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17 July

Patriot air defense missile systems in Romania

France, Italy Opt Out of NATO-Led Plan to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine

France and Italy have declined to participate in a new NATO initiative to supply US-made weapons for Ukraine, including air defense systems, financed by European allies.

17 July

Americas

Polish and Ukrainian soldiers on a Leopard 2 tank.

Christine Casimiro

NATO Eyes Ground Systems, Interoperability in Eastern Flank Plan

The US and NATO allies have rolled out the “Eastern Flank Deterrence Line,” prioritizing ground-based capabilities and weapons interoperability as a bulwark against Russian aggression.

17 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Avilus Launches ‘New Generation’ UAV Trio for Rescue, Recon, and Resupply

German drone-maker Avilus has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles that targets improvements on long-range reconnaissance, medical support, and tactical response.

14 July

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron to Raise Defense Targets, Citing Russia Threat

French President Macron has called for a major increase in Paris' defense spending, warning that freedom in Europe faces its gravest threat.

11 July

Americas

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his nomination hearing as Department of State Secretary in Washington DC, USA, on January 15, 2025. (Photo by Lenin Nolly/NurPhoto) (Photo by Lenin Nolly / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia and US Hold ‘Frank’ Talks on Ukraine War

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US top diplomat Marco Rubio held "frank" talks on the Ukraine war during a meeting Thursday, both sides said, as Washington hit out at Moscow's lack of "flexibility."

9 July

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Unveils ‘Stockpiling Strategy’ to Prepare for War

The EU on Wednesday announced its first ever plan to help stockpile essential goods such as food, water, fuel, and medicines in case of crises amid fears over potential war with Russia.

8 July

Commentary

A soldier of the artillery crew of the Rifle Battalion special unit of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia region performs a combat mission using a portable rocket launcher ''Partizan'' in the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukraine

Mahir Zeynalov

Russia Can Survive a Long War. Ukraine Can’t

Russia is historically and strategically built for long wars, and it is adapting to the war in Ukraine faster than the West is responding, giving it a growing advantage.

5 July

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Finnish President Signs off on Anti-Mine Treaty Withdrawal

Finland's President Alexander Stubb on Friday approved the country's withdrawal from a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, citing a "deteriorated security situation" and a longer-term threat from Russia.

2 July

Europe