US may relinquish leadership of NATO's European command, NBC reports
For nearly 75 years, a four-star U.S. general has held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), overseeing NATO's military strategy and operations.
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Starmer invites Zelensky, other leaders to summit on Ukraine, security on March 2
Among those invited to the summit are leaders from all over Europe, including France, Germany, Denmark, and Italy, as well as Turkey, NATO, and the European Union.
US 'backstop' necessary for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Starmer says ahead of Trump meeting
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and convince him to continue playing a role in ensuring Ukraine's security amid Russian aggression.
UK, Norway discuss Arctic defense pact over Russian threat
"With Russia continuing to militarise the High North and Arctic, this new agreement will boost security for the U.K., Norway, and our NATO allies, bolstering defenses on NATO’s northern flank," the British government said in a statement.
Zelensky calls for creation of 'army of Europe' amid US support uncertainty
"Let's be clear: We cannot rule out the possibility that America may refuse to cooperate with Europe on issues that threaten it," Volodymyr Zelensky said at the Munich Security Conference.
NATO 'taking over' Ukraine's security assistance, military training, Umerov says
The remarks come amid ongoing uncertainty over U.S. aid commitments to Ukraine.
SBU conducts 150 special operations in 3 days in large-scale security crackdown
The SBU carried out 157 special operations from Jan. 18-20 in order to "counter crimes that pose a threat to state security." The actions resulted in 222 charges and 85 detentions, the agency said.
Europe must become stronger in face of Russian hostility, Zelensky says
"Europe must establish itself as a strong global player," Zelensky said, adding that, while the United States remains an indispensable ally, Washington doubts Europe's ability to contribute meaningfully to global security.
Biden approves new memorandum on national security ahead of Trump taking office
The document will not be published due to the "sensitivity of some of its findings," the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity under White House ground rules, told the Associated Press.
Ukraine's 'internal resilience plan' to be presented next week, Zelensky says
The government's latest plan will focus on internal solutions and is not an alternative to a victory plan oriented toward Kyiv's partners.
Ukraine’s 2025 budget clears first reading, allocates $53 billion for defense
“The priority of next year's budget will also be security and defense. All taxes paid by people and businesses will go toward strengthening our defenders and military capabilities,” Prime Minister Denys Smyhal said on his Telegram channel.
Controversial MP dismissed from Ukrainian Parliament's National Security Committee
Ukraine's parliament voted unanimously on Sept. 18 to dismiss the controversial lawmaker Mariana Bezuhla from her position as deputy head of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense.
Russian-North Korean military ties pose 'distinct threat,' South Korean president says
Growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea poses a "distinct threat and a grave challenge to the peace and security on the Korean peninsula and in Europe," South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol told Reuters on July 8.
Zelensky appoints new State Security Administration head
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleksii Morozov as the new head of Ukraine's State Security Administration (UDO). His predecessor in office, Serhii Rud, was dismissed on May 9, shortly after the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed to have uncovered a network of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) agents who were plotting to assassinate Zelensky and other high-ranking officials in Ukraine.
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