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US would lead Ukraine ceasefire force; Turkey says Europe should take responsibility for own securityParis, France (AFP) Jan 6, 2026 The United States would lead a "ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism" with European participation if a peace deal is agreed in the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv's allies said in a draft statement seen by AFP ahead of a Paris summit Tuesday. ... more 
Macron says allies agree 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine; Germany could join multinational forceParis, France (AFP) Jan 6, 2026 European and US allies of Ukraine on Tuesday agreed "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv to come into force after an eventual ceasefire in Russia's war against the pro-Western country that would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism, French President Emmanuel Macron said. ... more  
Lithuania assessing damage to undersea telecom cable to LatviaVilnius (AFP) Jan 5, 2026 Lithuanian experts are studying the damage to an undersea fibre-optic cable in the Baltic Sea linking the country to Latvia, the country's NKVC crisis management centre said Monday. ... more 
As Trump imposes 'Donroe' Doctrine, murky message to US rivalsWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 3, 2026 With a major attack to arrest Venezuela's leader, President Donald Trump is showing that the United States will impose its will in its neighborhood - and the lesson may not be lost on Russia and China. ... more |
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Three hurt in polar bear attack in remote Siberian villagMoscow (AFP) Jan 5, 2026 Three members of a family, including a child, have been injured by a polar bear in a rare attack in the far north of Siberia, Russian officials said Monday. ... more  
Inside Chernobyl, Ukraine scrambles to repair radiation shieldChernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 Inside an abandoned control room at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a worker in an orange hardhat gazed at a grey wall of seemingly endless dials, screens and gauges that were supposed to prevent disaster. ... more  
Zelensky proposes moving defence minister to energy in cabinet overhaulKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 3, 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday proposed moving his current defence minister Denys Shmygal into the role of energy minister, the latest in a widening reshuffle of cabinet positions. ... more 
Russia scores highest Ukraine gains since first year of warKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 2, 2026 Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an AFP analysis showed, as Kyiv was set to host security advisers from allied states on Saturday despite Moscow's unrelenting strikes. ... more |
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N.Korea's Kim stresses shared bloodshed in New Year message to PutinSeoul (AFP) Dec 27, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted on Saturday how his nation and Russia had shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war, as he sent President Vladimir Putin new year's greetings. ... more |
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North Korea's Kim orders factories to make more missiles in 2026Seoul (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to step up production of missiles and construct more factories to meet his military's growing need for the projectiles, state media said Friday. ... more  
North Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bondSeoul (AFP) Dec 25, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine factory and received a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin hailing the countries' "invincible friendship", Pyongyang's state media said Thursday. ... more  
Wagner stronghold in CAR holds the line despite Kremlin shakeupLibreville, Gabon (AFP) Dec 23, 2025 A mural depicting Vladimir Putin and fatigue-clad Russian paramilitary fighters has appeared in the Central African Republic ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections as the country seeks to recover from decades of violence. ... more 
Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026Paris, France (AFP) Dec 22, 2025 The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis. ... more |
Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remainKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 24, 2025 Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms. ... more  |
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'Not our enemy': Rush to rearm sparks backlash in east GermanyLubben, Germany (AFP) Dec 19, 2025 As Germany faces a hostile Russia, a defence firm plans to open a munitions plant in the ex-communist east - but many locals are sympathetic towards Moscow and up in arms about the project. ... 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 
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 
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 
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 
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 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 
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  
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  
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 |
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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 
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 |
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