SECURITY & DEFENCE

James Cleverly to meet UK military personnel leading NATO’s mission in Estonia protecting its ‘Eastern Flank’ by land, sea and air. He will meet members of the new Estonian Government…

The parties discussed Ukraine’s application for NATO membership in the context of the upcoming Vilnius Summit. First of all, the First Vice-Speaker stressed the importance of providing security guarantees before…

The Ukrainian President has urged his forces to take more Russian prisoners: “We have returned 106 more of our warriors from Russian captivity – they fought in the Bakhmut sector.…

“Russia has repeatedly underestimated the strength and determination of the courageous Ukrainian people to defend their homeland. In addition, Russia has severely underestimated our unwavering resolve to support Ukraine, alongside…

The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine focusing on the various ongoing strands of work, in particular continued military assistance for Ukraine’s defence and measures to…

Members of 45 Commando deployed from the Royal Navy amphibious assault ship, HMS Albion, under the cover of darkness on Saturday. The commandos manoeuvred their Inflatable Raiding Craft, which can…

Sweden applied for NATO membership following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. As a NATO Invitee, Sweden is cooperating with NATO more closely than ever and its security…

President Zelensky has arrived in the UK this morning for discussions with the Prime Minister on Ukraine’s ongoing military resistance to Putin’s brutal invasion. The President will update the Prime…

The European Council has adopted a decision to sign an agreement with Montenegro on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). The agreement will…

Personnel from all three services of the UK Armed Forces are deployed in Estonia, carrying out exercises and operations as part of the UK’s commitment to NATO. More than 1,500…