World"We do not want a war between Russia and NATO to break out, because that would be the Third World War", emphasizes Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.
Topic: The new cold war
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EnvironmentAccording to German peace researcher Bernhard Trautvetter, the parties must set aside their conflict to "pull this time bomb out of the world".
Soaring weapons prices risk consuming Sweden’s NATO buildup
SwedenAs much of the world increases military spending, the arms industry is taking the opportunity to drive up prices.
Denmark signs defense pact enabling US military presence in Greenland and Faroe Islands
WorldOpposition sees the decision as "a gigantic failure towards the Danish population".
Tulsi Gabbard: The warmongers are driving the world to nuclear holocaust
World"It is up to us, the people, to speak out and demand an end to this madness", urges the US National Intelligence Director.
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
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UK invests billions in new arms factories
World"We are being directly threatened by states with advanced military forces, so we must be ready to fight and win", argues Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
German chancellor aims to build Europe’s largest army – may reinstate conscription
EuropeFormer BlackRock boss Merz wants the Bundeswehr to be "the strongest in Europe".
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Macron opens the door to deploying French nuclear weapons in other EU countries
EuropeThe French President is "ready to start a discussion" on deploying nuclear-armed aircraft across Europe.
Lithuanian ex-president: “No need to fear Russia’s nuclear weapons”
WorldDalia Grybauskaité claims that Russian nuclear deterrence is an "obsolete doctrine" and states that "nuclear weapons will not scare anybody".
NATO expands military presence in Europe
EuropeSeveral new military bases are built from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
German left party leader calls for NATO replacement – involving Russia
WorldThe US-led military pact NATO has "no future", according to Die Linke leader Jan van Aken - who wants to see a completely new security system instead.
Survivors warn: Civilians will die as Europe reintroduces anti-personnel mines
World"Security cannot be built on a weapon that kills indiscriminately, that remains in the ground long after the conflict has ended and that specifically maims civilians".
Swedish Major General: “Leave the Ottawa Treaty and buy anti-personnel mines”
SwedenKarlis Neretnieks believes that Sweden must follow Finland's lead - and that today's anti-personnel mines cannot be compared to those that kill thousands of civilians around the world every year.
Moderate Youth League: Raise the retirement age to finance Sweden’s rearmament
Sweden"There are many issues that were previously unthinkable, but which have been reconsidered in this serious global situation", argues Douglas Thor.
International law expert on the Swedish suicide drones: “Risk that civilians are affected”
Sweden"If the military target is hit and civilians suffer minor 'collateral damage', it must be accepted as an inevitable part of warfare", argues Ove Bring.
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Peace researcher urges diplomacy: “War leads to total destruction”
Sweden"Stopping a spiral of violence that risks leading us all to our deaths is one of the main tasks of politics", stresses Frida Stranne, noting that peace efforts require both courage and intelligence.
Vucic: World leaders talk to Putin in secret
WorldDespite Western pressure and attempts to completely isolate Moscow, several world leaders have reportedly chosen to secretly maintain contact with the Russian president.
Swedish Armed Forces push for massive drone expansion
SwedenIn just two years, the Swedish military's system of "suicide drones" could be operational.
Åkesson open to Sweden developing nuclear weapons
Sweden"Nuclear weapons are part of the world order we have", argues the Sweden Democrat leader, stating that weapons of mass destruction today must be considered "absolutely necessary".
Hungarian minister accuses EU of preparing for war: “Why not prepare for peace?”
WorldThe EU's call for citizens to prepare 72-hour survival kits is a sign that Brussels is preparing for war rather than peace, says the foreign minister.
Putin’s limousine exploded in Moscow – no one injured
WorldWorkers from nearby restaurants and bars rushed to the scene to assist with the firefighting efforts before the emergency services arrived.
Swedish professor: Reasonable for future generations to pay for the rearmament
Sweden"They will have to pay taxes to finance our repayment of these loans", says Daniel Waldenstam.
Swedish government borrows billions for biggest military buildup since Cold War
Sweden"Need to do what we can here and now to further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities", stresses Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
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