Victoria Friedman
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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.
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Poland Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Poland joins several other countries around the world that are planning or considering legislation to limit children’s access to social media.
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Germany Expands Military Powers to Counter Rising Drone Threats
An amendment to the Air Security Act focuses on the defense of airports and critical infrastructure and allows the Bundeswehr to support police.
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US, Philippines, Japan, Conduct Joint Military Exercises in South China Sea
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights and maritime entitlements in the West Philippine Sea.
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Czech Republic Not on Path to Higher NATO Defense Spending Target, Says Prime Minister
Andrej Babis won last year’s election with the promise of improving the standard of living through increased wages, new social benefits, and lower taxes.
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Deployment of British Troops to Ukraine Would Prolong War, Russia Says
Last month, the UK and France said that they would send troops to Ukraine in the event that a peace deal is made.
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Iceland to Hold Referendum on Restarting EU Accession Talks, Prime Minister Says
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said her government ‘will listen to whatever the Icelandic population wants to do.’
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US–UK Trade Deal Still Stands, Says British Trade Secretary
Earlier this week, the European Union put on hold the ratification process of the U.S.–EU trade deal, after Trump announced the new temporary global tariff.
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US, South Korea to Conduct Freedom Shield Joint Military Drills in March
The drills are designed to test the allies’ joint operational capabilities as they respond to evolving security challenges and defense scenarios.
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Slovakia Stops Emergency Electricity Supplies to Ukraine Over Oil Delivery Dispute, Fico Says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the measures would be canceled once the flow of oil to his country resumes.
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Former South Korean President Appeals Life Sentence for Insurrection Over Martial Law Decree
The case will now head to Seoul High Court, where it will be handled by a special panel dealing with cases involving foreign subversion, treason, and rebellion.
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Poland Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Poland joins several other countries around the world that are planning or considering legislation to limit children’s access to social media.
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Germany Expands Military Powers to Counter Rising Drone Threats
An amendment to the Air Security Act focuses on the defense of airports and critical infrastructure and allows the Bundeswehr to support police.
|
US, Philippines, Japan, Conduct Joint Military Exercises in South China Sea
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights and maritime entitlements in the West Philippine Sea.
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Czech Republic Not on Path to Higher NATO Defense Spending Target, Says Prime Minister
Andrej Babis won last year’s election with the promise of improving the standard of living through increased wages, new social benefits, and lower taxes.
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Deployment of British Troops to Ukraine Would Prolong War, Russia Says
Last month, the UK and France said that they would send troops to Ukraine in the event that a peace deal is made.
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Iceland to Hold Referendum on Restarting EU Accession Talks, Prime Minister Says
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said her government ‘will listen to whatever the Icelandic population wants to do.’
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US–UK Trade Deal Still Stands, Says British Trade Secretary
Earlier this week, the European Union put on hold the ratification process of the U.S.–EU trade deal, after Trump announced the new temporary global tariff.
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US, South Korea to Conduct Freedom Shield Joint Military Drills in March
The drills are designed to test the allies’ joint operational capabilities as they respond to evolving security challenges and defense scenarios.
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Slovakia Stops Emergency Electricity Supplies to Ukraine Over Oil Delivery Dispute, Fico Says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the measures would be canceled once the flow of oil to his country resumes.
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Former South Korean President Appeals Life Sentence for Insurrection Over Martial Law Decree
The case will now head to Seoul High Court, where it will be handled by a special panel dealing with cases involving foreign subversion, treason, and rebellion.
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