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NATO mulls long-term military support plan for Ukraine

The debate comes as better armed Russian troops assert dominance on the battlefield.

Norway

Norway follows Denmark with plans to conscript thousands more soldiers

Russia's attack on Ukraine has given northern European countries an impetus to beef up their militaries.

Europe Decoded

Von der Leyen’s Defence Union dream won’t come easy – or cheap

Strengthening Europe's military may be an imperative in the coming years – but EU ambitions face multiple legal, political and financial hurdles.

Russia

'Nonsense': Putin rules out attacks on NATO countries

Putin has claimed Russia has no plans to attack NATO countries but will shoot down F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine from Western countries.

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Serbia

Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing

Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of what was then Yugoslavia.

Ukraine

Russia preparing for wider conflict with NATO, says report

With US funding for Ukraine still in limbo, European allies are trying to ramp up their support as Russia mounts new strikes.

World News

Stoltenberg: Russian presidential elections 'neither free nor fair'

Stoltenberg was speaking in Georgia during his South Caucasus trip.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Can EU capitals club together on defence?

In this edition, panelists ponder strengthening militaries, and discuss elections in Russia and Portugal.

Ukraine

Macron still doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine

The French president says "all options are possible" in Ukraine, although the current situation doesn't require them.

Belgium

NATO head urges allies to step up military supplies to Ukraine

"Ukrainians are not running out of courage, they are running out of ammunition," said Jens Stoltenberg

Germany

German chancellor defends his refusal to send Ukraine Taurus missiles

The German government has been humiliated by a recent leaked recording of senior officers contradicting the chancellor's public arguments.

Tech News

Prepare for more GPS blocking in NATO countries, expert says

There could be more GPS disruption in Nordic countries now that NATO operates there, a defence expert said.

Poland

Polish president calls on NATO allies to raise defence spending to 3%

Warsaw is pressuring other NATO members to invest more in countering Russia's war economy.

Europe News

Stoltenberg 'confident' US will stay committed to NATO after election

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is "confident" the US will stay committed to the military alliance after November's presidential election, despite Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's threat to allies.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Defence strategy as EU election campaigning begins

Defence policy is gaining increasing prominence in the European Union, with Brussels putting forward concrete proposals.

Sweden

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of neutrality

Sweden's membership in the alliance comes as security concerns have heightened in Europe following the Ukraine war.

Germany

Euroviews. Germany's Olaf Scholz has become a major problem for Ukraine

Between leaked recordings, loose-lipped press conferences and confused policy, the German chancellor is in serious trouble.

World News

Albania sets up first NATO base in Western Balkans

Tirana also offered and was discussing with NATO a naval base in western Albania.

World News

Ukraine war: Russian shelling hits Donetsk region

Intense shelling pummels villages in Donetsk as Peskov calls US Defence Secretary Austin's statement "irresponsible."

Germany

Germany to deploy permanent troops in Lithuania in 2027

The base in Lithuania is expected to cost around €30 million per month.