Thursday, 13 March 2025 22:15
Ukraine: Russia considers US ceasefire proposal, claims it is regaining Kursk region
US officials have arrived in Moscow to discuss a proposed thirty-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Special envoy Steve Witkoff hopes to persuade Russia to agree to the deal, which Ukraine accepted earlier this week after…
Thursday, 13 March 2025 22:13
Portugal: voter frustration as another election is called
Voters in Portugal are growing frustrated as another snap election looms, with little hope for stability. Prime minister Luis Montenegro’s centre-right government collapsed after losing a confidence motion, forcing the president to call a new parliamentary…
Thursday, 06 March 2025 23:03
Ukraine / USA: first all military aid, now intelligence sharing is paused
Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly halted, at least partially, intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a move that could severely impact Kyiv’s defence against Russia. National security adviser Mike Waltz and CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed a pause…
Thursday, 06 March 2025 23:01
Germany: conscription to be reintroduced?
Germany’s conservative leaders have argued that the country should quickly reintroduce compulsory military service. Friedrich Merz, leader of the new CDU/CSU government, argues that Europe must take greater responsibility for its defence, especially given NATO’s uncertain…
Thursday, 27 February 2025 21:51
Ukraine / USA: Trump says Zelensky will sign mineral resources agreement
Donald Trump is to meet Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on 28 February to sign a preliminary agreement on sharing Ukraine’s mineral resources. While Trump touts the deal as a way for the USA to recoup aid…
Thursday, 27 February 2025 21:42
Germany: chancellor-elect criticises Trump, struggles to form coalition
Following the 23 February election, Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz has criticised Donald Trump, calling for European defence independence. He warned that NATO’s future was uncertain and called for urgent action on European security.…