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Tusk says Poland thwarted possible provocation on Kaliningrad border overnight

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland successfully prevented an attempted provocation on its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave

The Independent UK · Nov 3

European force to hold first Ukraine support exercise in Poland

Around 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will take part in a military exercise in southeastern Poland from November 9 to 22, testing a multinational force designed to support Ukraine after a potential ceasefire. Led by France and Britain, the force aims to bolster Ukraine's security without taking on an…

France 24 · Nov 3

British troops to join major military exercise preparing for Ukraine peace

The drill will simulate moving troops and supplies such as food and fuel, and was agreed at a Coalition of the Willing summit in July

The Independent UK · Nov 3

Former UK Leader Urges Europe To Reduce Defense Dependency On U.S., Warns That Trump May Not Be An 'Aberration'

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European countries to strengthen defense cooperation amongst themselves and prepare to rely less on American assistance in both the short- and long-term.

International Business Times · Oct 31

Starmer says UK must get closer to Europe as US relationship changes

Shift in dealings with Washington not likely to reset once Trump leaves Oval Office, former PM says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31

US Urges Softer Russia Rhetoric: Pentagon leans on NATO allies in Europe

The US has urged several NATO allies, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, to tone down their public warnings about the threat posed by Russia, cautioning European countries against rhetoric that could further strain relations with Moscow, according to a Reuters report.

The Times of India · Oct 30

Foreign defence suppliers face mandatory UK investment requirement

FOREIGN defence contractors will soon be compelled to invest money back into the UK under new rules

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30

Pentagon asks Baltic Nato allies to tone down rhetoric on Russia threat: Report

Pentagon officials have privately urged several Nato allies in recent weeks to tone down their public comments on the threat from Russia, saying remarks by some European leaders could weaken security across the continent, news agency Reuters reported, citing four people familiar with the discussions.

The Times of India · Oct 30

Ireland is capable and prepared to protect EU leaders at Dublin summits – Harris

The city will host two major events in two days next month as part of Ireland’s ongoing presidency of the EU Council.

Evening Standard · Oct 29

Ship sinks off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast after being hit by drones

A Liberian-flagged vessel that was hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has sunk, the local maritime administration said on Thursday

The Independent UK · Oct 29