"Coalition of the Willing"
The Ukraine–NATO Council meeting in the format of an informal dinner will take place on May 21 in Sweden. King Carl XVI Gustaf and the Prime Minister will participate in the event.
36 countries and the EU have joined the agreement to establish the Special Tribunal in The Hague. The court will be able to try the top leadership of the Russian Federation in absentia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
British PM announced the nationalization of British Steel and closer ties with the EU. Starmer guarantees employment and training in Europe for the youth.
More than 40 countries will discuss the creation of a mission for the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is threatening a military response to the actions of Western powers.
Andrii Sybiha will visit Brussels on May 11 to participate in EU and NATO events. The Minister will discuss EU accession and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
The ship HMS Dragon will support mine clearance and vessel protection efforts as part of a defense plan. The mission is led by Great Britain and France.
An explosion occurred at the D66 party office due to pyrotechnics in a mailbox. Police have detained a suspect; no one inside the building was injured.
The announcement of the US troop withdrawal from Germany forced EU leaders to discuss defense independence. In Yerevan, they also coordinated actions regarding Ukraine.
The US is launching Project Freedom to lead vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative will assist stranded crews and restore oil supplies.
The US will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany and cancel artillery deployments. Defense Minister Pistorius urged Europe to strengthen its own security.
The threat level has risen following an anti-Semitic attack in London. The total amount of funds allocated for counter-terrorism and security measures stands at £58 million, which is equivalent to $79 million.
The US administration is forming a coalition to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Partners will coordinate sanctions and information sharing.
The Ministry of Defense added that Zhumadilov will lead CORPUS during the first year. Subsequently, the chairmanship will be held on a rotational basis by unanimous decision of the participants.
During a visit to the army, Merz emphasized the importance of NATO and the partnership with the US. He called for Bundeswehr reform and a fair burden-sharing.
Britain and 9 JEF countries will create maritime forces to protect against the threat from the Russian Federation in the north. The new fleet will operate without US participation as a complement to NATO forces.
The US is launching the Maritime Freedom Construct to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition will coordinate intelligence and sanctions against Iran.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that Ukraine's accession to NATO is impossible at this time. He proposes creating a European Defense Union to provide security guarantees.
Britain plans to create a bank to finance arms procurement for 10 NATO countries. The institution will also provide military assistance for Ukraine.
Ukraine is preparing an international meeting to raise funds for energy recovery. The goal is to accelerate the financing of works and protect industry facilities.
The Commander-in-Chief congratulated the Military Law Enforcement Service on the holiday. He noted the creation of special units to combat saboteurs at the front.
An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.
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 Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took part in a video conference with the chiefs of staff of partner states. The parties discussed the implementation of Ukraine's security strategy.
Belgium and Norway are delaying the transfer of 36 fighter jets due to problems with F-35s and aircraft repairs. Currently, Ukraine has received only a portion of the aircraft from Denmark and the Netherlands.
The Swedish Coast Guard detained the bulk carrier Hui Yuan, which was dumping coal during its voyage from Russia. An investigation has been launched into a violation of the environmental code.
Due to technical malfunction and lack of parts, the repair of Norwegian aircraft will take years. None of the promised aircraft have yet been delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The US President is considering reducing the contingent due to dissatisfaction with the actions of allies. Currently, over 80,000 American troops are stationed in Europe.
Due to the threat of Iranian control, countries in the region are considering expanding their pipeline network. The projects are estimated to cost billions of dollars as a security measure.
The Emirates are calling for the creation of an international coalition to forcefully open the waterway. The country is considering demining and control over Iran's islands.
France for the first time denied Israel the use of its airspace for transporting weapons. Donald Trump criticized this decision on the Truth Social network.