Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again broached the possibility of negotiations with Ukraine, a notable shift considering his previous hardline stance. This comes on the heels of a meeting …
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Eastern Europe’s Military Reinforcement and the Urgent Economic Reforms Needed in Ukraine by Alona Lebedieva
The war in Ukraine has necessitated a substantial increase in military expenditure across Eastern Europe. Poland and the Baltic States are at the forefront of this movement, recognising the urgent …
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NATO has stated that it does not consider the recent discovery of fragments of a Russian drone in Romania as evidence of a deliberate attack on the territory of the …
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SECURITY & DEFENCEFEATUREDPOLITICS
Boris Johnson’s Foolproof Plan: Replace Nukes with Ukrainian Troops
Following a meeting with former US President Donald Trump, ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted Trump’s determination to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. However, initial reports of …
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SECURITY & DEFENCE
Belarus Hosts Chinese Troops for Joint Drills Near Poland Before Crucial NATO Meeting
Amid escalating global tensions and increasing geopolitical complexities, China and Belarus have commenced joint military drills near the Polish border. This development, occurring just days before a pivotal NATO summit, …
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SECURITY & DEFENCE
Polish Foreign Minister Suggests Russia May Store 100 Nuclear Warheads in Kaliningrad
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has raised concerns that Russia may be storing approximately 100 tactical nuclear warheads in the Kaliningrad region. The statement was made during a conference on …
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Hungary is considering a re-evaluation of its membership status within NATO, seeking potentially to avoid participation in future operations outside the Alliance and to limit its support for Ukraine. This …