EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan to Bolster Security

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

International

The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive €800 billion defense plan to significantly upgrade its military preparedness by 2030. The initiative is a direct response to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. With Russia deemed “a

Europe

EU Leaders Commit to €800 Billion Defense Plan Amid Shifting U.S. Policy on Ukraine

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

In an emergency summit, EU leaders have proposed an €800 billion defense initiative to bolster military capabilities and support Ukraine, following the U.S. suspension of military aid.

International

Russia Criticizes Macron’s Proposal to Extend France’s Nuclear Deterrence to Europe

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

Russian officials have condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion to use France's nuclear arsenal to protect European allies, labeling the move as provocative and a potential escalation of tensions.

Op-Eds Opinion

Ukraine: A Proxy Battleground for the West’s Outdated Cold War Anxieties

By Editor - News Desk March 2, 2025

Europe’s irrational fear of Russia is fueling the Ukraine conflict, prolonging bloodshed. A pragmatic approach, like India’s diplomacy, is the real solution.