Nuclear weapons

UK seeks US approval to send rocket systems to Ukraine

June 1, 2022 7:22 pm

The proposal to send US-made Multiple Launch Rocket Systems comes after the White House announced it is sending similar weapons.

5 things to know about Germany’s historic military investment fund

May 30, 2022 11:27 pm

After weeks of negotiations, German politicians finally reached a deal on a massive €100B military modernization fund.

We’re not all Ukrainians now

May 17, 2022 4:00 am

Pretending Western interests are fully aligned with Kyiv’s risks further escalating the war.

In Orbán’s obstruction, some EU capitals see useful delay of oil embargo

May 13, 2022 9:11 pm

Hungary’s stalling stirs outrage in Kyiv but Brussels diplomats still predict a deal.

Analysis

Putin’s war backfires as Finland aims to join NATO

May 12, 2022 5:00 pm

Helsinki’s move strengthens the Western military alliance that the Russian leader wanted to weaken.

If Finland and Sweden join NATO, it’s on Russia

May 12, 2022 2:09 pm

Putin has failed to contain the military alliance, bringing it much closer to his borders instead.

UK commits to defending Sweden and Finland if they are attacked

May 11, 2022 2:56 pm

Boris Johnson to sign bilateral security deals with Nordic countries as they weigh joining NATO in the face of Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Atomic energy chief: Ukraine’s nuclear safety situation ‘far from being resolved’

May 10, 2022 3:02 pm

Russian troops are still occupying Europe’s largest nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia.

Analysis

It’s no Victory Day for Putin but war overshadows Europe’s celebration

May 9, 2022 1:46 pm

Dual May 9 commemorations put duelling realities on display.

Analysis

What will Putin pull out of his ‘Victory Day’ hat?

May 7, 2022 3:34 am

As the commemorative holiday approaches, fears of escalation abound.

It’s time Germany abandons its foreign policy la-la land

May 5, 2022 4:00 am

The war in Ukraine has triggered a turnaround by Berlin — but it’s not enough.

Welcome to Russia’s ‘holy war’

May 4, 2022 4:00 am

The West shouldn’t dismiss Moscow’s nuclear bluster.

Russia faces threat of sanctions on nuclear power industry as Germany backs uranium ban

April 29, 2022 7:45 pm

Move would hit the supply of uranium to the EU’s Russian-built reactors, as well as new nuclear projects.

Iran nuclear talks freeze amid terrorist label spat — even with deal on the table

April 28, 2022 7:40 pm

The stalemate has made an Iran nuclear deal revival, seen as imminent only a few months back, a distant prospect.

Putin outgunned and outnumbered by NATO, UK minister says

April 28, 2022 3:04 pm

Ben Wallace was responding to threats made by the Russian president.

Analysis

In case you missed it, the war in Ukraine just got hotter

April 28, 2022 4:00 am

As both sides escalate rhetoric and tactics, the risk of a collision between Moscow and the West has never been higher.

US rallies global allies to help Ukraine repel Russia

April 26, 2022 10:59 pm

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says ‘contact group’ wants to ‘help Ukraine win today and build strength for tomorrow.’

Olaf Scholz cites risk of nuclear war in refusal to send tanks to Ukraine

April 22, 2022 4:54 pm

Chancellor pushes back against demands from Kyiv and coalition partners.

Finland, Sweden move closer to NATO membership decision

April 13, 2022 5:54 pm

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes Helsinki and Stockholm toward Western military alliance.

Poland’s 10-point plan to save Ukraine

March 25, 2022 11:16 am

Together with Slovenia and the Czech Republic, we have prepared a list of actions the EU must enforce if it really wants to end the war.

NATO vows to boost aid to Ukraine but Zelenskyy warns it’s falling short

March 24, 2022 8:05 pm

In video address to emergency summit, Ukraine’s president pleads for weapons and action.

How the Ukraine war could go nuclear

March 24, 2022 11:09 am

The prospect is growing all too real that Russia could resort to its deadliest weapons or trigger an accidental nuclear war.

Germany has learned the wrong lesson from its history

March 24, 2022 4:00 am

To tyrants like Vladimir Putin, restraint is only an invitation to escalate further.

Lessons for NATO from the war in Ukraine

March 23, 2022 4:00 am

The alliance must adapt its primary task of collective defense.

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