Russia has doubled down on its claim that Ukraine carried out a drone attack targeting the residence of President Vladimir Putin, even as Kyiv and Western allies cast doubt on Moscow’s narrative and suggest the allegation may be aimed at undermining ongoing peace efforts. On Wednesday, Russian officials reiterated assertions that a Ukrainian unmanned aerial […]
Ukraine has firmly denied Russian allegations that it carried out a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s official residences, accusing Moscow of using the claim to disrupt ongoing peace efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the accusation was false and part of a broader attempt Russia to escalate tensions at a sensitive diplomatic […]
Russia has launched three Iranian communications satellites into orbit, according to Iranian state media, highlighting the growing technological and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Tehran amid continued international pressure on both countries. Iranian state television reported that the satellites were successfully placed into orbit on Sunday aboard a Russian launch vehicle. The mission marked the […]
Ukraine’s battlefield is becoming longer and harder to defend as Russia changes the way it wages war, according to the country’s top military commander. The front line created Russia’s full scale invasion has now stretched to nearly 1,250 kilometres, placing increasing strain on Ukrainian forces as fighting intensifies across a wider area. General Oleksandr Syrskyi […]
Russia has carried out a large scale overnight assault on multiple Ukrainian cities, killing at least three people and causing widespread damage to energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks came just days before Christmas, intensifying fears among civilians already facing another winter marked conflict, blackouts, and uncertainty. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strikes […]
Europe is entering a new phase of large scale militarisation, with defence spending plans approaching 800 billion euros and political leaders increasingly arguing that peace can only be preserved through strength. The message is clear and repeated often. A stronger, better armed Europe is presented as the only credible response to a world marked war, […]
European Union institutions have agreed on ten key policy priorities for 2026, placing strong emphasis on defence, economic competitiveness, regulatory simplification and negotiations over the bloc’s next long term budget. The agreement reflects growing pressure on the EU to respond to security threats, economic underperformance and shifting global alliances. The priorities were outlined in a […]
German prosecutors have charged a group of young suspects, including several teenagers, with attempted murder and terrorism related offences over their alleged involvement in a violent right wing extremist network. The case has raised alarm across the country, highlighting growing concerns about radicalisation among youth and the persistence of extremist threats to Germany’s democratic system. […]
The United States has approved the sale of technology and equipment worth an estimated $686 million to support Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet programme. The move is intended to help modernise Pakistan’s existing fleet and ensure long term operational readiness. Officials say the package focuses on sustainment, maintenance and technical upgrades rather than expanding the aircraft’s […]
A growing number of hard-left activists in the United States are reshaping long standing debates around firearms as they form community based shooting clubs and self-defence groups. Their rise marks a noticeable shift within gun culture, where ownership has traditionally been associated with conservative politics. These groups argue that firearm training can be tied to […]
