The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached an agreement aimed at strengthening security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, after months of diplomatic tensions over President Donald Trump’s demands for greater US control over Greenland. Trump said the agreement would give Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security and allow the United States to do…
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuania’s airspace overnight, according to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. Lithuanian authorities said the drone likely entered southern Lithuania near Kaunas shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The area borders Belarus, a close Russian ally. Nausėda said in a statement on X that NATO fighter jets destroyed the…
A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian train near the Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and senior European security officials had passed through the area. The strike hit the train’s engine at Yahodyn, about 2km (1.2 miles) from the Polish border. No casualties were reported, and all passengers on the affected train were evacuated, Ukrainian…
Donald Trump praised Israel’s prime minister, predicted an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, and defended US actions against Iran during talks with Syria’s new leader. US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Israel will withdraw its ground troops from Lebanon, saying relations between the two countries were improving. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara,…
Twelve NATO countries have launched a major long-range missile programme aimed at boosting Europe’s security. NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, have announced a £37 billion ($50 billion) investment in the Deep Precision Strike missile project. The programme will run over the next decade and is designed to develop advanced missiles capable of hitting military…
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…
