Andrius Kubilius, a former Lithuanian prime minister and the EU's first defense commissioner, has said Europe must be ready to fight Russia within 6-8 years. "Defense ministers and NATO generals agree that Vladimir Putin could be ready for confrontation with NATO and...
US, EU Conduct First-Ever Joint Naval Drills Aimed at China
The US and the EU concluded their first-ever joint naval exercises on Friday as the Western powers are stepping up military cooperation that is aimed at China. While most EU members are NATO allies of the US, this marks the first time the US formally conducted joint...
After Afghanistan Withdrawal, Some EU Officials Want to Form Army
There is little support for an EU army among the bloc’s members
EU Walks Back Claim of 150,000 Russian Troops Near Ukraine Border
Ukraine says Russia has 80,000 troops along the border
Following US, EU to Boost Presence in Indo-Pacific to Counter China
A new strategy calls for a ‘meaningful’ European naval presence in the region
Report: EU Set to Sanction Iranian Officials
Sanctions would be first over alleged rights abuses since 2013
NATO Chief Says US and EU Need Each Other to Face China
NATO report calls for more focus on China
NATO to Publish Report That Calls for More Focus on China
The EU is also looking to counter China
EU Launches Trade Mechanism to Try to Save Iran Nuclear Deal
EU Launches Trade Mechanism to Try to Save Iran Nuclear Deal | US warns European companies against conducting any trade with Iran
Iran Says Saving Nuclear Deal Not Its Problem
Iran Says Saving Nuclear Deal Not Its Problem | Europeans insist there is no ‘credible’ alternative to existing deal