The United States has authorized the use of missiles with a range capable of striking targets within Russian territory, a move confirmed by EU High Representative Josep Borrell during a meeting of EU foreign ministers. This decision significantly raises the stakes in the ongoing conflict.
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Former President Donald Trump has proposed an 800-mile demilitarized zone between Russia and Ukraine, patrolled by European troops, with Russia retaining its territorial gains and Ukraine pledging not to join NATO for 20 years. Ukrainian President Zelensky has condemned the plan as "suicidal for Europe."
The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles offered to Greece as military aid are proving to be more costly than initially anticipated. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias revealed that the cost of repairing these vehicles is comparable to the price of manufacturing new ones
Greece is set to decommission 32 older F-16 Block-30 fighter jets and transfer them to Ukraine. Plans include upgrading 82 F-16s to Block-70 and acquiring 24 Rafale fighters from France. A U.S. congressional committee has also approved Greece's request to purchase 40 F-35 jets. Some experts worry about the impact on Greece's air force capacity. Meanwhile, Greece has already supplied Ukraine with significant military aid and is preparing additional support through strategic transport links
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for increased and smarter defense spending among NATO allies, proposing a European-funded 'Iron Dome' system and highlighting the need for faster aid to Ukraine
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that Greece will not be supplying air defence systems…
Greece, Ukraine, and Czechia face a Russian invasion threat and are seeking military aid, including ammunition, rockets, defense systems, and weapons. Negotiations are ongoing, and they have received support from European countries and the US. The G7 declaration also includes security guarantees.
The official letter from the State Department to Congress is a matter of hours -…