Sweden's leader, Ulf Kristersson, recently spoke up about drones and the EU. He thinks the EU should make it easier for countries to buy drones. But he also believes each country should handle its own drone defenses, not the EU as a whole. This comes after a big meeting in Copenhagen. Leaders from
Europe is having a big debate about how to protect itself from threats, especially from Russia. The European Union's top leader, Ursula von der Leyen, suggested building a "drone wall" to keep an eye on and defend against drones coming from Russia. But not everyone is on board with this idea. Franc
In recent times, Russia has been pushing boundaries, testing NATO's defenses. The alliance, led by Mark Rutte, has been quick to react. They scrambled fighter jets when Russian planes entered Estonian airspace. This happened just after drones flew into Poland and Romania. NATO members gathered for
In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U. S. President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly. This meeting comes as Russia continues its aggressive strikes on Ukraine, with recent attacks killing at least three people and injur
Russia's recent aggressive actions have put Poland and its allies on high alert. Early on a Saturday morning, Polish and allied fighter jets were quickly sent up after Russia launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine, with some strikes happening near the Polish border. This happened just hours a
In early September 2025, Poland and its NATO allies took action against a group of Russian drones that entered Polish airspace. This event was significant because it was the first time a NATO member had directly engaged in the Russia-Ukraine conflict since it started in 2022. The drones, which numb
President Donald Trump recently expressed his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking at a press conference in London, Trump stated that he believed his relationship with Putin would make resolving the issue easier. However, he felt let down by P
Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine have sparked a shift in the West's approach to his aggression. The U. S. and Europe are showing signs of stepping up pressure on Russia, but it's unclear if this will be enough to change Putin's calculus. Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable stance on Ukrain
Ukraine is facing a huge financial challenge. By 2026, the country will need at least $120 billion just for defense. This is a lot of money, but it's what's needed to keep the country safe. The defense minister, Denys Shmyhal, made this announcement. He said the money is crucial. It will help maint
Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on
