International

NATO chief warns India, China, Brazil on sanctions

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a sharp warning to India, China, and Brazil, stating that they could face up to 100% secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relationship with Russia. The message was delivered during his visit to Washington, where he met US senators and discussed coordinated pressure tactics to isolate Russia economically […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From NATO to BRICS: Why Everyone Hates the U.S. President Right Now (and They’re Not Wrong)

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

If Donald Trump were to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize, it would surely be for services rendered to global instability, ego-centric diplomacy, and catastrophic blundering at an international level. His second term in office has not just solidified America’s isolation but managed to make the unthinkable possible: he has united the world, not through […]

International

NATO Pledges 5% Defence Spending Amid Rising Global Threats

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a landmark declaration at The Hague summit, NATO’s 32 member nations have collectively agreed to raise their annual defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signalling the most ambitious military commitment in the alliance’s post–Cold War history. The decision reflects mounting security concerns, especially in the wake of sustained tensions with Russia and […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

The West’s Real Endgame in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Cold Peace, Not a Just One

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the world expected either a swift collapse or a long grind toward Ukrainian liberation backed by Western power. What has unfolded instead is a different kind of war: one where fighting continues without finality, diplomacy proceeds without trust, and where the Western powers increasingly […]

International

Russia Outlines Conditions for U.S. Talks on Ukraine Conflict Resolution

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Russia has presented the United States with a set of demands aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and improving bilateral relations. These demands include preventing Ukraine’s membership in NATO, prohibiting the deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian soil, and recognizing Crimea and four other provinces as part of Russia. Over the past three […]

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.

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Macron Proposes Extending France’s Nuclear Deterrence to Protect European Allies

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron suggests extending France's nuclear deterrence to safeguard European allies against Russian aggression, emphasizing Europe's need for strategic autonomy and increased defense capabilities.