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fromBusiness Insider
6 hours ago

Just surviving the Arctic could be half the battle for NATO in a future war

SODANKYLÄ, Finland - Deep snow. Fleeting daylight. Wet clothes. Frozen weapons. Sub-zero temperatures. NATO soldiers training in Arctic warfare are learning that in a future conflict, fighting the enemy may be only half the battle. The other would be surviving the region's harsh winters. "The environment can be hard for someone who is not used to it," said Finnish Lt. Laura Lähdekorpi, bundled up and dressed in camouflage to blend in with the snow.
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Zelenskyy accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Trump

Europe must develop independent, united military capabilities rather than rely on unpredictable U.S. leadership to deter Russia, China, and other existential threats.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Germany coalition in row over how to plug gaps in under-resourced military

Germany's coalition is divided over voluntary recruitment versus an automatic conscription trigger to fill military manpower shortfalls and meet NATO obligations.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 months ago

Poland Mobilizes Jets To Secure Airspace As Western Ukraine Comes Under Intense Russian Strikes

Russia launched large aerial attacks on Ukraine near Poland, killing civilians; Poland and NATO scrambled aircraft and heightened air defenses to secure border airspace.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on Donald Trump's Ukraine strategy: talking tough and doing very little isn't working | Editorial

Trump's tough rhetoric on Russia has not produced decisive action, emboldening Putin and exposing NATO and allied vulnerabilities.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy calls for air defense amid fresh strikes DW 09/16/2025

Ukraine's president urged allies to deliver pledged air-defense systems as Russia launched overnight airstrikes that killed at least two.
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