#European security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged retaliation after Russian strikes killed at least 21 people in Kyiv, surveying a devastated apartment block while promising a firm response.

A German court sentenced Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen to life imprisonment for driving an SUV into a Christmas market crowd in 2024, killing six and injuring hundreds in one of Germany's deadliest terror attacks.

Germany's record-breaking heat wave gives way to storms and cooler temperatures, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul heads to Washington for critical NATO and bilateral talks with the United States.

Greece defuses naval drone, linked to Ukraine, found in cave, raising EU tensions.

Three people were killed in a shooting in Linz, Austria, with authorities confirming no ongoing threat to the public.

Germany's military faces a recruitment spike, yet still struggles to meet ambitious expansion goals, highlighting strategic challenges ahead.

A Greek court has upheld the conviction of Golden Dawn's leaders as a criminal organization, reaffirming their neo-Nazi label.

The crisis between US-Israel and Iran may expose Europe to significant risks due to Iran's potential reach in the Mediterranean.

France announces an increase in its nuclear arsenal to address emerging global threats, signaling a pivotal shift in European defense strategy.

Russia and Ukraine exchange over 1,000 soldiers' bodies amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts. Ukrainian top negotiator meets US peace envoys in Geneva.

Inside Russia's escalating sabotage efforts against Ukraine's European allies, ex-taxi driver Aleksei Kolosovsky emerges as a significant operative.

Russia's clandestine operations escalate in Europe, relying on operatives like ex-taxi driver Aleksei Kolosovsky to disrupt Ukraine's allies.