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War in Ukraine
Russian air strikes kill four in two southeastern towns; Both sides gain in fronts in Zaporizhzhia region; President’s office says 50 percent of occupied lands have been liberated.
Nov. 16, 2023
NATO
The Netherlands’ first shipment of NATO fighter jets arrived at a planned F-16 flight training center at a Romanian air base, intended for training Ukrainian and Romanian pilots.
Nov. 8, 2023
Europe
A NATO statement said that the Allies condemn Russia’s decision to withdraw from the agreement, which was first signed in 1990 and ratified in 1992 before being suspended by Russia in 2007.
Nov. 7, 2023
NATO
To the backdrop of the ongoing war, tactical training using rifles and full-on military kit has become a legitimate way to spend one’s weekend - particularly for IT sector workers.
Nov. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
Recent survey finds a majority of Russians would support a rapid end to the war, but not if it meant handing back all of the occupied territories to Kyiv.
Nov. 1, 2023
NATO
Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO members yet to ratify Sweden's membership request, which came after Stockholm dropped its long-standing policy of non-alignment last year.
Oct. 24, 2023
NATO
Good news for Ukraine as Wednesday’s meeting of the Ramstein group as part of the NATO defense minister’s meeting seems to have heard Zelensky’s call for more air defense systems and F-16 aircraft.
Oct. 12, 2023
Zelensky
President Zelensky, attending the Ramstein Group meeting in person for the first time, warned that “Moscow’s ambitions have never been limited to Ukraine.”
Oct. 11, 2023
Zelensky
The US has sought to reassure that the decision to step up military support for Israel after the surprise assault by Hamas will not harm Washington’s ability to keep arming Ukraine.
Oct. 11, 2023
NATO
The autumn meeting of NATO defense ministers this week will take another step towards establishing the German-led “European Sky Shield Initiative” with a signing ceremony on Wednesday.
Oct. 9, 2023
NATO
In December, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu proposed a wide-ranging reorganization of military districts in response to “NATO's desire to increase its military potential near Russian borders.”
Oct. 9, 2023
NATO
The Ukrainian President and the Prime Minister of Denmark called for international engagement in stopping terrorist entities and supporting “right against wrong” and “good against evil.”
Oct. 9, 2023
NATO
A major aim of Kremlin’s war was to guarantee security for Russian warships operating from the Sevastopol base in the Black Sea. That is in ruins as its fleet retreats from an opponent without a navy.
Oct. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Concerned by the growth in cyber-attacks carried out by civilians during wartime, the ICRC has published rules of engagement for non-combatants involved in cyberwarfare.
Oct. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year, NATO has been concerned to prevent the war from spilling over onto its territory.
Sep. 30, 2023
Zelensky
While some may question the nomination of Ukraine's wartime president for the Peace Prize in a year with many contenders, others say his leadership may usher in a more secure peace in the long term.
Sep. 29, 2023
Lawmakers are scheduled to debate national air defense law on Wednesday. Some say that if a Russian attack drone violates Romanian air space, the Air Force should be allowed to open fire.
Sep. 11