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The deal marks a significant shift from decades of fiscal restraint in Berlin, aiming to boost defense spending amid growing security concerns in Europe and jumpstart Germany’s economy.
16h ago
Europe
Defense firms have been expanding their presence in Germany in a way not seen for decades.
2d ago
Europe
Stunned by the actions of the Trump administration, France and Germany are exploring ways to bolster Europe’s nuclear deterrence.
Mar. 9
Ukraine
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Mar. 8
Europe
Merz, a longtime Atlanticist who had previously baulked at financing public spending through large-scale debt, has quickly changed his tune given the head-spinning pace of events.
Mar. 5
Ukraine
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Mar. 4
Ukraine
Their conversation came amid reports that the US has frozen military aid to Ukraine following the clash between Zelensky and Trump on Friday.
Mar. 4
Europe
Despite being a long-standing transatlanticist, Merz has emphasized the need for more European independence from the United States in defense policy in light of the Trump administration’s actions.
Mar. 3
Ukraine
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Sunday that “we urgently have to rearm Europe” as leaders from the continent met in London for crisis talks over Ukraine
Mar. 3
Europe
The hundreds of billions of euros figures kicking around are between one-third and four-fifths of the entire United States defense budget.
Feb. 28
Europe
With a US under Donald Trump, Europe could be facing a future without America’s nuclear umbrella, which protected them throughout the Cold War and in the decades since.
Feb. 27
Germany
For the first time in Ukraine, demining operators will be able to rent a machine for clearing territories affected by ERW - now estimated at 139,000 square kilometers (53,640 square miles).
Feb. 27
War in Ukraine
Trump declared Zelensky an “unelected dictator” and said his presence during Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations was “unnecessary,” as Ankara hosted the Ukrainian leader for diplomatic talks.
Feb. 27
Europe
Rubio cast Trump’s cajoling of European allies to spend more on defense as consistent with long-standing calls from the United States across administrations.
Feb. 26
Ukraine
According to Lombard, European troops would be deployed only after a ceasefire is reached to ensure its implementation.
Feb. 26
Europe
The UK, as well as Baltic and Nordic nations are pushing for immediate action while France, Germany, and Italy are opposed.
Feb. 25
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Mar. 8