Tag

International Relations Defense Policy

All articles tagged with #international relations defense policy

"EU's von der Leyen Urges Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine"

"EU's von der Leyen Urges Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgency for Europe to stand firm against Russian aggression in Ukraine, regardless of US support, amid concerns over Donald Trump's comments and the stalled $60-billion aid package for Kyiv. Von der Leyen called for increased defense spending, joint procurement, and the re-direction of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's military needs, highlighting the need for a more sovereign Europe capable of addressing security challenges.

"German Minister Advocates European Nuclear Collaboration Amid Rising Tensions"

"German Minister Advocates European Nuclear Collaboration Amid Rising Tensions"

German finance minister Christian Lindner suggests that the UK and France could play a larger role in Europe's nuclear shield amid escalating threats from Russia and potential US abandonment of NATO, calling for a rethinking of European security under the alliance. This comes as Germany undergoes a major shift in defense thinking, with the defense minister warning of a potential Russian attack on a NATO country within the next five years and advocating for a transition to a more assertive military posture.