North Korean missile unit begins deploying to western Russia, could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes on Ukraine

Trump declined Zelenskyy's request for additional Patriot air defense missiles, the FT reports, a setback for Kyiv's efforts to counter Russian strikes.

Trump declined Ukrainian Zelenskyy's request for additional Patriot air defense missiles, according to the Financial Times.

US deploys additional intelligence personnel to Cuba in recent months, Politico reports citing anonymous sources who described the buildup as potentially paving the way for military intervention.

The United States has deployed additional intelligence personnel and resources to Cuba in recent months, according to a Politico report citing anonymous sources, who described the buildup as a key tactical move that could pave the way for a potential U.S. military intervention. The report also noted a recent increase in CIA presence in Cuba, while noting that U.S. intelligence activities in Cuba have continued for decades.

German peace activists escalate campaign against reported Volkswagen-Rafael defense partnership at VW's Osnabrück plant, urging workers to resist shift to defense production

German peace activists are escalating efforts to block a reported partnership between Volkswagen and Israel's Rafael defense firm at VW's Osnabrück plant, urging workers to resist a shift from civilian to defense production.

Poland, U.S. hold talks on establishing permanent American military bases, DeputyZalewski says. U.S. has formed team for negotiations amid European military review.

Poland and the United States are holding talks on establishing permanent U.S. military bases in Poland, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski told state broadcaster TVP on Wednesday. The U.S. has formed a team for the talks, which come after the U.S. last week launched a formal review of its military presence in Europe aimed at pushing the continent to assume primary responsibility for its conventional defense.