English-language coverage of security news from the Netherlands.
The EU is responding to Germany's formal blame of Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with Kallas calling it 'state sponsored terrorism.' Ukraine is pushing for tougher measures, including an alumina embargo, while the bloc debates sanctions extensions and frozen Russian assets.
Finland has reinforced its stance that Ukraine is Europe's best security guarantee, approving a €290 million aid package, joining France's nuclear deterrent initiative, and identifying a Russian drone on its coast. President Stubb argues Ukraine's survival is Finland's own security, as Helsinki braces for winter and shifting US commitments.
Stubb says Ukraine is Europe's best security guarantee and is winning the war. A Russian drone on a Finnish beach and Kyiv's Patriot missile contracts underline the point.
EU foreign ministers convene in Ireland to discuss new sanctions after Germany formally blames Russia for a drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport. Ukraine pushes for a full embargo on alumina exports to Russia, while the bloc debates using frozen Russian assets.
Niger's military government has formally accused France of orchestrating the August 29 mutiny, which was suppressed with Russian Africa Corps support. The accusation deepens the rift with Paris and highlights the junta's reliance on Moscow as internal army divisions persist.
President Zelenskyy orders investigations into a shooting between SSU and DIU units in Kyiv, calls it 'shameful'. Personnel changes and internal probes are underway. The incident may be linked to the abduction of a Russian Volunteer Corps commander.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says a drone attack near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport has ‘all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’. Germany formally blames Russia. EU ministers discuss sanctions and Ukraine calls for full alumina embargo.
Niger's junta arrested dozens of soldiers after an attempted coup in Niamey on August 29-30, the third major unrest at the airport complex this year. The mutiny highlights growing internal fractures in a regime that has pivoted to Russia for security support.