United States

John Bolton: Dissolving NATO would have negative consequences for the Balkans

"If the NATO alliance began to disintegrate, it would mean that it and its success all these years since it was formed in 1949 and maintained peace and security among the members of the alliance, would be called into question, which would have very negative consequences not only for the Balkans but also throughout Europe," said John Bolton, former US national security adviser in the administration of US President Donald Trump.

European Union

Is the EU moving to a "war economy"?

The European Union has recently moved due to the weakening of US support for Ukraine, NATO and Europe in general. Is the EU turning to a war economy?

Security

Serbia on the brink of a major security risk

Protests in Serbia, tensions in BiH and Kosovo: why NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić spoke for the second time in the space of only fifteen days

Analyze

What is the General Staff to us and what to them

If everything that Kushner imagined happens, no matter how much the land is decontaminated and the new construction is sleazy, who is so morbid as to buy an apartment in a place where a bomb fell before and people were killed, and to have a museum about destruction as the first neighbor and death

SAD

Who will pay the more expensive membership fee for NATO?

Donald Trump is asking the member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance to significantly increase defense spending. Who is ready for it and is it feasible at all?

European Union

The weakened EU is not ready for Donald Trump's attacks

Donald Trump is returning to the White House in a few days. Germany and France welcome him with unstable governments. In addition, Berlin and Paris face major economic and financial problems

The war in Ukraine

Zelensky: Ukraine's admission to NATO could end the "hot phase of the war"

"If we want to stop the hot phase of the war, we must put the territory of Ukraine that we have under our control under the umbrella of NATO", according to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky

The war in Ukraine

NATO: North Korean soldiers around Kursk

After weeks of speculation, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he had met with South Korean intelligence and defense officials and could confirm that North Korean soldiers were stationed at Russian military positions.

NATO

Under Russia's Window: The Largest NATO Artillery Exercise in Europe Ever

NATO, under the name "Dynamic Front 25", is conducting the largest series of artillery exercises in Europe ever. It begins in Finland on November 4 with the military exercise "Lightning Strike 24"

The war in Ukraine

Zelensky: Either Ukraine in NATO, or nuclear weapons to Kiev

We choose NATO rather than nuclear weapons, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at the European Council summit in Brussels.

NATO

Routes: Worrying situation in the Western Balkans

NATO Secretary General Mark Rute warns of Serbian secessionism in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the security situation in Kosovo and Russia's attempts to destabilize the region

Ukraine

Zelenskiy's winning plan: "The war can end by the end of next year"

Volodymyr Zelensky presented a victory plan to the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, in which he listed five points. He says that, if this plan is implemented, the war can be over next year. What does this plan entail?

The war in Ukraine

Could the French army stand up to Russia?

The lack of military "Schengen" and logistical obstacles slow down the mobilization of European troops. The French military is trying to overcome these problems by combining different methods of transport, in order to speed up deployment on NATO's eastern flank.

Kosovo

The first task of the new NATO mission: Members of the Allied Response Force in Kosovo

Members of the Allied Response Force (ARF) were seen on the Ibar bridge and other areas in northern Kosovo. A total of 200 members of these forces will stay in Kosovo and North Macedonia until mid-October. This is the first mission of the ARF since its establishment in July

The new leader of NATO

NATO: Mark Rute took over as Secretary General, focus on support for Ukraine

Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, is officially the new Secretary General of NATO as of October 1. His mandate begins at a crucial time when the Alliance is working to support Ukraine and faces the need for more defense spending

The war in Ukraine

Russia is expanding its nuclear doctrine: What is Putin saying to the West?

Vladimir Putin has announced an expansion of Russia's nuclear doctrine, including the use of the weapon in the event of "fierce airstrikes". The new doctrine increases the risk for the West and lowers the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons

The war in Ukraine

Long-range missiles on Russian territory: Zelensky presses the West, Putin threatens escalation

After Kiev pressured its Western partners to allow Ukrainian forces to use long-range weapons, Russia warned that it would consider it an act of war

Russian-Ukrainian conflict

Will NATO set up air defense over part of Ukraine?

Pressure is growing for NATO to expand its air defenses to the west of Ukraine, but fears of an escalation of the conflict with Russia are limiting reactions

Armament

Juratović: Vučić with "bursts" is either preparing Serbia for NATO or buying influence

Either Serbia is preparing to join NATO, which would significantly contribute to peace and security in the region, or Aleksandar Vučić is using armaments to buy international influence, to the detriment of Serbian citizens, said German Bundestag member Josip Juratović.

Germany

Increased security measures for the NATO base in Germany

Special security measures have been in place for the NATO base in Geilenkirchen near Aachen since last night. At the same time, an investigation is underway in the north of Germany due to drone overflights over critical infrastructure in Brunsbitel. What's going on?

Global security

Friendship Without Borders: China-Russia Joint Naval Exercise, Amid NATO Outcry

The official goal of the joint military exercise of the Chinese and Russian navies is to demonstrate their ability to deal with security threats and preserve peace and stability on a global and regional level. For NATO, however, China has sided with Moscow in the war against Ukraine, and Beijing is warning the Western military alliance not to "bring chaos to Asia."

Armament

The Americans bring supersonic missiles to Germany: What can the Dark Eagle do?

The public barely knows anything about the plan, which is apparently already being implemented: The US military will soon station new weapons in Wiesbaden, Germany, including missiles that can be launched as far as Moscow.

Security policy

Ukraine and NATO: The road to membership through numerous agreements

Ukraine receives military, financial and humanitarian aid from NATO member states. According to the signed agreements, those countries undertake to provide Ukraine with access to certain technologies, to invest in its defense industry and to strengthen its defense capabilities. The road to membership, however, is long and uncertain

The war in Ukraine

NATO's response to Russia's attacks: Air defense and fighter jets for Ukraine

Additional military aid to Ukraine of at least 40 billion euros was announced at the NATO summit. The Alliance is also working on opening a European training center for Ukrainian pilots in Romania

Alliance

Three-day NATO summit begins in Washington: Strengthening defense and helping Ukraine at the forefront

The three-day NATO summit, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the existence of that military alliance, begins in Washington, and the main topic of the meeting will be support to Ukraine, i.e. a new plan for coordinating the delivery of equipment to Ukraine and the training of its armed forces

Serbia-Russia

Deputy Lavrov's visit to Belgrade: EU again calls for sanctions against Russia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandar Gruško met in Belgrade with several high-ranking Serbian officials, including President Aleksandar Vučić. The European Union once again called on Serbia to impose sanctions on Russia and to harmonize with the European foreign and security policy

Alliance

Generously helped Ukraine, a great friend of Donald Trump: Who is the new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

The government of the outgoing Prime Minister, the Netherlands, was one of the first to generously help Ukraine with military equipment, although this liberal government also drastically reduced defense spending, so that the Dutch arsenals are also in a poor state.