Commenting on President Joe Biden‘s decision to let Ukraine use US-provided long-range missiles to strike inside Russian territory, retired United States Army officer Ben Hodges said “it should have been done two years ago”. “You can see how much the Russians dread Ukraine having this capability now that can destroy [their] headquarters, logistics, artillery,” he added. For the former officer, “the Russians know they cannot win this war unless the West quits”.
‘The Russians know they cannot win this war unless the West quits’, former US Army officer says
NATO stresses defensive role amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz access
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
NATO maintains it is a defensive alliance amid rising global oil prices, influenced by the Strait’s closure. Today, discussions among European
EU places sanctions on individuals linked to cyber-attacks targeting member states.
EU OVERNIGHT UPDATE
EU ministers discuss urgent energy policies and sanctions amid escalating tensions in Ukraine and Iran this morning.
Focus on security, cooperation,