Why NATO has become a flash point with Russia in Ukraine
A NATO sign marks the seventieth anniversary of the Atlantic alliance in Kyiv, Ukraine. Pierre Crom/Getty Images
After 14 years, France takes over presidency of European Union
Ngozi James For the first time in 14 years, France has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the…
How big is Russia’s military build-up around Ukraine
•It is the biggest concentration of firepower in Europe since the cold war By The Economist The crisis on the Russia-Ukraine…
With low-tech, trench warfare, Ukraine’s Army isn’t NATO caliber
•The United States and its allies have trained and helped equip the Ukrainian army. But it has little resemblance to…
EU to blacklist five members of Mali’s junta
By Robin Emmott and John Irish The European Union has agreed to impose travel bans and asset freezes on five members of Mali’s…
France, EU to review military presence in Mali
•This follows after French ambassador is told to leave By rfi France says it will review its military presence in…
Is Defending Ukraine vital to US security?
•As Putin prepares to invade, Washington and its allies still appear undecided on whether Kyiv is worth fighting for. By Emma…
Is there a way out of the Russia-NATO talks impasse?
Russia, NATO and Ukraine