Slovakia has chosen not to join the EU's plan to fund Ukraine's military efforts. This decision comes from Prime Minister Robert Fico, who took office in 2023. His government stopped state military aid to Ukraine but still allows private sales. Fico believes the war in Ukraine won't be solved by fi
In a move that has significant implications for global security, the U. S. has reaffirmed its commitment to the AUKUS agreement, which involves sharing advanced submarine technology with Australia. This deal, which was initially signed in 2021, aims to bolster Australia's naval capabilities and coun
In Ukraine, a quiet revolution is happening. What started as small, volunteer-run drone workshops in basements has turned into a booming defense industry. Among the many companies that have emerged, Fire Point stands out. This company, once a casting agency, now has a billion-dollar contract to supp
The U. S. and Australia are teaming up on a major submarine project, and it's a big deal for jobs and security. This partnership, called AUKUS, involves the U. S. sharing advanced submarine technology with Australia. Recently, President Trump confirmed that the U. S. is fully committed to this agree
In a recent event, a drone was used in a way that has sparked outrage. The drone, operated by Russian forces, targeted farmers working in a field in the Donetsk region. The incident was captured on video, showing the farmers' desperate attempts to escape as the drone pursued them. The video, which
Russia's recent missile and drone strikes on Ukraine have left a trail of destruction, claiming four lives and injuring sixteen others. The attacks, which occurred overnight into Saturday, have once again highlighted the urgent need for robust air defense systems in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the capital, t
The UK's Labour Party has a new deputy leader, Lucy Powell. She won the vote against Bridget Phillipson, but only 17% of members showed up to vote. Powell wants the party to focus more on its left-wing values instead of trying to appeal to voters who like right-wing ideas. Powell believes Labour sh
Europe is stepping up its game against Russia. Leaders from various countries gathered in London to talk about how to put more pressure on Russia. They want more countries to join in and punish Russian oil companies. The U. S. has already taken a big step by sanctioning two major Russian oil compani
Rachel Reeves, the UK's finance minister, faces a tough job. She needs to find extra money to meet her financial goals. She's looking at different ways to do this. Some options are more popular than others. Reeves has promised not to raise income tax, VAT, or social security payments for working pe
Zelenskyy is in the UK to meet with key European allies, known as the "coalition of the willing. " This visit comes after EU leaders promised to keep supporting Ukraine's defense. The talks will focus on protecting Ukraine's power grid from Russian attacks and providing more long-range missiles. Br
