The NATO Secretary General considers a US withdrawal unlikely and calls on Europe to increase defense spending. Washington remains a key guarantor of the Alliance's security.
Germany will receive AEGIS systems and radars for eight ships from Lockheed Martin and RTX. The deal is intended to strengthen NATO security and the interoperability of allied fleets.
The European Union will conduct exercises to practice Article 42. 7 on collective defense. Kaja Kallas will personally oversee the review of the response to armed aggression.
The European Commissioner called for an intergovernmental agreement to protect the EU without US involvement. Ukraine, Britain, and Norway could be included in the new union.
Hanno Pevkur is confident in Washington's support and NATO's steadfastness. He called on Europe to invest more in defense and resolve the conflict in Iran.
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat to Péter Magyar's Tisza Party and declared the beginning of a new era. The politician plans to reform the party but remains in politics.
The CPD reports on Russia's plans for war until 2028 or a frozen front. The option of hybrid aggression against the Baltic states and NATO is also being considered.
The Fancy Bear group attacked mailboxes of SAP employees, ARMA, and NATO military departments. Due to a hacker error, researchers gained access to their data.
The NATO Secretary General urged countries to increase investment in Ukraine's defense. Germany and Britain led the Contact Group after US demands for funding.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine named three domains of Ukrainian strategy and announced enemy losses. According to Fedorov, Russia loses up to 428 soldiers per square kilometer of Donetsk region.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed military aid with Mark Rutte and defense ministers before Ramstein. Announcements of new joint defense projects are expected.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
European countries are in no hurry to deploy forces until a truce with Iran is reached. Trump remains without support for his plan to block shipping.
The US Secretary of Defense will not attend the April 15 meeting. Washington will be represented by the head of the Pentagon's political department, while the group will be led by Britain and Germany.
The President stated in Berlin his aspiration for full membership in the alliances. Friedrich Merz supported Ukraine's accession, emphasizing the importance of reform stages.
The President of Ukraine discussed air defense and strengthening air defense with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. New decisions are being prepared.
Putin's aide Patrushev stated that NATO countries are directly involved in attacks on the Russian Federation by providing airspace. Drones are allegedly striking ports in the Leningrad region.
Brussels expects reforms and support for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine from the new Hungarian government. To receive the funds, Budapest must fulfill 27 EU conditions.
Alaeddin Boroujerdi announced his readiness to destroy the American fleet if it attempts a blockade. Tehran considers Trump's threats to be merely military propaganda.
Alliance allies will not participate in a naval blockade of Iran. France plans a separate mission to restore shipping after the fighting ends.
Péter Magyar and the Tisza party won the elections, promising a return to the EU. The new leader does not support weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine but will become a pragmatic partner for Kyiv.
Intelligence showed a 3D model of the drone with Chinese cameras and Swiss chips. The drone has a range of 45 km and uses AI for target tracking.
The Kremlin is spreading AI-generated videos about separatism in the strategic port of Klaipėda. The campaign's goal is to destabilize Lithuania and undermine trust in NATO.
The US President announced the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz with the support of Great Britain and other countries. Trump expects concessions from Iran after threats on social media.
As of 13:00, voter activity is 10% higher than in 2022. Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar are vying for the votes of over 7 million citizens.
The occupiers are manipulating the topic of civilian evacuation to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted the statements of collaborator Miroshnik about alleged atrocities against the population.
Keir Starmer plans to increase investment in defense amid threats and opposition criticism. A new plan will be presented in May to strengthen the country's security.
Donald Trump announced the complete defeat of Iran's armed forces by American troops. Negotiations in Islamabad are ongoing, but their outcome is not important.
Britain has assessed Ukrainian UAV technologies as among the best in the world. Kyiv was involved in consultations on protecting shipping from Iran's blockade.
Planet Labs has imposed an indefinite delay on the release of images of Iran and neighboring countries. This prevents media from assessing the consequences of military actions.
