Putin could attack NATO in ‘5 to 8 years,’ German defense minister warns

An increasingly belligerent Russian President Vladimir Putin could attack the NATO military alliance in less than…

West must pay direct attention to Iran, not its proxies

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Chuck Wald is a retired…

China won’t soon mediate on Ukraine war, Australian envoy warns

China won’t be playing a mediation role between Russia and Ukraine anytime soon, Australian ambassador to…

Italy denies rehabbing fascism after army calendar outcry

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has pushed back at claims it is “rehabilitating fascism” after publishing a…

France gives Ukraine 12 more howitzers after flak for not pulling its weight

PARIS — France will give 12 more Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien…

Zelenskyy condemns surveillance of Ukraine investigative journalists

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the surveillance of journalists at Bihus.Info, a media outlet…

Macron’s plan to move right: School uniforms, national service and more babies

PARIS — In an appeal for traditionalist right-wing support, President Emmanuel Macron wants the French to…

Macron to ‘finalize security deal’ during Ukraine visit

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he plans to sign a bilateral security agreement with…

Israeli divisions over war aims hamper Gaza peace prospects

TEL AVIV — It’s little wonder that U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to persuade Israel to wind down…

Scornful Putin condemns ‘almost naked’ partygoers

Russian President Vladimir Putin has a message for Moscow’s cultural elite: Get your priorities straight. In…