Poland and Baltics to exit Ottawa Treaty, citing Russia threat, allowing use of landmines despite global disarmament concerns.
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Germany Approves Historic Constitutional Reform to Boost Defence Spending
Germany approves a historic €500bn fund, boosting defence spending and infrastructure, reshaping European security policy.
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Russia Demands NATO Exclusion for Ukraine in Peace Talks
Russia demands neutrality and NATO exclusion of Ukraine in peace talks as Trump, Putin discuss ceasefire and territorial terms.
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Russia Retakes Kursk Region Amid US-Ukraine Aid Uncertainty
Offensive of Russia in Kursk region gains ground as Ukraine faces setbacks amid US intel cutoff, European aid efforts, and deep strikes.
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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Canada Amid Rising Tensions With Trump
G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada to discuss a U.S.-proposed Ukraine ceasefire as global pressure mounts on Russia to respond.
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Germany Reassesses US Ties Amid Ukraine Fallout
Germany grapples with shifting alliances, military spending, and security challenges amid US uncertainty and government transition.
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France, UK Push for Ukraine Truce as Europe Seeks U.S. Support
Trump hints at a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal as Europe pushes for a truce, revealing fractures in Western unity over the war.
Trump Pauses Military Aid To Ukraine After Bust-up With Zelensky
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine, pressuring Zelensky for peace talks amid worsening US-Ukraine relations.
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CPEC 2.0: A Strategic Pivot for Pakistan
With CPEC 2.0 in full swing after the SCO Summit 2024, Pakistan and China are deepening their strategic ties.
How BRICS AND SCO Herald a New World Order
How the BRICS and SCO are redefining global geopolitics and challenging NATO’s dominance? As these entities challenge the unipolar order dominated by NATO, they offer new models for international management and security.
