European Union sanctions against Russia’s largest oil refinery, operated by Rosneft in India, have led to tankers beginning to refuse the transport of oil products banned from being supplied to the EU. According to reports, the first tanker has already declined to carry such cargo, signaling the growing impact of…

Germany is aiming to create the most powerful army in Europe by annually increasing the number of trained reservists through a volunteer-based system. The FT reports that by the end of August, the German government will be presented with a draft law supporting this initiative. The proposed legislation includes a…

Strasbourg court rejects attempt to force government to investigate impact of Kremlin interference on elections. An attempt by three former MPs to force the UK government to hold an inquiry into the impact of Russian disinformation on the Brexit vote and other recent elections has failed at the European court…

The House early approved legislation early Friday allocating roughly $832 billion in funding for defense programs for fiscal 2026, just weeks after Republicans approved a separate $150 billion plan to advance President Trump’s defense priorities. The GOP-led chamber approved the bill 221-209, mostly along party lines; five Democrats voted in…

Two major developments signal Europe’s shift toward strategic autonomy: a landmark Franco-British nuclear cooperation deal and the creation of a multinational headquarters for a 32-country coalition backing Ukraine. Both steps show Europe moving away from dependence on U.S. leadership and building its own defense structures. The first breakthrough came when…