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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Far Can Russia Probe NATO’s Collective Defense?
Latvia’s president says Putin’s appetite for risk is growing, raising questions about whether Russia could probe NATO’s collective defense.
- 7 min
- Latvia
Military / WarThe Veil
France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral
Rising debt costs and a fractious Assembly raise the stakes as France readies its finance bill, with OAT volatility and a confidence test looming.
- 7 min
- France
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump blames Kyiv for diesel costs amid Mideast oil crisis
In Kyiv, Trump urges Ukraine to halt refinery strikes, linking attacks to diesel shortages and market strain during a broader Middle East disruption.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup
Ex-Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov launches a wartime tech venture to turn battlefield lessons into software, sensing, and decision tools.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia
Fired Ukrainian defense minister says drones, EW, and rapid tech adaptation will shape the conflict, signaling shifts in strategy and industry impacts.
- 8 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Kenyans demand halt to UK defense deal — RT Africa
Civil groups press Nairobi to suspend the UK training deal, citing unresolved abuse allegations and weak accountability as both sides review terms.
- 7 min
- Kenya
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pounds key Ukrainian logistics and defense industry sites – MOD (PHOTOS
Moscow reports overnight hits on Kiev hubs and a Zaporozhye steel plant, sharing photos. Damage unverified as Ukraine withholds full details.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran lashes out at Saudi-led defense pact with Pakistan and Türkiye — RT World News
Iran denounces the new mutual defense pact as destabilizing and a threat to its security interests, warning of shifts in regional defense calculus.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says U.S. 'locked and loaded' to attack Iran as concerns grow over rising costs at home
From Washington, Trump signals readiness to strike Iran as fresh attacks reported; rising energy and defense costs stir concern at home.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: Canada Will Be Tariffed for Costs of Smoke Pollution Blanketing U.S.
From Washington, Trump signals possible tariffs to recoup U.S. economic losses from Canadian wildfire smoke, raising U.S.–Canada trade tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Zelensky dismisses another defense minister — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Ukraine’s Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov after six months, signaling a broader wartime reshuffle watched by allies and rivals.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump heading to NATO summit amid tensions over defense spending, Iran war
President Trump travels to Ankara for a NATO summit as allies press U.S. commitments, Washington pushes higher defense outlays, and Iran risks loom.
- 6 min
- Turkey
Military / WarThe Veil
China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit
Beijing confirms rare SLBM test as U.S. partners tighten defense coordination ahead of the NATO summit, highlighting Indo-Pacific deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister — RT World News
Defense chief Israel Katz says IDF will hold current positions as a security measure, signaling a harder policy amid regional tensions and scrutiny.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense
At 9 a.m. in Washington, Sen. Susan Collins tests a reconciliation path to advance defense funding as Democrats warn of a pre‑midterm shutdown.
- 7 min
- United States