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Poles are divided when it comes to opinions on the possible outbreak of war with Russia, with 47% fearing such a scenario and 42% not, according to a poll commissioned by Radio ZET.more

The UK and its Nato allies must upgrade their military capabilities if the coalition of the willing in Ukraine is to be a successful deterrence against Vladimir Putin, a former military chief has warned.more

The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed that in the event of an invasion by foreign troops, for example on the territory of Greenland, soldiers are to launch an immediate counterattack without waiting for an order, Danish media reported.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today that the issue of possibly sending British troops to Ukraine will first be put to a vote in Parliament. He added that such a contingent would only be sent after a truce between Ukraine and Russia had been concluded, and its size would be adjusted to the military's plans.more

US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing various options for acquiring Greenland, including the use of military force, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said yesterday. She noted that annexing the island is a priority for the US.more

Following the summit in Paris, the countries of the ‘coalition of the willing’ specified the security guarantees that would come into force after a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. The declaration adopted after the summit refers, among other things, to a ceasefire monitoring mechanism that would be under the auspices of the US.more

The UK faces a “turning point” this year, with the number of deaths to outnumber births by ever-greater margins for the next 50 years, a think tank has predicted.more

'Coalition of the willing', a group of countries supporting Ukraine, has decided to establish a coordination unit at the coalition headquarters in Paris, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a draft statement that requires approval at a coalition meeting.more

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today in two interviews, referring to the position of US President Donald Trump, that only Greenland, Denmark and ‘no one else’ can decide on the future of Greenland, and that London takes international law into account when assessing the governments of other countries.more

President Donald Trump has stated that Colombian President Gustavo Petro will no longer send drugs to the US and has not ruled out military action against the country. Responding to journalists' questions yesterday, he added that he would also have to ‘do something’ about Mexico.more

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "defeat the decline and division offered by others" in his new year message, as he insisted 2026 would see people feel "positive change" in their lives. He acknowledged "things have been tough in Britain for a while" but said the public should now start to see improvements including lower bills, more police on the streets and new health hubs.more

The weekly "Economist" cites the predictions of experts from Good Judgment, a company specializing in political and economic forecasts, for 2026. In their assessment, the probability that Russia's war against Ukraine will not end before January 1, 2027, is 74 percent.more

In 2026, the situation in the Ukrainian-Russian war will likely remain similar to what we have been observing for over three years: slow Russian territorial advances will come at the cost of heavy human losses. However, the question remains what next steps Moscow will take towards other countries.more

The U.S. president gets favorable views from only about a third of people who support the parties Trump wants to see win power in France and Germany.more

The UK needs 800 billion pounds to meet its defence spending commitments planned until 2040, the Financial Times reported, citing a report by consulting firm EY Partheon.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Sunday evening with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump and European leaders, a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street said.more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that during tomorrow's meeting in Florida with US President Donald Trump, he will convince him of his willingness to compromise on the peace plan, which is to secure American military and intelligence support, according to the Telegraph newspaper.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to achieve a "just and lasting end" to the war in Ukraine on Sunday with President Donald Trump, Starmer's Downing Street office said in a statement, after talks between officials in Florida.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has nominated career diplomat Christian Turner as ambassador to the US, the Prime Minister's Office announced yesterday. Turner will replace Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed due to his past ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.more

British Trade Minister Chris Bryant announced today that the government in London had been the victim of a cyberattack in October. Earlier, The Sun newspaper reported that a Chinese group had hacked into government systems to gain access to Foreign Office data, according to Reuters.more

Dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment under new reforms published by the Government. It comes as a report suggests dental vouchers worth £150 a year should be introduced in a bid to “end the postcode lottery” of care.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday before the House of Commons that he is prepared to release the frozen assets of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, former owner of Chelsea FC, in order to help Ukraine. This was in response to a question from a Member of Parliament regarding the United Kingdom's support for Ukraine.more

The Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton, said in an interview with LBC radio that work is underway to create Iron Dome, an integrated air and missile defence system. As he explained, this is related to the ‘evolution of threats from Russia’.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered an ‘urgent’ investigation into foreign interference in British politics, ‘The Times’ reported yesterday. This is a direct response to the conviction in November of a Reform UK politician for accepting bribes in exchange for pro-Russian activities.more