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NATO's Eastern Flank: Baltic States Complete Historic Defence Build-Up

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania complete major military infrastructure investments as Russia threatens continued aggression beyond Ukraine....

Military

Norway's Arctic Sovereignty: Svalbard at the Centre of a New Geopolitical Contest

Tensions rise around the Svalbard archipelago as Russia increases activity near Norway's strategically critical Arctic territory....

Military

Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow in Boldest Attack Since War Began

Ukraine's long-range drone programme reaches new levels of capability as a coordinated strike penetrates Russian air defences to hit targets...

Military

Poland Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Baltic Sea Operation

Following France's Mediterranean precedent, Polish and EU authorities board a shadow fleet tanker allegedly carrying Russian oil in violatio...

World

European Council Reaffirms Support for Ukraine as War Enters Fifth Year

EU leaders meet Zelensky and approve €90 billion loan disbursement for Ukraine while calling for immediate Russian ceasefire....

Military

Black Sea Security: Romania and Bulgaria Strengthen Naval Presence

NATO's Black Sea allies boost naval capabilities as Russia's maritime posture in the region remains a strategic concern....