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NATO eyes 400% air defense increase

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is expected to push for a 400% increase in the alliance’s air and missile defense during his June 9 speech in London, which will outline the priorities for the June 24-25 summit of members in The Hague, Reuters reported, citing extracts of his speech.

9 June 2025, 12:13 PM

Germany commits 5,000 troops to Lithuania by 2027

Germany plans to fully deploy a 5,000-troop tank brigade to Lithuania by the end of 2027 as part of NATO’s efforts to deter Russian aggression, Bloomberg reported on May 22.

22 May 2025, 01:45 PM

Russia vows retaliation over Poland’s plan to close Krakow consulate

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, warned of retaliatory measures after Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced plans to close Russia’s consulate in Krakow, citing Russian special services’ involvement in a Warsaw shopping center fire on May 12, news agency RBC reported.

12 May 2025, 02:50 PM

NATO to deliver new security aid packages to Ukraine amid Russian threats

NATO will soon deliver new security aid packages to Ukraine and strengthen defense ties, head of NATO’s representation Patrick Turner said at the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 9.

9 May 2025, 01:50 PM

UK dusts off Cold War plans as Russia threat grows

After a series of threats by the Kremlin, British officials were secretly asked to update 20-year-old contingency plans that would put the country on a war footing and prepare it for a direct military attack from Russia, The Telegraph wrote on May 5.

6 May 2025, 12:19 PM

Dutch PM: Russian threat spilling into Europe’s heart

The threat posed by Russia extends beyond Ukraine and is evolving into hybrid forms, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof wrote on X on May 5 after officially launching the national festivities to mark the liberation of the Netherlands with his Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

6 May 2025, 10:26 AM

Belarus–Russia military exercises may mask preparations for new invasion — Syrskyi

The large-scale Belarus Zapad (West)-2025 exercises, set to take place this fall jointly with Russia, could be a cover for a new offensive preparations, AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with LB.ua on April 9.

9 April 2025, 03:00 PM

Denmark to draft women into military amid Russian threats

Denmark will introduce mandatory military service for women starting next year to bolster its armed forces in response to growing threats from Russia, Bloomberg reported on March 25.

26 March 2025, 12:37 PM

Zelenskyy praises Macron’s speech: Peace, not surrender for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for his “clear vision” and joint efforts to achieve peace in his March 6 X post, following Macron’s televised address to the nation on Russian threats to Europe and a call for a fair peace deal for Ukraine.

6 March 2025, 09:36 AM

Putin to remain a threat to Europe even after potential peace deal – Pistorius

Even if a peace agreement is reached between Ukraine and Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue to pose a threat to Europe, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said at the Night of Innovations event organized on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on the eve of the forum's official opening, news agency Ukrinform reported on Feb. 14.

14 February 2025, 12:03 PM

Moldova identifies Russia as top security threat

The Moldovan Parliament has approved the National Defense Strategy for 2024–2034, outlining key measures to address rising threats from Russia and other geopolitical challenges, local broadcaster Radio Europa Liberă Moldova wrote on Dec. 26.

28 December 2024, 09:43 PM

NATO must prepare for potential Russian attack by 2030 - German Defense Minister

Russia might attempt to invade NATO territory in the coming years to test the Alliance's unity, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, DW broadcaster reported on Dec. 22.

23 December 2024, 08:33 AM

U.S. vows to defend NATO allies amid Russian threats to new Polish missile defense base

The United States is taking Russia’s threats to strike a newly established missile defense base in the Polish town of Redzikowo seriously, John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor said at a briefing on Nov. 25.

26 November 2024, 10:00 AM

Russia endangers both Europe and USA - NATO Chief

Russia’s war against Ukraine poses a security threat to the United States, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in a message to newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported on Nov. 12.

13 November 2024, 10:57 AM

European Commission urges residents to stock up for possible Russian aggression

The European Commission has issued a report recommending that EU residents stock up on essential supplies in case of potential Russian aggression or other emergencies, Newsweek reported on Oct. 31.

1 November 2024, 06:10 PM

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