Military

Moscow says the attack has been repelled, Kyiv doesn’t comment on the developments, while Russian military bloggers say another surprise attack is on its way.

The EU needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decades to shore up its defence and kickstart its defence industries but member states remain divided over what and where to buy crucial equipment and how to finance it all.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had ordered airstrikes on ISIS targets in Somalia on Saturday.

Israel says its increased military raids are aimed at combating rising Palestinian militant attacks against Israelis, including shootings.

The French president said that while he does not want to reinstate mandatory military service, he wants to see more young people volunteering.

Switzerland will become a member of the EU’s initiative to facilitate the mobilization of military forces and equipment, already including third countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Norway and Canada.