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European leaders, including France’s Macron and the UK’s Keir Starmer, convened in Berlin for an E5 summit aimed at strengthening defence collaboration amid shifting US commitments. The summit addressed support for Ukraine and strategic military projects, coinciding with a key NATO summit in Ankara in July.

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Germany and Poland have signed a defence agreement aimed at enhancing military cooperation amid escalating tensions with Russia. The pact highlights a pragmatic shift in relations, focusing on joint defence measures and security strategies, as both nations seek to fortify Europe’s eastern borders against emerging threats.

The German government has approved measures allowing the military to shoot down suspicious drones near military installations and other critical infrastructure. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasised the increasing drone threats since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, stating that the technology poses significant challenges for police forces.

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