Europe

Russia’s Ukraine war crosses grim WWII milestone — longer than Hitler’s invasion of the USSR

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has now lasted longer than Nazi Germany’s war against the Soviet Union, marking a grim milestone. More than three...

Caspian Sea oil platforms hit as Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia’s energy sector

Ukraine said its forces struck three Russian oil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea on January 11. The platforms belong to Lukoil, one of...

Zelensky confirms talks on U.S.-proposed buffer zone to ease danger in war-torn Donbas

Ukraine is considering a U.S.-proposed plan to create a “buffer economic zone” in parts of Donbas. President Volodymyr Zelensky...

Ukraine strikes Belgorod energy systems leaving hundreds of thousands without heat or power

A powerful Ukrainian attack has left more than half a million people without electricity and heating in Russia’s Belgorod...

Sweden ties Gripen jets, naval aid, and training for Ukraine to a formal peace agreement with Russia

Sweden has announced it is ready to provide advanced Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. The country is also prepared...

NATO’s eastern flank reinforced as Lithuania orders RBS-70 Bolide missiles through 2032

Lithuania has strengthened its air defense by ordering additional RBS-70 Bolide missiles from Sweden. The deal is worth €320...

Royal Netherlands Navy Proves Drone Defense Edge as HNLMS Evertsen Neutralizes Swarm Near Wales

The Dutch frigate HNLMS Evertsen showcased its cutting-edge defense capabilities by taking down a drone swarm during a major...

Ukraine strengthens air shield with new Patriot systems against hypersonic missiles

Ukraine has made a significant move to protect its skies and safeguard its cities by deploying two additional Patriot...