European security

London elevates measures to contain Russian influence in UK

The UK will require anyone working on behalf of Russia’s government to register their activities in the country or face up to five years in jail, Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced on April 1.

2 April 2025, 02:07 AM

Europe deepens intelligence sharing with Ukraine

At the recent “Coalition of the Willing” summit in Paris, Ukraine struck a deal to boost its access to intelligence from European countries and tap directly into their ammunition depots, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 28.

28 March 2025, 08:17 PM

Paris security summit overshadowed by US reluctance to engage

At the “Coalition of the Willing” summit in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron failed to secure a public commitment from European allies to send troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 27.

28 March 2025, 02:09 AM

Macron braces for clash with Trump over Ukraine aid — Bloomberg

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for a confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump over his commitment to supporting Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 01:20 PM

$3.3 billion in Ukraine aid unlocked after Germany repeals constitutional fiscal brake

Friedrich Merz, likely to be Germany’s next Chancellor, said that Berlin might approve EUR3 billion ($3.3 billion) in additional assistance to Ukraine by March 21, German news agency DPA reported on March 18.

18 March 2025, 09:54 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Finland seeking stronger partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Finland on Tuesday, March 18, Finnish broadcaster Helsingin Sanomat reported.

18 March 2025, 06:25 PM

Fifteen countries prepared to play role in Ukraine’s post-war security — France

Defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom held a press conference in Paris on Wednesday after a meeting devoted to European support for Ukraine, The Guardian reported on March 12.

13 March 2025, 02:09 AM

EU needs to ‘move from concepts to a plan’ on security guarantees for Ukraine — Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron called on the military leadership of EU member states to begin drafting a concrete plan for “reliable security guarantees” for Ukraine in the event of Russia accepting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.

12 March 2025, 02:11 AM

Moscow-loving Le Pen accuses Macron of manipulating Europe’s fears of Russian aggression

French MP and former leader of the far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “playing on fears” after he warned that Russia poses a threat to all of Europe, French newspaper Le Figaro reported on March 11.

11 March 2025, 11:12 PM

Zelenskyy outlines Europe’s surging military aid to Ukraine

Over the past several weeks, European nations have approved dozens of measures to ramp up military aid to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his March 10 evening address.

11 March 2025, 02:12 AM

Denmark ready to deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine

Denmark is prepared to send its troops to Ukraine if a European peacekeeping presence becomes necessary after a potential ceasefire in the Russo-Ukrainian war, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on March 10.

10 March 2025, 09:32 PM

Norway to increase 2025 Ukraine aid funding by $4.6 billion

The Norwegian parliament approved boosting military aid to Ukraine to NOK85 billion ($7.8 billion) in 2025, public broadcaster NRK reported on March 6.

7 March 2025, 12:18 AM

EU leaders back sweeping continental rearmament plan

EU leaders have supported the European Commission’s proposal to drastically increase defense spending across the bloc, according to the European Council summit communique on March 6.

6 March 2025, 11:09 PM

Russia now a threat to France and all of Europe — Macron

France is prepared to extend its nuclear deterrent to EU partners, given the “new era” of Europe facing an ascending military threat from Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on March 5.

6 March 2025, 12:22 AM

Ukrainian delegation expelled from the White House: What happened and what’s next?

The events in Washington on Feb. 28 marked an unprecedented episode in global politics. After a heated confrontation in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian delegation was expelled from the White House. This was not just a diplomatic incident—it will have serious consequences for the Russo-Ukrainian war and the global geopolitical balance. Moreover, the chances of active hostilities ending in 2025 have significantly decreased.

1 March 2025, 10:35 AM

EU leaders rally in support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s contentious Trump meeting

Following a public dispute between Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump, European leaders have expressed their support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.

1 March 2025, 02:06 AM

EU leaders to discuss Ukraine security and appoint special envoy next week

Next week, European Union leaders will discuss appointing a special envoy to represent the EU at potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 27, citing sources familiar with the matter.

27 February 2025, 11:42 PM

Zelenskyy to join EU summit on European security strategy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was invited to attend the EU leaders' summit on March 6 in Brussels, where European defense and security support for Ukraine will be discussed, European Council President António Costa wrote on Feb. 26.

27 February 2025, 12:15 PM

Estonia warns Europe must lead against Russia as U.S. wavers

Europe still holds significant leverage over Russia, despite Moscow’s continued aggression and the possibility of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in an interview with RND on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 10:18 AM

Trump: Ukraine ‘can forget’ about NATO

Based on the ongoing U.S.-Russia talks, Kyiv must abandon its NATO membership aspirations, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 26.

26 February 2025, 08:37 PM

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