Europe News German defence minister makes surprise visit to Kyiv The surprise visit comes a day after Pistorius met with his counterparts from France, the UK, Italy and Poland to discuss coordinating their defence plans and assistance for Ukraine. 14/01/2025
Europe News Trump urges ceasefire in Ukraine and suggests NATO role rethinking Trump's remarks, including thoughts on reducing US military aid to Ukraine and reconsidering NATO membership, have sparked concern among allies and security experts. 09/12/2024
Europe News Zelenskyy says Kursk incursion has 'turned the tables' in Ukraine The Ukrainian president has voiced optimism about the prospect of an end to the war, but says his country still badly needs more supplies from its allies. 06/09/2024
Germany NATO launches Ukraine command centre in Germany The centre in Wiesbaden will plan and coordinate security assistance for Kyiv as it continues to fight against Moscow's war of aggression. 15/07/2024
USA European leaders stand by NATO amid US election uncertainty The threat of Trump's potential return to the White House has increasingly raised questions in Brussels about Washington's continued commitment to the alliance. 10/07/2024
Latvia NATO's B9 countries gather in Riga ahead of crucial July summit The Bucharest Nine (B9) group was created in the wake of Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014. 11/06/2024
Ukraine G7 eyes frozen Russian assets for Ukraine as US sends more aid Washington has announced €253 million in military assistance for Ukraine as G7 nations say they will explore ways of using frozen Russian assets to help Kyiv. 25/05/2024
World News US announces 370 million euro package of weapons for Ukraine Washington says it's intended, in part, to help Ukraine fend off the surging Russian effort to capture Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city. 11/05/2024
Europe News EU hosts defence forum to rally its military industry behind Ukraine The defence industry forum was held in Brussels to discuss cooperation and increase ammunition production for Kyiv in response to Russia's ongoing aggression. 06/05/2024
Netherlands ICJ throws out Nicaragua's case asking Germany to halt aid to Israel Berlin argued that it has barely exported any weapons to Israel since the offensive against Gaza started following Hamas' deadly incursion into southern Israel on 7 October. 30/04/2024
Ukraine Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine after Senate approval EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of committing to send Patriot systems to Kiev. 23/04/2024
World News Zelenskyy says US aid package must reach frontline as soon as possible The long-awaited €89 billion aid bill was approved by the House, and will go through the US Senate on Tuesday. 22/04/2024
Ukraine Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 billion aid bill which has been struggling to make it through the House of Representatives for months. 21/04/2024
Ukraine Ukraine war: Blinken assures Black Sea allies of US support Blinken has told allied countries that border the Black Sea they can rely on Washington's support, as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on. 15/04/2024
Ukraine Finland and Ukraine sign long-term security agreement The defence aid package provided to Ukraine by Helsinki is worth 188 million euros 03/04/2024
World News 'Good news': US greenlights military aid for Baltic States Washington has approved €210 million in defence aid for the three states on NATO's eastern frontier. 23/03/2024