Defense

Russia tells UN West must stop arming Ukraine during any ceasefire

Kremlin expects Russia and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire conditions in Istanbul

Indian Navy will lead New Delhi's response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says

Serbia says it will investigate Russian accusations that it ships arms to Ukraine

NZ defence minister pledges more deployments, co-operation

US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence

Saudi warned Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike

Exclusive-Trump aims to exceed first term's weapons sales to Taiwan, officials say

North Korea's Kim Jong Un leads meeting on strengthening military, inspects artillery drill

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'another deception' by holding back peace memorandum

Erdogan says Russia's proposal for Istanbul talks heightens hope for peace

No sign of preparations to restart Zaporizhzhia, IAEA official says

North Korea enabled Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, monitoring group says

Exclusive-Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, Iranian sources say

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's defence minister had call with Russian negotiator

Ukrainian drones hit Russian weapons production sites, Kyiv says

Exclusive-NATO to ask Berlin for seven more brigades under new targets, sources say

Any US-Iran deal should include 'robust' IAEA inspections, Grossi says

EU proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Zelenskiy says Ukraine reaches defence sector accords with Germany

Ukraine protests to IAEA over Russia building power lines to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Exclusive-China's most advanced bombers seen on disputed South China Sea island

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Kyiv after talks in Moscow on peace efforts

Italy urges Israel to stop offensive in Gaza, respect humanitarian law

Israel says it has hit Houthi targets including last plane at Sanaa airport

Exclusive-China flexes military muscle with East Asian naval activity, sources say

US weighing future of military command in Africa, top general says

Congo faces rising military costs, tax shortfall in revised 'combat budget'

German army must use new funds responsibly, auditors say

Russia chides Germany's Merz over remarks on long-range attacks

EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund

Russia says U.S. Golden Dome project undermines strategic stability

EU Commissioner for Democracy: serious concerns about rule of law situation in Hungary

Russia still working on draft peace memorandum, says foreign ministry

Putin and Turkish foreign minister discuss Ukraine peace efforts, source says

India approves stealth fighter programme amid tensions with Pakistan

India and Pakistan's drone battles mark new arms race in Asia

North Korea says US space shield is 'nuclear war scenario'

NATO’s Rutte says he assumes alliance will agree on 5% spending target