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Defence of Europe's eastern flank an 'immediate' priority: eight EU leadersHelsinki (AFP) Dec 16, 2025 Defending Europe's eastern flank should be an "immediate" priority for the European Union in the face of the threat posed by Russia, eight EU leaders meeting in Helsinki said Tuesday. ... more  
Germany opens new national drone defence centreBerlin (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 Germany opened a new national drone defence centre on Wednesday to enable better coordination between central and state governments, after a string of suspicious drone sightings in recent months. ... more  
German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchasesBerlin (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 German lawmakers Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, as Berlin accelerates defence spending in the face of a hostile Russia and signs of weakening security commitments from Washington. ... more  
Russian nuclear-capable missile Oreshnik deployed in BelarusMoscow (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that a newly developed Russian hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile known as the "Oreshnik" had been deployed in Belarus. ... more |
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Ukraine diplomat in Beijing for talks; Russian attacks injure scores in southern UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 A senior Ukrainian diplomat announced on Thursday he had arrived in Beijing, a close ally of Russia, where he was expected to hold talks with Chinese officials. ... more 
UK defence chief says 'whole nation' must meet global threatsLondon (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 The new head of Britain's armed forces warned on Monday that "more" Britons will need to be ready to fight for their country due to an increasingly dangerous world. ... more  
IAEA calls for repair work on Chernobyl sarcophagusVienna (AFP) Dec 7, 2025 The UN nuclear watchdog has said that the protective structure surrounding the exploded reactor at Chernobyl can no longer perform its main function of blocking radiation, after a Russian drone strike earlier this year. ... more 
Turkey says out-of-control drone shot down coming from Black SeaIstanbul (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 Turkey on Monday shot down a drone that "lost control" and approached its airspace from the Black Sea, its defence ministry said, following a series of security incidents linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. ... more |
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UK's new military chief to stress Russian threat; Royal navy tracked Russian sub in ChannelLondon (AFP) Dec 14, 2025 The new head of Britain's armed forces will call for "national resilience" in the face of growing threats, particularly Russia's stated determination to destroy NATO, the defence ministry said Sunday. ... more |
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German defence giants battle over military spending ramp-upFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 14, 2025 Defence giants are drawing battle lines as Germany rearms, with the old guard arguing for traditional heavy weaponry while start-ups push for more modern kit such as AI-enabled drones. ... more  
Denmark blames cyberattacks on groups tied to Russian stateCopenhagen (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 Denmark on Thursday accused two hacker groups linked to the Russian state of carrying out two cyberattacks, one on a Danish water treatment plant in 2024 and one on local elections last month. ... more  
Windswept Kazakh rail hub at the heart of China-Europe tradeDostyk, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 12, 2025 Operating a huge cargo lifter, Zhandos Nurmagambetov was stacking containers onto a train before it headed across the steppe of Kazakhstan on a new railway route vital for China-Europe trade. ... more 
Turkish ship damaged in Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa regionKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 12, 2025 A Russian air strike damaged a Turkish-owned vessel in a port in Ukraine's Black Sea region of Odesa, Kyiv and the operator said in statements Friday. ... more |
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Germany to send soldiers to fortify Poland border; Security guarantees 'prerequisite' for peace deal, says Ukraine Berlin (AFP) Dec 13, 2025 Germany has said it will send a group of soldiers to Poland to help with a project to fortify the country's eastern border as worries mount about the threat from Russia. ... more  |
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NATO chief says a joint plan to end Ukraine war would 'test' PutinBerlin (AFP) Dec 11, 2025 NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday that if the United States and Europeans could agree on a plan to end the war in Ukraine, this would be a "test" of whether Russia "really wants peace". ... more  
South Korea, Japan protest over China, Russia aircraft incursionsSeoul (AFP) Dec 10, 2025 South Korea and Japan reacted furiously on Wednesday after Chinese and Russian military aircraft conducted joint patrols around the two countries, with both Seoul and Tokyo scrambling jets. ... more 
Britain sanctions Russian, Chinese entities over disinfo, cyber threatsLondon (AFP) Dec 9, 2025 Britain on Tuesday sanctioned entities it accused of distorting information in favour of Russia as well as two Chinese companies for alleged cyber activities against the United Kingdom and its allies. ... more 
German FM urges China to press Russia over Ukraine warBeijing (AFP) Dec 8, 2025 Germany's foreign minister said Monday he had pressed Chinese officials to use their influence to help end Russia's war in Ukraine, as diplomatic efforts on the conflict gathered pace. ... more |
 
Lula orders road map to cut fossil-fuel use in BrazilBrasilia (AFP) Dec 8, 2025 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ordered his cabinet on Monday to craft a road map to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, a promise the country made as host of United Nations climate talks last month. ... more 
German lawmakers back new military service modelBerlin (AFP) Dec 5, 2025 German lawmakers backed a new scheme for military service on Friday as the country seeks to bolster its long ill-equipped and understaffed armed forces following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more
In Russia's shadow, Norway to buy two submarines and missilesOslo (AFP) Dec 5, 2025 Norway is to buy two more German-made submarines along with long-range missiles as the country bordering Russia bolsters its defences, the government announced Friday. ... more 
France probes mystery drone flight over nuclear sub baseBrest, France (AFP) Dec 5, 2025 The French military used jammers as several suspected drones flew over a closely guarded base housing nuclear ballistic submarines, prosecutors said Friday. ... more |
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Keep energy infrastructure out of war, Turkey warns Moscow, KyivIstanbul (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 Turkey warned Russia and Ukraine against targeting energy infrastructure following several Black Sea drone attacks claimed by Kyiv on Russia-linked tankers, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. ... more 
NATO looking to be 'proactive' against Russian 'hybrid threats'; NATO to buy big from US to arm UkraineMons, Belgium (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 NATO is looking to be more "proactive" in the face of Russian hybrid attacks in a bid to create "dilemmas" for the Kremlin, the alliance's supreme commander in Europe said Thursday. ... more 
UK, Norway to jointly 'hunt Russian submarines' under new pactLondon (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 Britain and Norway on Thursday unveiled a new defence pact that will see their navies jointly operate a warship fleet to "hunt Russian submarines" in the North Atlantic. ... more 
Putin visits India for defence, trade talksNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 President Vladimir Putin is set to begin a two-day visit to India on Thursday, seeking to deepen defence ties even as New Delhi faces growing US pressure to stop buying Russian oil. ... more |
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Denmark starts work on rocket fuel facility for UkraineVojens, Denmark (AFP) Dec 2, 2025 Danish and Ukrainian officials have marked the start of construction of a facility that will supply rocket fuel to Ukraine, believed to be the first such scheme in a NATO nation. ... more |
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NATO allies vow major new purchases of US arms for UkraineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 3, 2025 NATO countries pledged Wednesday to buy hundreds of millions more dollars of US arms for Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin was told to end his "bluster" and get serious on peace talks. ... more 
Norway to examine scenarios for post-oil economyOslo (AFP) Dec 3, 2025 Norway said Wednesday it will set up a commission to study potential scenarios for the country's post-oil economy, a commitment the Greens Party secured in exchange for backing the government's 2026 budget bill. ... more  
Germany puts ballistic missile defence shield into serviceBerlin (AFP) Dec 3, 2025 Germany's military put into service Wednesday the first part of a roughly $4 billion ballistic missile defence system, to better protect Europe at a time of high tensions with Russia. ... more
Germany launches specialised anti-drone police unitBerlin (AFP) Dec 2, 2025 Germany launched a new drone defence police unit on Tuesday as the country scrambles to respond to UAV incursions widely blamed on Russia. ... more |
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