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Europe must increase military spending to deter Russia - Danish Prime Minister
Europe must increase military spending to deter a more aggressive Russia, says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
EU countries are trying to raise 1.5 billion dollars to buy shells for Ukraine - media
EU countries are trying to raise $1. 5 billion to buy artillery shells from abroad to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russia.
China allegedly uses private companies to hack citizens and foreign governments - Financial Times
A major data leak revealed that China may have hired a private company to spy on foreign governments and monitor its own citizens.
EU sanctions against Russia include companies from China and India for the first time - media
The European Union has agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets Chinese and Indian companies accused of supporting Moscow.
NATO admits that the West was "too optimistic" about the war in Ukraine in 2023
The Chairman of NATO's Military Committee said that Western countries were too optimistic in 2023 that Ukraine would quickly defeat Russia with the weapons and training provided, and that they should now be careful not to be too pessimistic about Ukraine's chances in 2024.
NATO considers deploying Alliance forces across Europe - media
NATO is developing plans to deploy the Alliance's armed forces across Europe in response to Russia's intensification of its defense industry and military buildup over the past year.
The EU is looking for ways to increase defense production: Von der Leyen offers experience in fighting COVID-19
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Brussels should encourage the European defense industry to consolidate and increase production.
Russia is going to mobilize 400 thousand people in 2024 - media
Russia is planning to recruit 400,000 additional soldiers in 2024 without announcing a general mobilization, according to Ukrainian officials cited by the Financial Times.
Hungary again blocks EU sanctions package against Russia over proposed measures on China - FT
Hungary has blocked EU sanctions against Russia over proposed measures against Chinese companies.
Ukraine to receive first tranche under new €50 billion EU package within weeks - FT
The European Union hopes to disburse the first tranche of a new €50 billion financial support package to Ukraine within weeks, but further disbursements will depend on Ukraine's compliance with reform requirements.
G7 considers using Russian assets as collateral to raise funds for Ukraine - Bloomberg
The G7 and the EU discuss a plan to use more than $250 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets as collateral to finance Ukraine's postwar reconstruction.
Belgium proposes a plan to seize frozen Russian assets
Belgium proposes to use the frozen Russian assets as collateral for the issuance of debt for Ukraine's reconstruction.
Budanov predicts new Ukrainian counteroffensive for spring - Telegraph
The head of Ukrainian intelligence predicted that Ukraine will launch a new counteroffensive in the spring, as soon as the Russian offensive is exhausted.
"A matter of life and death": five EU leaders demand that the bloc take Ukraine's arming efforts seriously
Five EU leaders call on the bloc to fulfill its promises and provide Ukraine with enough weapons.
Zelensky revokes Zaluzhny's dismissal as Commander-in-Chief after public outcry - Financial Times
President Zelensky's attempt to remove the popular General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from command caused public outrage, which prevented his dismissal.
EU denies plans to force Hungary to approve aid to Ukraine - media
The EU denies reports that it plans to impose financial sanctions on Hungary to force it to agree to fund aid to Ukraine.
Financial Times: EU to punish Hungary financially if Orban blocks aid package for Ukraine
The EU is considering plans to financially punish Hungary if it continues to block a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine. Possible measures include weakening the Hungarian currency and undermining investor confidence to hurt its economy.
Britain offers a plan to end the war in Gaza - Financial Times
The UK has proposed a five-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. The plan envisages an immediate pause in hostilities, leading to negotiations on a permanent ceasefire and sustainable peace.