Australia balks as Russia eyes Indonesian air force base – POLITICO
Officials in Canberra are scrambling to stop Russia from using an Indonesian air force base that would put…
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EU-UK defense deal in sight at May summit – POLITICO
Both sides are also expected to use next month’s meeting to reach a “common understanding” of which issues…
EU warms to boosting defense funding to secure eastern flank – POLITICO
An EU diplomat from a small eastern country told POLITICO that even if countries at the border with…
Merz to visit Paris May 7, officials say – POLITICO
According to two of the officials, who were granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic, May 7 was…
Poland’s weird presidential debate – POLITICO
Trzaskowski mostly held firm, but faltered when Hołownia — whose party is part of Tusk’s ruling coalition —…
Russian missile attack kills more than 30 in Sumy in northern Ukraine – POLITICO
The Ukrainian leader accused Russia of ignoring the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, adding that Moscow is “convinced…
Trump tariffs ‘increase risk’ of financial crisis, Germany’s Merz warns – POLITICO
The tariff regime announced by Trump has sent markets reeling in the last 10 days over widespread fears…
UK govt takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye | News Today News
The U.K. government took effective control Saturday of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from…
NATO chief is worried about Russian space nukes – POLITICO
“Space is also very important for our deterrence and defense — just as important as land, sea, air…
Britain plots state control of a flailing steelmaker. Here’s why.
LONDON — Britain’s government is scrambling to save the country’s last functioning blast furnace steel site — and…
Britain’s Reeves calls for closer EU-UK defense ties – POLITICO
They are likely to discuss the re-arming fund proposed by Brussels, which would see a €150 billion loan…
EU channels inner ‘Buddha’ as it reels from White House shocks – POLITICO
Officials signaled that these back-up options will dominate corridor chats in Warsaw. “What we are going to move…
Britain rekindles old flames as trade war simmers – POLITICO
“There is a great sense of positivity and also eagerness and dedication to have this concluded sooner rather…
Why Trump wants to spend $1 trillion on the defense budget
Those of us who have memories longer than a goldfish know that President Donald Trump’s promise of a…
More than 150 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
Zelenskyy earlier claimed that the first capture of Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian troops was proof of another…