Keywords: European Security


Zelenskiy calls on allies to maintain pressure on Russia ahead of US talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged international partners on Sunday to continue applying sanctions pressure on Russia, ahead of a second day of discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations aimed at exploring ways to end the four-year conflict. The war began after Russia launched a full-scale......

Zelensky to meet Macron in Paris for talks on Ukraine war and sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Friday for high-level discussions focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine and international efforts to increase pressure on Russia. According to the French presidency, the meeting will address several......

Poland seeks greater autonomy in nuclear deterrence strategy

Poland is aiming to strengthen its strategic independence in matters related to nuclear deterrence, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, signaling Warsaw’s intention to play a more proactive role in Europe’s evolving security architecture. Speaking in Warsaw, Tusk underlined that Poland does......

Five European powers push for a more European Nato

France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their determination to shoulder greater responsibility for Europe’s security, calling for what they described as a “more European” NATO. Meeting in Krakow, senior defense officials from the five countries —......

Sweden announces $1.4 billion military aid package for Ukraine

Sweden has unveiled a new $1.4 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Kyiv amid the ongoing war triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced the initiative, describing it as Stockholm’s 21st support package......

Estonia bars additional Russian veterans from Schengen travel

Estonia has imposed entry bans on 1,073 additional Russian fighters who took part in the war against Ukraine, blocking their access to the Schengen area in a move that significantly expands Tallinn’s efforts to restrict the movement of combatants linked to Moscow’s military campaign. The......

EU foreign policy chief warns European army would be dangerous

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat for foreign affairs, dismissed calls for a dedicated European military force on Monday, cautioning that it could prove extremely hazardous by muddling NATO's command structure during crises. Speaking at the Oslo Security Conference alongside Norwegian......

Poland’s president warns Russia will remain a lasting threat to Europe

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has warned that Russia will continue to pose a long-term threat to Central and Eastern Europe, regardless of changes in leadership or political system in Moscow. Speaking in Vilnius alongside the presidents of Lithuania and Ukraine, Nawrocki said historical experience......

Polish and Finnish presidents emphasize US alliance and higher defense spending

The presidents of Poland and Finland have reaffirmed the importance of the United States as a strategic ally while highlighting a significant rise in defense spending across Europe, amid growing regional security challenges. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Polish President Karol Nawrocki......