Policy

Macron proposes to use France's nuclear weapons to defend Europe

He proposes to launch a pan-European discussion on expanding NATO's defence systems

Czech police accuse Russian intelligence of explosions at ammunition depots in 2014

The explosions were carried out to prevent the delivery of weapons and ammunition after the start of the war in Donbas

Ex-Bundeswehr officer confesses to spying for Russia

Former Bundeswehr captain tells court he passed military information to Russia out of fear of escalating war in Ukraine

Stoltenberg: "Top priority for NATO is to deliver Patriot systems to Ukraine"

NATO Secretary General emphasised that Ukraine needs not only Patriot, but also other systems, including NASAMS

Australia announces $100 million aid package for Ukraine

Most of this amount will be spent on air defence systems and the purchase of drones

Welt: Russia disrupts peace talks with Ukraine in 2022 by demanding to make Russian the second official language

The parties then reached a consensus on almost all points, but Russia put forward additional conditions

WSJ: Putin did not plan Navalny's death for 16 February

However, European intelligence agencies do not believe Putin was not involved in Navalny's death

First pilots arrive in France for F-16 training

After a fast-track course, they will spend another 4 months of adaptation in Romania

State Department chief threatens Xi Jinping with sanctions over Russian supplies

Biden administration is "running out of patience," Blinken said

Ramstein Coalition pledged to allocate over $95 billion for military assistance to Ukraine over 2 years

Austin stressed that the contact group has made significant progress in this regard