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Russia’s push to control Arctic waterway presents Europe with a daunting challenge

Norway’s defence minister, Tore Sandvik, recently warned that Russia must not be allowed to control the Bear Gap. This is a stretch of water that runs roughly 400 miles between Bear Island in the southernmost portion of the Svalbard archipelago and Cape North on Norway’s northern mainland. It serves as…

The Conversation

EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with strong defence focus

The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc's foreign policy machinery faces increasing pressure.

Euronews

Good, bad and the ugly: What the world has learned from the Russia-Ukraine war

More than four years after Russian tanks crossed into Ukraine, the “special military operation” that was supposed to last a few days has reshaped the world in ways nobody fully anticipated.

The Times of India

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Putin is asking for peace talks. It’s time to kick him while he’s down

ANALYSIS: Putin is rattled and Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axed

Germany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the anti-submarine warship project suffered delays, a setback for the country's ambitions to overhaul its military. Germany ordered four F126 anti-submarine frigates in 2020 from Dutch group Damen Navel, with the price set at 10 billion…

The Economic Times

‘Battle hardened’ Ukraine has role to play in defending Europe, says ex-Nato chief

Country is ‘militarily the strongest in Europe’, says Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who wants coalition ready in case US pulls troops

The Guardian - UK

You can ignore Trump’s threats to leave NATO: Pimco says they’re a 'paper tiger'

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Global Markets | European shares hold flat on US-Iran talks; Rheinmetall slides

European markets saw a flat opening as investors weighed U.S.-Iran talks. Defence giant Rheinmetall plunged on reports of Germany scrapping a major warship project, though rival TKMS surged. Real estate stocks gained, led by Segro after a buyout bid. Tech shares steadied after recent losses, with chipmakers showing modest gains.…

The Economic Times

Badenoch will ‘absolutely not’ apologise for PMQs comments about Starmer’s downfall, spokesperson says – UK politics live

Tory leader said Labour MPs were cheering, even though there are ‘400 knives’ in Starmer’s back

The Guardian - UK

Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.

Euronews

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

Euronews

NATO and Ukraine launch $300,000 competition to find the best 'Spiderweb-type' tools to destroy billions of dollars of Russian planes and aerial assets

NATO and Ukraine launched a €250,000 competition seeking technologies capable of disabling enemy airfields, aircraft, and supporting infrastructure.

TechRadar

NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in…

France 24

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin claims he is ready for peace talks after Kyiv’s refinery strikes spark fuel shortages

Russian president says Moscow ready to end war on terms agreed in Istanbul

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Another top general exits under Pete Hegseth as Afghanistan’s final U.S. soldier steps aside

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

Evening Standard

UK defence ‘spending gap’ is ‘matter of concern for Nato’, says former chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s warning came amid a row over defence spending that saw John Healey quit as defence secretary.

The Guardian - UK

UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit

Dan Jarvis, who took the role earlier this month, is said to have secured around one billion pounds more for the plan than his predecessor

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham edges closer to coronation as leadership rivals struggle to garner support

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

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Euronews

Czech president appeals to Constitutional court amid clash over NATO summit

The 2026 NATO summit is set to be held on the 7 and 8 July at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.

The Independent UK

Starmer defies critics to publish defence plan before Nato summit

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The Independent UK

Starmer to publish disputed defence plan in coming weeks despite Burnham objections

The PM’s likely successor has not signed up to the Defence Investment Plan

France 24

Romania parliament rejects liberal PM-designate Adrian Vestea

Romania's parliament rejected prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea on Monday, extending months of political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine and raising the prospect of a snap election if a second government nominee also fails to secure lawmakers' backing.

The Independent UK

Trump repeats ‘not Winston Churchill’ jibe as he fires parting shot at Starmer

The US president’s repeated criticisms of Starmer escalated after the breakout of the Iran war

Evening Standard

UK ‘did not like’ Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump

The US president again lambasted the outgoing UK leader on immigration and energy, while saying he is ‘sort of a friend of mine’.

International Business Times UK

'Neither I Nor Italy Ever Beg': Meloni Blasts Trump After POTUS Claims He Only Took G7 Photo Out of Pity

Donald Trump's public bust‑up with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over Iran, NATO and a disputed G7 photo has exposed a sharp rift between two once‑close right‑wing allies.

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