Nato leader warns of ‘most dangerous and complex security environment in a generation’ Mark Rutte asks UK and Europe to ‘provide hard power Nato needs’ in face of geopolitical uncertainty The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
Andy Burnham assures Nato chief Mark Rutte of UK commitment to alliance The Nato secretary general wished Mr Burnham good luck in his job as the two met face-to-face for the first time to discuss defence issues. Evening Standard · Sep 16
War between Russia and Europe would be ‘very short’, Putin’s foreign minister warns Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow The Independent UK · Sep 16
Nato chief to praise Britain’s ‘serious’ commitment to defence during UK visit Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte will meet with the Prime Minister face to face for the first time on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Sep 15
NATO jets down drone over Lithuania as Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopter NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace and Denmark accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter on Tuesday, in incidents that heightened tensions along the alliance’s eastern flank. France 24 · Sep 15
US redirects $52 million military aid from Europe, Middle East to conversative Latin American nations In a strategic repositioning of funds, the Trump administration is reallocating fifty-two million dollars in military aid, redirecting it from Europe and the Middle East to Latin America. The State Department has informed Congress about this pivotal funding shift. The objective is to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking and illegal… The Times of India · Sep 15
Russia Strikes Near NATO's Doorstep. A Drone Attack by Poland Border Raises Fears of a Wider Escalation. The strike hit a locomotive near Yahodyn, roughly two kilometers from the Polish border, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former prime ministers and European security officials passed through the area. International Business Times · Sep 15
Nato jets shoot down drone in Lithuanian airspace after Rutte warns Russia against strikes near alliance territory NEW DELHI: Nato fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday, in an incident that came less than a day after Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that strikes close to alliance territory would push the bloc to step up support for Ukraine. The Times of India · Sep 15
NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace after bloc warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine NATO jets have shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace overnight The Independent UK · Sep 15
NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania in latest Baltic security incident NATO fighter jets shot have down a drone over Lithuania in the latest security incident on Europe's border with Russia as its war with Ukraine continues. Radio France Internationale · Sep 15
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky celebrates major ‘hit’ against Moscow after anti-drone weapon test success Moscow accused Denmark of ‘dangerous’ fly-bys near its warships The Independent UK · Sep 15
Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania Ursula von der Leyen says incidents ‘part of broader pattern of Russian aggression and provocation against Europe’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 15
NATO downs drone over Lithuania NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight to shoot down a drone over Lithuania after the latest incursion on the alliance's eastern flank. In a separate incident, Denmark said a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, adding that the Russian ambassador had been summoned… France 24 · Sep 15
Military hits 25-year high as recruits boost numbers The Australian Defence Force is the largest it has been in 25 years, as enlistments also reach a high in more than a decade amid record military spending. AAP · Sep 14
The Times of India · Sep 14 Nato officer suspended after Tinder romance with Russian-born woman sparks spying fears at UK base A Spanish naval commander was removed from his NATO post in the UK and had his national security clearance suspended after authorities raised concerns about his relationship with a woman he met on Tinder suspected of spying for Russia, The Telegraph reported.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 14 Finland joins French nuclear umbrella amid European security push Finland has decided to join France’s nuclear deterrence umbrella in a bid to bolster regional security in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Europe and NATO.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 14 France says Russia seeks to 'intimidate' EU with train attack near Poland France and the European Union have condemned a Russian strike on a passenger train on the Polish border that has raised concerns about the risks of the war spreading closer to EU and NATO territory.
The Independent UK · Sep 14 European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears Top European leaders are meeting in Finland to focus on the Arctic
The Times of India · Sep 13 Minutes after Boris Johnson, European leaders pass through, Russia strikes Ukrainian train near Poland border A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine's border with Nato member Poland on Sunday, narrowly missing a train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European politicians that had travelled along the same route minutes earlier.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12 French Rafale jets take flight for 40,000-kilometre mission over three-continents Four French Rafale fighter jets have embarked on a 40-day mission spanning three continents, highlighting France’s ability to deploy its air power around the world while strengthening cooperation with key international partners.
The Economic Times · Sep 12 'UNSC reform can no longer be delayed': UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS Presidency The UN spokesperson supports Prime Minister Modi's call for Security Council reform. He stated the current structure does not reflect 21st-century global realities. BRICS nations seek a more representative and equitable international system. They advocate for greater participation of developing countries in global governance. The group also supports reforming international…
The Economic Times · Sep 12 Vladimir Putin says events in Europe, like AfD's win in Germany, caused by Western globalists Russian President Vladimir Putin has attributed European events to Western globalist system errors. He stated the West's pressure and NATO expansion caused the Ukraine conflict. Putin suggested people in Europe understand these ongoing political and economic issues. He also mentioned Western countries falsely scare their populations with a Russian threat.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Pakistan wants a seat at the BRICS table. What stands in its way? Pakistan formally applied for BRICS membership in 2023 and sought Russia’s backing, but its bid has yet to succeed. While Islamabad could count on China’s support and later bought a $580 mn stake in the BRICS-backed New Development Bank, India’s position has emerged as the key hurdle to Pakistan’s entry.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11 Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’ Swindon drone factory was target of Russia plot involving British man, court hears; Poland says Ukraine border crossing came under threat. What we know on day 1,661
International Business Times · Sep 10 NATO Countries Reportedly Caught Russian Submarines Training To Disable Undersea Cables The submarines were training to deploy a secret weapon for that purpose.