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Georgia hosts NATO drills despite cooling ties with the WestTbilisi (AFP) July 25, 2025 Georgia on Friday hosted major multinational military exercises with NATO troops, despite its government facing growing accusations of drifting away from a pro-Western path and edging closer to Russia's orbit. ... more
EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in tiesBeijing (AFP) July 24, 2025 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Thursday that China's ties with Russia were now the "determining" factor in its relations with the European Union, as she wrapped up a tense summit in Beijing that also saw China agree to speed up exports of rare earth minerals to the bloc. ... more  
Ukraine's anti-graft body says new bill restores independenceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 24, 2025 Ukraine's anti-corruption body NABU said a new bill submitted to parliament Thursday would restore its independence, after President Volodymyr Zelensky backtracked under pressure from nationwide protests and the EU. ... more
US announces $4 bn loan guarantee for Poland military purchasesWashington (AFP) July 25, 2025 The United States announced Friday that it is providing a $4 billion loan guarantee for the purchase of American military equipment by Poland, which borders both Russia and war-torn Ukraine. ... more |
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Europe hopes for 'no surprises' as US weighs force withdrawals Brussels, Belgium (AFP) July 28, 2025 After keeping Donald Trump happy with a pledge to up defence spending at NATO's summit, Europe is now bracing for a key decision from the US president on the future of American forces on the continent. ... more  
US approves $4.67 bn sale of air defense system to EgyptWashington (AFP) July 24, 2025 The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt. ... more  
Russian navy parade cancelled for 'security reasons'Moscow (AFP) July 27, 2025 Russia said on Sunday a major annual navy parade had been cancelled for "security reasons", without specifying the threat or concern. ... more  
Germany plans compulsory military screening for young menBerlin (AFP) July 24, 2025 Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory screening for military service for 18-year-old men as part of plans to ramp up defence capabilities, a defence ministry source said Thursday. ... more |
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US approves $322 mn in arms sales to Ukraine; German government moves to speed up military procurementWashington (AFP) July 23, 2025 The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of $322 million in arms sales to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and its armored combat vehicles. ... more |
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Russia seeks to fine web users searching for content deemed 'extremist'Moscow (AFP) July 22, 2025 Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" - a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom. ... more 
Macron appoints military advisor as new army chiefParis (AFP) July 23, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday. ... more  
US Treasury chief says China talks could cover Iran, Russia oil buysWashington (AFP) July 21, 2025 The next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, a move that would shift the focus of trade negotiations into national security issues. ... more 
Zelensky says ex-defence minister to head delegation for Russia talksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 22, 2025 Ukraine's ex-defence minister and current secretary of the security council Rustem Umerov will head Kyiv's delegation at the next round of peace talks with Russia on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. ... more |
 
Plane crash in Russia's far east kills nearly 50 peopleMoscow (AFP) July 24, 2025 A passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people crashed in a remote area of Russia's far eastern Amur region on Thursday, killing all on board, authorities said. ... more  |
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North Korea's Kim urges troops to prepare 'for real war'Seoul (AFP) July 24, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged his military to be ready "for real war" as he observed a firing contest of artillery units, Pyongyang state media said Thursday. ... more 
China says raised 'solemn representations' with EU over Russia sanctionsBeijing (AFP) July 23, 2025 China's commerce minister lodged "solemn representations" to his EU counterpart over two Chinese banks' inclusion in the bloc's sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, Beijing said Wednesday. ... more 
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyerSeoul (AFP) July 22, 2025 North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year. ... more  
Mali forces, Russian fighters killed dozens of Fulanis: HRWDakar (AFP) July 22, 2025 The Malian army and Russia's Wagner group killed dozens of ethnic Fulani men this year during anti-jihadist operations in the troubled west African nation, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. ... more |
 
Russia faces intense barrage of drones, shutting down Moscow airportsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2025 Russia faced a penetrating barrage of drones from Ukraine over the weekend that caused Moscow airports to close amid the intensifying war. ... more 
Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace dealKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 21, 2025 Russia on Monday downplayed the chances of a breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine, saying the two sides held "diametrically" opposed positions, hours after it launched a massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv. ... more 
Germany, Norway vow to step up North Atlantic surveillanceBerlin (AFP) July 21, 2025 NATO allies Germany and Norway agreed on Monday to step up surveillance against maritime and airborne "threats" in the northern Atlantic region amid high tensions with Russia over the Ukraine war. ... more 
Iran accuses Europeans of not respecting 2015 nuclear deal as fresh talks confirmedTehran (AFP) July 21, 2025 Tehran on Monday accused Britain, France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme. ... more |
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Romania to buy Israeli air defence systems for over 2 bn eurosBucharest (AFP) July 21, 2025 Romania announced Monday it has signed a deal with an Israeli company to buy six anti-aircraft systems, as the NATO member and Ukraine neighbour looks to boost its defence posture. ... more 
Putin meets Khamenei's top nuke adviser; Iran says Europe has no grounds to trigger sanctionsMoscow (AFP) July 20, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin held a surprise meeting with Ali Larijani, top adviser to Iran's supreme leader on nuclear issues, to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme in the Kremlin on Sunday. ... more 
At least 1 killed, 9 injured as Russia, Ukraine trade aerial attacksWashington DC (UPI) Jul 21, 2025 At least one person was killed and nine were injured in Kyiv and flights were disrupted in Moscow after Ukraine and Russia traded drone and missile attacks overnight. ... more
Ahead of new talks, Iran blames Europeans for nuclear deal collapseTehran (AFP) July 21, 2025 Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany. ... more |
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Ukraine's Zelensky seeks cease-fire meeting next weekWashington DC (UPI) Jul 19, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants cease-fire negotiations with Russia next week and said he would be willing to meet directly and Russian President Vladimir Putin. ... more |
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Tsunami alert lifted after powerful quakes off Russian coastMoscow (AFP) July 20, 2025 A tsunami alert was lifted after a series of powerful earthquakes off the coast of Russia's far east on Sunday did not result in deadly waves, according to the Russian emergencies ministry. ... more 
Russia says captured villages in three separate areas of Ukraine frontMoscow (AFP) July 17, 2025 Russia said Thursday it had captured Ukrainian villages in three separate areas of the front line, expanding its summer offensive despite US calls to end the fighting. ... more 
U.N. report cites 'flagrant' violations by Russia and North KoreaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 17, 2025 Russian and North Korean officials violated U.N. resolutions regarding arms, troops and refined petroleum shipments throughout 2024 and beyond, a U.N. report says. ... more  
US 'moving at haste' to get Ukraine weapons: envoyBrussels, Belgium (AFP) July 17, 2025 The United States was moving to get weapons to Ukraine quickly under President Donald Trump's plan for Europe to buy arms, and was weighing selling Patriot air defence systems from its own stocks, Washington's envoy to NATO said Thursday. ... more |
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