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Poland’s support for Ukraine will enhance its standing

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POLAND

Germany had refused to grant permission to re-export the German-built MBTs at a meeting of Western supporters of Ukraine at the US Ramstein airbase on January 20. Prime Minister…

Turkish-EU relations may move to new stage

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TURKEY/EU

Turkish-EU relations.

Western arms can shape course of Ukraine war

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UKRAINE

Multiple rocket-launcher systems (MRLS) are one example of how technologically advanced weapons have shifted the military balance in Ukraine's favour. The small numbers supplied…

Ukrainian refugees will stretch eastern EU’s welcome

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EASTERN EU

The war in Ukraine is uniting Central-East European (CEE) populations in support of Ukrainians and against ties with the Putin government. However, it is muddying attitudes to…

Germany will struggle to meet its defence objectives

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GERMANY

The target will be met through the regular budget and the EUR100bn (USD104bn) special defence fund, which is due to be exhausted by the end of 2027. There is no cabinet consensus…

Irish foreign security policy will shift gradually

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IRELAND

Ireland, which is one of the few European countries that is militarily neutral, is coming under increased pressure to align with its EU partners on international security issues…

US-Russia summit reactions imply troubles for Trump

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US/RUSSIA

Trump's acceptance at the post-meeting press conference of Putin's assertion that Moscow did not interfere in the 2016 US presidential election caused shock in the United States…

Turkey is adopting a more statesmanlike pose abroad

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TURKEY

Turkey has brokered an agreement between Russia and Ukraine for resuming grain shipments through the Black Sea which, if it sticks, will be a substantial diplomatic win for Ankara…

Mid-war, Russia sets near-impossible peace terms

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RUSSIA/UKRAINE

Although the substance is being kept confidential, both sides have outlined some of the areas being discussed. Notably, Kyiv is willing to renounce NATO accession. However…

NATO accession will remain a long-term aim for Ukraine

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UKRAINE

NATO accession has been on Ukraine's agenda since 2014. Current President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration continues to seek closer relations with the alliance, but is less…