Russia's Ambassador to Norway stated that Russia does not threaten anyone and seeks to avoid a global catastrophe by creating a secure, indivisible security structure in Europe, countering Western claims of a 'fictitious' Russian threat.
The Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, a €100+ billion next-gen fighter jet program, has collapsed due to unresolved disputes between Dassault and Airbus, despite the strategic importance amid rising security concerns.
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"Do not delude yourself that the German establishment will consider itself definitively bound by a scrap of paper, even if some treaty on new principles of European security is concluded," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said
Drones are increasingly considered fundamental to European security — especially as the U.S. moves to reduce its military presence abroad.
This news compilation covers multiple major developments including US-Iran military tensions with aircraft downed and Strait of Hormuz navigation disrupted, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict with significant troop losses reported, European security developments including Hungary's NATO stance and US troop movements, and various diplomatic exchanges. The US announced plans to evacuate ships from Hormuz while Iran views US interference as ceasefire violation. Russia reported Ukrainian casualties and discussed peace negotiations while warning about Western intentions.
Fresh reports reveal internal Pentagon discussions exploring punitive measures against Nato allies, including Spain, for perceived lack of support during the Iran conflict. These discussions, alongside President Trump's continued questioning of US commitment, expose deep divisions within the alliance, raising questions about its future and European security.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a European security architecture cannot exist without Russia's participation and consideration of its interests, expressing hope for more pragmatic future leadership in Europe.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov accused some European leaders of embarking on a course of militarization and war preparations, stating that the European security treaty system has been effectively destroyed. Addressing the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly Council, he expressed alarm over escalating confrontation and instability hotspots near CSTO borders, describing the situation in Eastern Europe as extremely difficult.
