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Six North Sea countries have signed an agreement to ensure common security standards to protect critical underwater infrastructure, such as energy pipelines and cables, from foreign sabotage and attack.
Lithuania calls on NATO allies to urgently shift to a war economy, increasing defense spending to at least 2% of GDP and expanding military production to deter Russia.
A rally was held in Spain to call on the international community to put pressure on Russia to release Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held captive by the Kremlin.
Germany has initiated a global analysis of existing Patriot air defense systems to determine which ones can be quickly provided to Ukraine.
The United States has expressed concern over China's recent efforts to help Russia rebuild its defense industrial base. Beijing is helping to supply components that increase Russia's ability to attack Ukraine.
Moscow is trying to destabilize Moldovan democracy and society by using pro-Russian figures, such as Gagauzia's governor, Evgenia Gutsul, to create conditions for potential Russian aggression against Moldova.
A former Austrian intelligence officer is arrested for large-scale Russian infiltration and espionage activities, revealing a lack of oversight and actions worthy of a spy novel.
NATO's ability to rapidly deploy up to 500,000 troops to its eastern borders in response to Russian aggression depends on overcoming obstacles such as bureaucracy and fragile rail infrastructure, especially in Germany.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has joined TikTok to reach a younger audience, promising behind-the-scenes looks at government life rather than dance videos, while ensuring data security.
Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the OP, believes that the idea of making peace with russia in exchange for Ukrainian territories is politically naive, as russia will not honor any agreements and will continue its aggression.
European defense contractors warn that dependence on Chinese cotton lint threatens the expansion of ammunition production, which is needed to replenish stocks and support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano in Sicily, emits rare smoke rings that billow high into the sky, a phenomenon known as "volcanic vortex rings" caused by explosions of gas bubbles above the magma chamber.
Russia jeopardized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by simulating strikes and deploying troops and weapons there, while Ukraine denied any involvement in any armed provocations at the Russian-occupied facility.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Western troops would help train our soldiers in Ukraine faster and emphasized that Kyiv would never mind if someone wants to help.
Poland is considering signing a new agreement with Ukraine to replace the current 1992 treaty, with the possibility of strengthening military and security cooperation between the two countries.
According to the German Ministry of Defense, Russia is likely responsible for persistent disruptions to global navigation satellite systems in the Baltic region, including electromagnetic interference originating in Kaliningrad.
Russian authorities are stepping up information operations to push Ukraine to negotiate and make the West fear an escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine and the Contemporary Ukraine Charitable Foundation have signed a memorandum on the implementation of the Unleash Ukraine project, which aims to create a powerful tool for cultural diplomacy by presenting contemporary Ukrainian digital art to the world through AR exhibitions, creative spaces, and public engagement initiatives.
About a hundred people protested outside the Georgian parliament building against the proposed law on "foreign agents" with placards reading "No to the Russian law" and "Two years of perseverance towards Europe.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba discussed with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Maria Gabriel the issues of strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional stability during the talks.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba meets with his Swedish counterpart Bilstrom to discuss Sweden's support for Ukraine's air defense against russian aggression.
Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Chornomorets Odesa 4-1 to reach the Ukrainian Cup final for the first time in five years.
The Bundeswehr needs an additional 6. 5 billion euros in the 2025 budget to restructure and make it war-ready due to growing threats in Europe.
About 26% of Ukraine's territory, about 156,000 square kilometers, is potentially dangerous due to mining as a result of Russian terror.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on NATO allies to immediately provide more air defense systems, including Patriot systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, and reportedly indicated that the allies have agreed to identify and send additional air defense systems to Ukraine to help protect its skies.
Ukraine has become one of the most heavily mined countries in the world due to the Russian invasion and mines left over from World War II, with a demining scale comparable to that of all of Europe after 1945.
Ukraine's electricity imports now far exceed exports, with exports almost zero due to the recent wave of massive attacks, while imports help balance the system by allowing limited exports only during certain hours when there is excess electricity.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock expressed skepticism about NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's plan to create a 5-year, 100 billion euro fund to help Ukraine fight russia, citing potential duplication with existing EU funding mechanisms.
Latvia plans to hand over to Ukraine the first drones worth 1 million euros as part of the Drone Coalition, which have been tested and recognized as combat-ready.