The Trump administration has officially stated that the United States maintains its full nuclear deterrent commitment to NATO allies in Europe, even as the US conventional military presence on the continent is being sharply reduced. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made this statement during a special briefing for NATO...
Ukraine’s allies agreed on a record defense aid package for 2026 at the Ramstein meeting
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in the Ramstein format, which took place on February 12 in Brussels, Kyiv's partners confirmed one of the largest amounts of support in the format's history—nearly $38 billion for 2026. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called the meeting one of...
Searches Conducted at European Commission Headquarters in Brussels
Belgian Federal Police conducted a series of searches at several European Commission buildings in Brussels. The investigation is related to possible irregularities in the sale of real estate in 2024. According to the Financial Times, searches were conducted on the morning of February 12 at several European Commission offices, including...
The 62nd Munich Security Conference has opened in Munich
The 62nd Munich Security Conference, one of the world's leading events in international politics, defense, and global security, officially opened today at the historic Bayerischer Hof hotel. The conference will run until February 15 and will bring together over 1,000 participants from nearly 115 countries, including over 50 heads of...
Another resignation in the Starmer government
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government has seen another high-profile resignation. Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald has resigned, becoming the third senior official to leave Downing Street in less than a week. According to the Cabinet Office, Wormald's resignation is related to the ongoing...
The Swedish Defence Research Agency has found that two-thirds of exposed spies in the EU worked for Russia
Russian intelligence services remain the main espionage threat to European security. This is the conclusion reached by the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) in its new report, "Spies Among Us: Espionage in Europe." Analysts examined 70 cases of espionage convictions in 20 European countries between 2008 and 2024. In two-thirds...
The UK has joined the PURL initiative to purchase American weapons for Ukraine
The UK has officially joined NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, through which allies fund the purchase of American weapons and military equipment for Ukraine. This was announced by UK Defence Secretary John Healey. According to the British Defense Minister, the country will contribute £150 million to the PURL...
Switzerland Prepares to Vote on Population Limit
The Swiss government has officially scheduled a national referendum on the popular initiative "No to Ten Million Switzerland" for June 14, 2026. The initiative, put forward by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), calls for a legislative cap on the country's permanent population of 10 million by 2050. According to...
Trump Supports Revival of Anti-Chinese Espionage Program
United States President Donald Trump has expressed support for updating and strengthening measures aimed at countering espionage and criminal activity associated with the Chinese Communist Party. According to the president, the United States cannot allow China to continue to undermine the American economy, technology, and national security through intellectual property...
Keir Starmer demands an apology from Sir Jim Ratcliffe for his words about the “colonization” of Britain by migrants
Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer sharply condemned the statements of billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of the Manchester United football club, and demanded a public apology from him. The reason was Ratcliffe's recent interview with the Sky News channel, in which the businessman stated that Great Britain was...