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Poland

Poland signs 'Military Schengen' alongside Germany and Netherlands

Poland continues to grapple with internal and external security challenges, and Russia's behaviour remains the top concern.

Finland

Finns to choose president as both hopefuls set tough stance on Russia

Two candidates from opposing centre-right and green parties go head to head in Sunday's run-off presidential vote, but both share a hard line on Russia.

Ukraine

EU pledges more than a million military shells to Ukraine

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Hungary

Hungary's PM dodges opportunity to approve Sweden NATO membership

The governing Fidesz party, which holds an absolute majority in parliament, boycotted a session Monday and the chance to vote on the Nordic nation's application.

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World News

Ex PM wins first round of Finnish election, forcing run-off

The result will force the race into a run-off on 11 February between Stubb and Haavisto, as none of the candidates received more than half of the votes.

Turkey

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey

The US made the decision after Turkey agreed to allow Sweden's entry into NATO.

Europe News

‘Premature’ for NATO allies to worry about a Trump comeback: US envoy

It is "premature" for NATO allies to make "conclusions" about the impact of Donald Trump's potential return on the military alliance, its US Ambassador has told Euronews.

Hungary

Swedish PM to meet Orbán to end deadlock over NATO membership

Ulf Kristersson says he's willing to meet Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán to further Sweden’s bid for NATO membership.

United Kingdom

UK army chief warns citizens to prepare for massive war with Russia

The top general likens the situation in Ukraine to the crises of 1914 and 1937 and insists that only 'citizen armies' will be able to defeat the coming onslaught on the West's way of life.

Sweden

What is it going to take for Sweden's NATO membership green light?

Turkey has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid, but Hungary remains set against Stockholm entering the alliance.

Turkey

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership

Hungary is the only NATO ally not to have ratified Sweden’s accession.

Latvia

Baltic states sign agreement to bolster NATO's eastern border

The common defence line agreement was signed to block Russian aggression in the region.

World News

NATO holds biggest exercise in decades amid Russia build-up fears

The exercise will show the US-led military alliance's "unity", "strength" and "determination", said NATO's Supreme Allied Commander.

Kosovo

Kosovo to receive weapons from the US as part of military development

Following a decision from parliament, the Kosovo Security Forces are transforming into a formal and professional military. Pristina aims to have the transformation completed by 2028. Euronews Serbia met with the Minister of the KSF to find out more.

Germany

Germany lays out ‘exercise scenario’ for a potential NATO-Russia war

The German Ministry of Defence has sketched out a vision of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could spillover into a NATO-wide conflict.

Ukraine

Severe winter weather puts strain on Ukraine's weakened power system

Ukraine's power system, still weakened by last winter's Russian strikes, is working at maximum capacity in the cold weather.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies

The announcement comes as Russia has begun to ramp up its air assault on Ukraine, with more than 40 civilians killed since the weekend.

Turkey

Why is Turkey finally getting behind Sweden's NATO bid?

The last Nordic country to join the alliance is still waiting for Turkey and Hungary to clear its path.

World News

Erdogan arrives in Budapest to deepen Turkish-Hungarian relations

Up for discussion between the Turkish President and Viktor Orban is Sweden's membership of NATO, which neither country has yet ratified.

Finland

Newest NATO member Finland signs defence pact with US

Finland’s Nordic neighbour Sweden, on the brink of joining NATO, signed a similar deal last week.