European countries will participate in upcoming talks on the war in Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed on Sunday. The discussions, scheduled for November 10–11, will bring together representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States to explore ways to end the conflict, establish post-war security guarantees and reduce tensions.
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations gathered in Paris on November 9 to discuss whether US President Donald Trump’s midterm election setback could influence Washington’s foreign policy and relationships with its allies. The meeting marks the first appearance of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio before allied counterparts since the elections, in which Democrats
Polish authorities have arrested four people suspected of spying for Russian intelligence services and supplying military components to Russia, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Two additional suspects have been placed under non-custodial preventive measures over alleged involvement in an organised criminal group. The six
The European Union has unveiled a new Arctic strategy aimed at strengthening regional security as competition among major powers intensifies. Announced on October 20, 2026, the plan includes expanding satellite surveillance, improving monitoring of undersea cables and helping EU member states acquire more icebreakers. Melting ice is opening new shipping routes, increasing
A drone attack set the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader ablaze off Romania’s Black Sea coast on Thursday, leaving eight of its 12 crew members missing, according to Romanian naval authorities. The vessel was sailing from Tunisia to Romania when it reported several explosions at around 7 a.m. local time. Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirmed […]
The Kremlin on Wednesday criticised France’s test launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile, saying the move reflected Europe’s growing focus on confrontation with Russia. Moscow described the approach as a “dead end” strategy. French President Emmanuel Macron had praised Tuesday’s missile test off the coast of Brittany, saying it sent a clear message without
School strikes and demonstrations are taking place across Germany in opposition to the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Protesters in cities including Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel and Frankfurt have called on the government to rule out mandatory service, with organisers saying more than 100 demonstrations are planned. Germany introduced a voluntary military
An explosion caused a two-storey residential building to partially collapse in Athens’ popular Plaka district on Friday, injuring three people and damaging nearby homes, shops and cars. The cause of the blast has not yet been determined. The explosion occurred near major tourist attractions including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus, sending debris and […]
Denmark’s defence intelligence service has warned that Russia is likely to increase its hybrid warfare activities against Western countries and NATO in the coming months. The assessment points to a growing risk of attacks that could have greater consequences for targeted countries, amid heightened European concerns over sabotage and cyber threats. The intelligence service
Denmark and Greenland said a new security agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty or its right to self-determination. The agreement, reached by the US, Denmark and Greenland, would allow a larger US military presence on the Arctic island while restricting rival countries from establishing military bases or making sensitive investments









