A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania, injuring two people and triggering strong reactions from Nato and the European Union. A Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in the Romanian city of Galați near the Ukrainian border, causing a fire and injuring two residents, Romanian officials said. Romania’s emergency authority confirmed that…
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the conflict in Ukraine could be nearing its conclusion as ceasefire efforts continue. Vladimir Putin has said he believes Russia’s war with Ukraine is “coming to an end,” days after a temporary ceasefire agreement was brokered between Moscow and Kyiv. Speaking to reporters after Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin used Victory Day celebrations to defend the war in Ukraine and criticize NATO support for Kyiv. Speaking at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, Vladimir Putin described the war in Ukraine as a “just” fight against what he called an “aggressive force” backed by NATO. The Russian president…
Attack near city centre raises security fears days before Russia’s key national event. A Ukrainian drone struck a residential high-rise in Moscow early Monday, damaging part of the building but causing no casualties. Authorities said two other drones were intercepted, while debris was seen scattered near the site. The strike comes just days before Russia’s…
Berlin reacts as Washington plans to reduce military presence in Europe. Germany has said the planned withdrawal of 5,000 US troops was “foreseeable,” as NATO seeks clarity on Washington’s next steps. The move is part of a broader shift in US military strategy under Donald Trump. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed that US forces…
Rising Russian attacks near Ukraine border are pushing NATO defenses to the limit. Romania has reported a sharp rise in Russian drone incursions and emergency air policing missions along its border with Ukraine. This has signaled growing pressure on NATO’s eastern flank. According to Romania’s Defense Ministry, 2026 is already on track to break records…
Pentagon confirms phased troop pullout as political friction with Germany grows. The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months, according to the Pentagon. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the move following a review of U.S. military posture in Europe. Officials say the reduction will bring troop…
Russia launched its most intense wave of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine since the war began. Ukraine said Russia fired at least 6,804 long-range drones and missiles in April, the highest monthly total of the war so far. Ukraine’s air force reported facing 6,663 drones and 141 missiles, with about 88% of drones and…
King Charles III received repeated applause as he urged the United States and United Kingdom to stand together in a time of rising global tension. King Charles III delivered a landmark speech to a joint session of US Congress on Tuesday, calling for stronger cooperation between the two longtime allies. Speaking before lawmakers in Washington,…
At least seven people have died after Russia launched a large overnight attack across Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said five people were killed in Dnipro after an apartment building was struck, while two others died in Chernihiv. Volodymyr Zelensky said the assault lasted “practically all night” as rescue teams searched through rubble on Saturday morning. Ukraine…
