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11 May

Putin Proposes Direct Ukraine Talks but Quiet on 30-Day Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations in the coming days to end the conflict in Ukraine but did not address a 30-day ceasefire proposal drawn up hours earlier by European allies of Kyiv, reportedly with US backing.

10 May

Volodymyr Selenskyj (l-r), President of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of Great Britain, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) commemorate the victims of the war on the Maidan in Kiev.

Staff Writer With AFP

European Leaders in Kyiv for Show of Solidarity Against Russia

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany, and Poland visited Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agreed to a ceasefire in the three-year war.

10 May

Staff Writer With AFP

France to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Howitzer Upkeep

France will tap income from frozen Russian assets to help maintain some 60 French-made Caesar howitzers delivered to Ukraine, France's foreign minister said on Friday.

9 May

Juster Domingo

UK Taps Rolls-Royce for Typhoon Aircraft Engine Maintenance

Rolls-Royce has signed a five-year contract with the UK to maintain and service the Royal Air Force's Typhoon aircraft.

9 May

Saildrone Voyager uncrewed surface vehicle.

Giulia Bernacchi

Saildrone to Test Voyager Uncrewed Surface Vehicles in Danish Waters

The American firm Saildrone has announced plans to test four Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) in Denmark.

9 May

Giulia Bernacchi

EuroTrophy’s Protection System to Boost Patria’s AMV XP Capabilities

EuroTrophy has announced a collaboration with Patria to integrate the Trophy Active Protection System into the Patria AMV XP 8×8.

9 May

Giulia Bernacchi

EU Allocates $1B Under European Defence Fund to Boost Industry

The EU allocated $1.02 billion under the 2024 European Defence Fund to bolster Europe’s defense industry and selected successful proposals.

9 May

Elta Systems' Blue Whale autonomous submarine. The submarine is seen propped up on display at what appears to be an outdoor expo close to a body of water, slightly visible in the background. The submarine's slender body is painted a deep blue. At least nine individuals are seen scattered across the expo's grounds.

Rojoef Manuel

Israel, Greece to Offer Large Submarine Drone for Hellenic Navy

Israel and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer a large-class unmanned underwater system for the Hellenic Navy.

9 May

In Warsaw, Poland, on December 12, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. They discuss aid provided to Ukraine and international politics. They also discuss the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on January 1, 2025, and its plans.

Staff Writer With AFP

France, Poland to Seal Alliance With Strategic Treaty

France and Poland on Friday will sign a new strategic cooperation treaty, with Polish leader Donald Tusk insisting that a mutual security pledge will be at the heart of the agreement.

9 May