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NATO stands with Lithuania over balloon incursion: RutteBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 28, 2025 NATO voiced firm support for Lithuania Tuesday over what Vilnius condemned as a "hybrid attack" on its airspace by Russia's ally Belarus, involving balloons filled with contraband cigarettes. ... more  
Croatia reintroduces conscription to boost defenceZagreb (AFP) Oct 24, 2025 Croatian lawmakers on Friday voted to reintroduce mandatory military service to boost the Balkan nation's defence, in response to rising global tension and conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
Trump says missile testing not 'appropriate', as Putin touts nuclear cruise missileAboard Air Force One (AFP) Oct 27, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Monday the announcement by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of a nuclear-powered cruise missile test was not "appropriate". ... more 
UK says allies should boost Ukraine's long-range missile reachLondon (AFP) Oct 24, 2025 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday urged allies to "finish the job" on Russian assets as he told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in London there was more that they could do to bolster Kyiv's long-range missile capability. ... more |
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Zelensky urges Trump to pressure Xi to cut support to RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 28, 2025 Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged US President Donald Trump to pressure Chinese leader Xi Jinping to cut his support for Russia when the two leaders meet later this week. ... more  
Putin terminates plutonium disposal agreement with USMoscow (AFP) Oct 27, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Monday terminating an already defunct plutonium disposal agreement with the United States that aimed to prevent both sides from building more nuclear weapons. ... more 
Russia's Burevestnik: A Nuclear-Powered Missile That Defies ConventionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 27, 2025 Russia's latest strategic weapons announcement has reignited debate over one of the most controversial missile programs of the modern era - the 9M730 Burevestnik, known to NATO as the SSC-X-9 "Skyfa ... more 
Lithuania slams airspace incursion denied by RussiaVilnius (AFP) Oct 23, 2025 Lithuania summoned a Russian diplomat in protest over what it said was the entry of two Russian planes into its airspace Thursday, though Moscow denied any such violation. ... more |
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Putin seeks 'dialogue' with Trump as EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as US waversMoscow (AFP) Oct 23, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue "dialogue" on Thursday, after his US counterpart Donald Trump shelved a summit but vowed a potentially "overwhelming" response if Ukraine gets and uses US Tomahawk missiles. ... more |
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Major outage ended at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: IAEAVienna (AFP) Oct 23, 2025 Off-site power has been restored to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after a month-long outage, the longest it has faced since Russia invaded its neighbour, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Thursday. ... more 
China says 'opposes' new US sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine warBeijing (AFP) Oct 23, 2025 China said Thursday it "opposes" recent sanctions slapped by the United States on the two largest Russian oil companies over Moscow's war in Ukraine, saying they had "no basis in international law". ... more
Trump says Xi could have 'big influence' on Putin; as high-stakes meeting with Xi loomsWashington (AFP) Oct 22, 2025 President Donald Trump said Wednesday Xi Jinping could have a "big influence" on Russia's Vladimir Putin over efforts to end the war in Ukraine, days ahead of a meeting scheduled between the US and Chinese leaders in South Korea. ... more 
Russia holds scheduled nuclear drills, week after NATOMoscow (AFP) Oct 22, 2025 Russia held planned strategic nuclear drills on Wednesday, a week after NATO began similar annual exercises, as tensions in Europe over the Ukraine war run high. ... more |
 
Zelensky says Trump's front line proposal 'a good compromise'Oslo (AFP) Oct 22, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday backed US leader Donald Trump's proposal to make the current front line the basis for negotiations with Russia, but doubted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would accept it. ... more  |
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As Russia looms, NATO showcases nuclear drillVolkel, Netherlands (AFP) Oct 21, 2025 A Dutch F-35 jet roared off the runway Tuesday at Volkel airbase in the Netherlands as part of NATO's annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon. ... more 
U.S. sanctions Russia, targeting oil companiesWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2025 The U.S. Treasury said Wednesday it imposed new sanctions on Russia over its "lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine." ... more  
Artificial insemination raises hopes for world's rarest big catMulhouse, France (AFP) Oct 21, 2025 The world-first insemination of an Amur leopard in France has lifted hopes of animal lovers for the survival of the Earth's rarest big cat. ... more  
UK military to get new powers to shoot down dronesLondon (AFP) Oct 20, 2025 Britain's armed forces will get new powers to shoot down "unidentified" drones over military bases, Defence Minister John Healey said on Monday, after incidents across Europe have raised tensions with Russia. ... more |
Zelensky urges allies against appeasing Russia after US tripKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 19, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged allies against appeasing Russia, in a statement after he returned from a trip to the United States where he failed to secure long-range Tomahawk missile supplies. ... more  
Thyssenkrupp spins off warship unit to tap defence boomFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 20, 2025 Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the buzz around European defence firms as the continent rearms amid a growing Russian threat. ... more 
Ukraine's Zelensky leaves D.C. without Tomahawk missiles he soughtWashington DC (UPI) Oct 18, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to convince President Donald Trump of his nation's need for long-range Tomahawk missiles during a Friday afternoon meeting. ... more 
Trump tells Zelensky to 'make a deal' as Tomahawk plea misfiresWashington (AFP) Oct 18, 2025 Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to make a deal with Russia, pouring cold water on Kyiv's hopes for Tomahawk missiles as the US leader renews a push to settle the war. ... more |
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Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks govt rowBerlin (AFP) Oct 18, 2025 Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed "draft lottery" has sparked a row in the ruling coalition and unsettled many young people. ... more
Work begins to repair Ukraine nuclear plant's power linesVienna (AFP) Oct 18, 2025 Work has started to repair damaged power lines to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after a lengthy outage, following the establishment of local ceasefire zones, the UN's nuclear watchdog said Saturday. ... more 
EU says drone defences not 'optional' in push to face RussiaBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 The EU had no choice but to build up anti-drone defences against Russia, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday, as Brussels unveiled a "roadmap" to prepare for potential conflict by 2030. ... more 
Zelensky says met officials of US firm making Patriots, Tomahawk missilesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 17, 2025 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he had met with officials from a US firm making the Tomahawk missiles and Patriot systems that Kyiv has been requesting to ramp up defences against Russia. ... more |
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'Wonder weapon'? Five things about US Tomahawks coveted by UkraineWashington (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 The Tomahawk cruise missile, set to be at the centre of talks between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been a mainstay of the US armed forces for over four decades and repeatedly used with success in the theatre of war. ... more |
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Russian strikes hit Ukraine gas facilities, sparking outagesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 Russia struck gas facilities in eastern Ukraine early Thursday, sparking outages in eight regions in another large-scale bombardment to pile pressure on the energy network. ... more 
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' callWashington (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a "very productive" call Thursday, and questioned Kyiv's push for Tomahawk missiles just a day before hosting Ukraine's leader at the White House. ... more  
China spying poses 'daily threat' to UK: MI5 chiefLondon (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 China now poses a "daily" threat to Britain, the head of the UK's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned Thursday. ... more
China defends Russian oil purchases, slams USBeijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2025 China said Thursday that its purchases of Russian oil were "legitimate" and decried recent "unilateral bullying" measures by the United States as the trade row between the two countries continues to intensify. ... more |
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