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Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise

Russia has commenced large-scale nuclear military exercises with Belarus, involving missile systems and submarines.

AAP

EU moves to widen sanctions on Iran over its Hormuz Strait blockade

The European Council on Friday said that it would move towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for curtailing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Deeming the blockade "contrary to international law", EU countries took technical measures enabling them to extend the scope of existing sanctions and target…

France 24

NATO ministers seek clarity after Trump’s ‘confusing’ about-face on US troops in Europe

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarked on his latest mission to a gathering of European foreign ministers in Sweden on Friday to assuage nervous US allies in Europe about the Trump administration’s intentions with NATO and uncertainty about an American troop draw down.

France 24

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Trump pledges an additional 5,000 troops for Poland in apparent u-turn

The US president’s announcement comes a day before Nato foreign ministers are due to meet, with Marco Rubio criticising the alliance’s failure to help with Iran

The Guardian - AU

The far right is surging in France, Germany and parts of Europe. What will this mean for Ukraine?

In recent local elections in the United Kingdom and Australia, right-wing populism has appeared to be on the march. Support has surged for the Reform UK and One Nation parties.

The Conversation

Trump to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland post Karol Nawrocki's election as President

President Trump announced an additional 5,000 US troops would be sent to Poland, citing the election of President Karol Nawrocki. This decision reportedly blindsided Polish officials and NATO representatives, as the Pentagon simultaneously announced a reduction of Brigade Combat Teams in Europe, returning troop levels to 2021. The move follows…

The Economic Times

Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

NATO allies are relieved following Donald Trump's about-face on troops for Poland but Marco Rubio warns the US president's "disappointment" with them remains.

AAP

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Nato allies upset US by ‘going into hiding’ during Iran war – Marco Rubio

President Donald Trump has been scathing over Britain’s reluctance to be drawn into the conflict, accusing the Prime Minister of being weak.

Evening Standard

Ukraine war briefing: Fears as Russia deploys nuclear weapons to Belarus

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The Independent UK

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia is conducting large-scale nuclear drills involving thousands of personnel. These exercises include missile tests and the issuance of nuclear munitions to units. President Putin stated these weapons are an extreme measure of last resort. The drills occur amidst rising global tensions and concerns over drone activity in the Baltic…

The Economic Times

Omega launches a new James Bond watch – fusing a dive watch with a chronograph

The model comes from a new video game – 007 First Light.

Russian secret services target Latvia as Ukraine's drone offensive worries the Kremlin

The Russian secret services on Monday accused Latvia without evidence of helping Ukraine strike Russian targets using drones, and threatened the Baltic state with military retaliation. But the targeting of Latvia by the Kremlin, which continues to deploy new tactics in its hybrid war, was no accident.

France 24

Latvia issues drone alert, scrambles NATO fighter jets

Latvians have been told to take shelter and NATO jets have been put in the air in the latest drone alert to rattle the Baltic region.

AAP

Turning point: Germans lose faith in US as NATO ally and turn to defence, study shows

A German defence survey suggests that trust in the US as a NATO ally has fallen sharply, while support for higher defence spending and the military has continued to rise.

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The Independent UK

Russia launches nuclear war games on Europe’s doorstep as Nato issues stark warning

ANALYSIS: Russia’s massive war games in Belarus are an attempt to regain military initiative by threatening armageddon, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Euronews

Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus as NATO tensions spike

Russia has delivered nuclear munitions ‌to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of major nuclear drills amid tensions with European NATO members sparked by drone incursions in the Baltic.

Euronews

No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe

Amid real reports of the US scaling back its military presence in European countries, there are also false claims that Washington is removing the entirety of its personnel from the continent.

Euronews

Italy moves to Airbus A330 tankers in major NATO-aligned shift

Rome shifts course: six Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft, worth around €1.39 billion in total, to bolster the European pillar in NATO.

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Evening Standard

Video captures moment Russian jet flies just metres from RAF spy plane above Black Sea

It is the most dangerous Russian action against a British Rivet Joint aircraft since a plane fired a missile over the Black Sea in 2022

Euronews

Baltics must adapt to drone incursions because more will come, Lithuanian defence minister warns

Exclusive: As the Baltics continue to be rattled by repeated drone incidents – with at least six actual or suspected incidents rocking the region this month – Lithuania’s Minister of Defence Robertas Kaunas told Euronews there is a “high possibility” more unmanned aerial incidents will materalise.

Euronews

Marking 20 years of independence, Montenegro eyes EU as next milestone

Concerts and various celebrations are being held in the capital Podgorica this week and other towns in Montenegro, which is known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and towering mountains.

The Guardian - UK

Many Nato countries not spending enough to support Ukraine, says Rutte – as it happened

Nato chief delivers speech in Sweden as he hints at further changes to US military commitments to Europe

Euronews

Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line

As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.

The Independent UK

Europe’s risk from Ukrainian drones as Russia’s jamming tech throws them off course

For the first time in a NATO and European Union capital, Lithuanians were pictured sheltering

The Independent UK

Europe’s second-youngest country is racing to join the EU by 2028 – but this could stop them

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week and has already joined Nato

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