Keywords: International security


Allies fear rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire

European allies are increasingly concerned that a rapid attempt by the United States to secure a preliminary agreement with Iran on its nuclear programme could create more problems than it resolves, according to diplomats familiar with the negotiations. The worry is that Washington may prioritize speed......

French soldier killed in Lebanon raises tensions in UN peacekeeping mission

A French soldier deployed in southern Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been killed, according to an official statement by Emmanuel Macron. The incident has heightened concerns about security conditions in the region and the risks faced by international forces on the ground. The......

Kosovo agrees to deploy troops to Gaza in U.S.-led peace initiative

On Monday, Kosovo’s government confirmed its decision to send troops to Gaza as part of an international peacekeeping mission supported by the United States. This move comes following last year’s ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Several countries, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan,......

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses Iranian drone threats with Saudi crown prince

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the situation in Iran and broader Middle East tensions. Zelenskiy reiterated Ukraine’s offer to assist in countering Iranian-made drones, drawing on Kyiv’s extensive......

Trump warns Iran could face severe military response

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, warned that Iran could face a strong military response, signaling a potential escalation in tensions in the Middle East. In a message published on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that Iran would be “hit very hard,” suggesting......

Macron calls for urgent UN meeting as tensions escalate between US, Israel and Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the outbreak of open conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran carries serious consequences for international peace and security, calling for urgent diplomatic action to contain the crisis. In a public statement, the French head of state said......

Russia and Belarus pledge joint response to threats from ‘unfriendly countries’

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko agreed on Thursday to coordinate a joint response to what they described as emerging threats from “unfriendly countries.” The announcement came during a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State,......

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to attend Munich security conference

China’s leading diplomat, Wang Yi, is scheduled to participate in the 62nd Munich Security Conference, which will take place from February 13 to 15 in Munich, Germany, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday. Wang Yi is expected to deliver a keynote speech during the three-day forum,......

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......