Sanctioned tanker MYRA issued a distress signal off Ireland but remained underway after leaving Russia’s Ust-Luga port in extreme weather.
EU leaders delayed a deal on the bloc’s next seven-year budget as governments clashed over spending cuts, strategic funding and new common levies.
Trump says the U.S. will expand its Greenland military presence under an expected deal with Denmark and Greenland, reviving Arctic security and rare-earth themes.
Ukraine’s parliament will consider seven difficult bills tied to billions in Western aid as Kyiv seeks to close a defense-driven budget gap.
Ukraine’s former military chief says NATO membership is unlikely due to doctrinal gaps but highlights the need for NATO technology and new European defense alliances like the JEF.
Russia deploys the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko from the Northern Fleet to the Baltic Sea near Germany, replacing Severomorsk to protect maritime logistics.
Ukraine lost its fourth F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission, with the pilot safely ejecting; the incident highlights ongoing attrition in Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
Twenty-two countries accuse Iran of orchestrating deadly attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities on their territories, demanding an immediate halt.
The US warns European allies of major delays in arms deliveries due to urgent replenishment needs from the Iran conflict, affecting key missile systems like NASAMS and HIMARS.
NATO jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea during a planned flight on April 20, escalating airspace monitoring amid regional tensions.