from allies as part of a review of U.S. forces…
Greece moves missile battery to Crete after Iranian threats to US bases in Europe
Greece is moving a Patriot missile battery from the island of Karpathos to the Souda naval base on Crete to bolster air defences, the Greek daily Kathimerini reports. – The…
South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern
South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but…
NATO is prepared to address any threat, official says
NATO is prepared to address any threat and will always do what is necessary to defend all allies, a NATO official said on Wednesday in response to questions about a…
Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened to seize ships belonging to European countries in retaliation for plans to intercept and seize Russian vessels suspected of being part of Moscow’s…
US Advances Europe Posture Review to Strengthen NATO 3.0
As the Department of War kicks off our Europe Posture Review, we are continuing regular, detailed consultations with our allies and partners. This Review will be strategic and rigorous, with…
European leaders rule out possibility of Kiev joining EU in future — Russian intel agency
European leaders reject the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union in the future during internal discussions, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said in a statement. – “According to reports…
Egypt president warns of ‘escalation’ after port strike
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Thursday that the Middle East conflict was facing a serious escalation, after a drone struck a US-owned gas tanker in an Egyptian port.…
Anchorage failure, promise fulfilled, US military aid to Kiev: Lavrov’s statements
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, commenting on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks that the proposals for a Ukrainian settlement made at the Alaska summit had failed, emphasized the…
Russia remains open to dialogue with Europe — Kremlin spokesperson
Russia remains open to dialogue with European countries as it has never sought to sever ties, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. – “Russia remains open to dialogue; we have…