Antti Hakkanen, Finland’s defense minister, said Beijing now provides the financing, technology and industrial links that sustain Moscow’s campaign in Ukraine, and urged NATO and […]
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E.U. advances plan for ‘reparation loan’ to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
The commission is finalizing a proposal for a “reparation loan” to Kyiv, using proceeds from €200 billion in immobilized funds, as G7 allies meet with […]
Belarus to deploy Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in December
The move, backed by Moscow, is called a response to “Western escalation” and will place the system, which Putin claims is “impossible to intercept,” on […]
French prosecutors seek prison time in Brigitte Macron cyber-harassment case
Defendants accused of spreading gender identity rumors against the first lady argued their posts were satire and protected by freedom of expression. PARIS — French […]
NATO backs Lithuania’s border closure with Belarus amid ‘aerial threats’
Vilnius cites disruptions at its main airport from smuggling balloons and Russian air incursions as it weighs an indefinite, highly restrictive closure of the border. […]
New Zealand insurer investigated for covering ships carrying sanctioned Iran and Russia oil
Raids in Auckland and Christchurch targeted Maritime Mutual amid suspicions of facilitating billions in sanctioned oil trades and potential money laundering. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — […]
Zelensky opens door to peace talks, but rules out Russia and Belarus as hosts
The Ukrainian president rejected Moscow’s demands to withdraw troops from recovered areas as “unacceptable,” but said he is willing to meet elsewhere to “start diplomacy.” […]
U.K. launches major probe after hundreds of women report sexual abuse during Army medicals
Operation Pianora seeks to uncover widespread allegations of misconduct by military doctors during enlistment exams spanning nearly half a century. LONDON — A sprawling investigation […]
Poland to reopen two key border crossings with Belarus, citing economic benefits
The trial reopening comes after a total border shutdown in September amid Russian military drills, but Warsaw warns it will close them again “in an […]
Putin backs year-round conscription as Russia seeks to bolster military
The reform, set to begin in 2026, will eliminate traditional draft seasons and aims to improve training as Moscow tries to swell its ranks to […]