Kyiv hit by massive missile strike as Zelenskyy calls for U.S. pressure on Russia
The Ukrainian capital came under a “massive” Russian missile attack early Thursday (12 February), with explosions heard across the capital accordi...
The UK and EU are set to announce a groundbreaking defence and security agreement aimed at countering shared threats, particularly from Russia.
A forthcoming agreement between the UK and EU will enhance collaboration on military and security matters, allowing British troops to engage with EU forces under specific joint initiatives. The arrangement focuses on improving military mobility, participating in crisis management exercises, and conducting strategic consultations on areas of common interest.
The partnership reflects a commitment to strengthening ties and addressing mutual concerns, such as regional stability and coordinated responses to global challenges. It also includes mechanisms for the UK to engage in EU defence discussions while retaining the flexibility of independent operations.
In addition to military cooperation, the pact opens pathways for broader collaborations, including trade and youth mobility, signaling efforts to deepen UK-EU relations across multiple sectors.
While the pact strengthens ties, UK defence firms will need to negotiate access to the EU’s €150 billion rearmament fund separately. Beyond military cooperation, the agreement signals broader efforts to rebuild UK-EU relations post-Brexit, including discussions on youth mobility and trade.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership in Baku on Tuesday (10 February) encompassing economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in a region where Russia was once the main power broker.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace, marking the start of high-level talks between the two NATO allies.
Europe heads into the Munich Security Conference, 13 February, amid deepening unease over U.S. policy, as President Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on defence, trade and territory fuels doubts about Washington’s long-term commitment to transatlantic security.
The European Union is preparing a further expansion of its sanctions against Russia, with Central Asia emerging for the first time as a distinct point of focus.
A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Tuesday that negotiations with the United States must remain focused on the nuclear issue and be grounded in realism, as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume talks mediated by Oman.
A Republican lawmaker accused on Wednesday (11 February) Attorney General Pam Bondi of concealing the names of Jeffrey Epstein’s powerful associates. The claim was made during a heated House hearing on the Justice Department’s handling of the files.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Ukrainian capital came under a “massive” Russian missile attack early Thursday (12 February), with explosions heard across the capital according to authorities. The assault unfolded as uncertainty lingers over upcoming U.S.-brokered peace talks.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly backed a measure on Wednesday (11 February) disapproving President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, a rare rebuke of the president and leaders of his party in the Republican-majority House.
Russia has attempted to "fully block" Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp in the country, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday, as Moscow promotes home-grown platforms and seeks greater control over its internet space.
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