#Nato

Kallas Warns of Moscow's 'Trap': Russia Attempts to Shift Negotiation Focus to European Security Architecture

Politics 11/14/2026, 09:36

European diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Russia is trying to shift the focus of negotiations on Ukraine to European security architecture, calling it «Moscow's trap».

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Kremlin Demands NATO Return to 1997 Borders: Details from the Abu Dhabi Document

Politics 11/14/2026, 05:36

In closed-door negotiations in Abu Dhabi, Russia presented a November 10 document with conditions for post-war Europe: NATO withdrawal to 1997 borders, no expansion, and a halt to weapons supplies to Ukraine.

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Hakkainen: Russia’s NATO demands are an attempt to test US and European flexibility

Politics 11/13/2026, 22:58

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkainen stated that Russia's demands on NATO are an attempt to test US and European flexibility. The Kremlin denied reports regarding specific conditions for Finland and the Baltics.

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Tusk: Poland to Suspend Contributions to the PURL Fund for Procuring US Weapons for Ukraine

Politics 11/13/2026, 22:21

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Warsaw will not allocate additional funds at this stage to the PURL program for purchasing US weapons for Ukraine, citing budget deficits and high defense spending.

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Pentagon Delays Production Licenses for Patriot Missiles for Ukraine

Politics 11/13/2026, 21:47

According to media reports, licensing documents for the production of Ukrainian Patriot missiles are stuck in the Pentagon despite papers being signed in October. The US Department of Defense has not provided comments.

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Poland Puts PURL Contributions on Hold: Tusk Explains Refusal to Fund US Weapons for Ukraine

Politics 11/13/2026, 21:34

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk informed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Warsaw is suspending its contributions to the PURL program for purchasing US weapons for Ukraine, citing budget deficits and record defense spending.

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"Please, no surprises": Merz addresses Trump ahead of Putin meeting

Politics 11/13/2026, 18:20

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Donald Trump not to spring any surprises at his meeting with Putin, warning of the risk of a "second Anchorage" and demanding European participation in peace talks.

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Abu Dhabi Talks: Prisoner Exchange Agreed, Moscow Refuses Ceasefire Discussion, New Round Set for Next Week

Politics 11/13/2026, 14:20

The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia since February have concluded in Abu Dhabi. The parties agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange, and a new round is expected next week.

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Peskov: Russia Needs Documentary, Not Verbal Guarantees on Non-Expansion of NATO

Politics 11/13/2026, 07:47

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that verbal assurances about NATO's non-expansion to the East are not enough for Russia and called for them to be fixed in a document. According to him, the alliance has already expanded several times contrary to promises.

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Zelenskyy in Dublin: Europe's security architecture depends on how the war ends

Politics 11/13/2026, 02:27

Zelenskyy stated in Dublin that Europe's security architecture depends on when and how the war ends, and that Ukraine is already the continent's defensive line.

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Zelenskyy announces meeting of 'Coalition of the Willing' in Berlin next week

Politics 11/12/2026, 22:10

Following multilateral talks in Dublin, Zelenskyy announced a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Berlin next week. The focus is on air defense, energy, and security guarantees.

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Rutte confirms NATO's readiness to assist Ukraine with PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems

Politics 11/12/2026, 21:58

Following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte, Zelenskyy announced that the Alliance is ready to help Ukraine with PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems, amid shortages among European allies and mass attacks on energy infrastructure.

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Rutte: Russia loses as many troops in a month as the US did in 14 years in Vietnam

Politics 11/12/2026, 14:48

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia's monthly losses in Ukraine exceed 40,000 killed and wounded, comparable to US losses during the 14-year Vietnam War.

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Witkoff and Kushner Hold Talks with Putin in the Kremlin: What Was Discussed and What's Next

Politics 11/12/2026, 14:26

US Special Envoys Witkoff and Kushner held talks with Putin in the Kremlin on November 12 following trilateral consultations in Abu Dhabi. Topics included the humanitarian track, a prisoner swap, and European security proposals. After Moscow, the Americans are heading to Dublin to meet with Zelenskyy.

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Ryabkov assesses NATO's participation in Abu Dhabi talks: "added a serious measure of professionalism"

Politics 11/12/2026, 13:16

Russian Deputy FM Ryabkov stated that NATO Commander Grinkevich's participation in Abu Dhabi talks added "professionalism," while the Trump team shows "drive" in seeking a settlement.

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Berlin Does Not Rule Out Phone Call Between Merz and Putin After Abu Dhabi Talks

Politics 11/12/2026, 06:40

Following the Abu Dhabi talks, Berlin has not ruled out a phone call between Chancellor Merz and Putin. Germany announced that an understanding of the basic settlement principles has been reached and will be handed over to the Kremlin.

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"This is entirely a matter for Ukrainians": NATO general asserts Kyiv's right to decide territorial fate at Abu Dhabi talks

Politics 11/12/2026, 00:05

NATO General John Stringer stated that only Ukraine has the right to decide the fate of its territories and expressed doubt about Russia's seriousness in Abu Dhabi talks, where Moscow refused to discuss a ceasefire.

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Estonian Defense Minister confirms brief violation of country's airspace by Ukrainian drones during attack on Ust-Luga

Politics 11/11/2026, 23:08

Estonian Defense Minister Martin Herem confirmed that during a night attack on the port of Ust-Luga and a Baltic Fleet ship, Ukrainian drones briefly violated Estonian airspace. NATO fighter jets were in the air, but the devices were not shot down due to proximity to the Russian border.

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