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Mar- 2024 -

6 March

EU Proposes Vast Defense Boost, Spurred by Russian War in Ukraine

EU officials have unveiled a proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Feb- 2024 -

26 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Slovak PM Claims EU, NATO States Mulling Sending Troops to Ukraine

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed that some EU and NATO member states are considering sending troops to Ukraine.

22 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term

European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.

20 February

Europe

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks with a serviceman as he stands aboard the frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during his visit of the German Navy during a military maneuver in the Baltic Sea near Rostock-Warnemünde, northeastern Germany

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Launches Red Sea Mission as US Ship Attacked Twice

The EU launched a naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Houthi rebels as a US-owned cargo vessel repeatedly came under fire in the region.

19 February

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Czech Republic Proposes 800,000 Artillery Rounds for Ukraine Soon

The Czech Republic could deliver 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine if partner nations secure financing, President Petr Pavel said.

9 February

Europe

A DOK-ING MV-10 mine-clearing vehicle can be seen outside of a warehouse. The brown-painted armored vehicle has tracked wheels and a tiller mechanism on its front. On the right, a camouflaged soldier is seen standing and looking at it.

Juster Domingo

EU Delivers Mine Clearing Vehicle to Ukraine

Ukraine received a DOK-ING MV-10 mine clearing system as part of a 25-million-euro support package from the EU.

1 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Agrees Massive Ukraine Aid Deal in ‘Message’ to Putin

European Union leaders overcame months of opposition from Hungary to agree $54 billion of aid for Ukraine, in a move hailed as a strong message to Russia.

Jan- 2024 -

11 January

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