Quick Glance: Netanyahu backs Trump’s plan for Palestinian relocation
- Benjamin Netanyahu indicated he is moving forward with Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports Israel's war objectives in Gaza, emphasizing the need to eradicate Hamas.
- Netanyahu plans discussions on the second phase of the ceasefire, with Israel's security cabinet set to meet on Monday.
- Egypt and other Arab nations oppose mass displacement and seek to restore Palestinian self-governance instead.
Zelensky Warns Russia Will ‘Wage War’ on NATO: Zelensky warned that Putin is preparing to wage war on NATO if the alliance weakens and urged the creation of a ...
kyivpost.com/post/47235

Russian troops intensify attacks on Ukrainian forces in east, military says: Russian troops have sharply stepped up their attacks in eastern Ukraine ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russians-troops-sharply-stepped-up-attacks-ukrainian-forces-saturday-military-2025-02-16/

Sir Keir Starmer: I’m ready and willing to put British troops in Ukraine: PM’s announcement puts pressure on European leaders to do the same at summit in Paris
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/16/keir-starmer-ready-to-put-british-troops-in-ukraine/

Quick Glance: Starmer Considers UK Troops Deployment in Ukraine
- Sir Keir Starmer stated that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a peace agreement to ensure security.
- He emphasized that achieving lasting peace in Ukraine is crucial to deter future aggression from Putin.
- This announcement comes ahead of an emergency summit with European leaders to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Lord Dannatt warned that the UK military lacks sufficient resources for a peacekeeping mission, estimating a requirement of up to 100,000 troops.
Bukavu: Looting reported as rebels advance on DR Congo city: Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.
bbc.com/news/articles/c1m5dppk5xmo

Quick Glance: Rebels Capture Key City in Eastern Congo
- Rebel forces from the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) have taken control of Bukavu, the second largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and seized the Kavumu airport.
- An AFC spokesperson stated that government troops retreated in disarray, and the rebels now occupy strategic locations in the city, including the governor's office.
- This rapid advance follows the earlier capture of Goma, where over 3,000 fatalities occurred during clashes.
- The DRC government and Western nations accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, while the Rwandan president claims to be unaware of any troop presence in Congo.
Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy said Europe will not be a part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, after Washington sent a questionnaire to European capitals to ask ... Show more
Europe will not be part of Ukraine peace talks, US envoy says | Reuters
Europe will not be part of Ukraine peace talks, US envoy says | Reuters

President William Ruto’s diplomatic missteps have left Kenya bruised and isolated on the continental stage, culminating in what many see as Raila Odinga’s ... Show more
The Goofing President: William Ruto's AUC blunders - The Standard
The Goofing President: William Ruto's AUC blunders - The Standard
Quick Glance: Political Upheaval Following Raila's AUC Defeat
- Raila Odinga and President William Ruto must redefine their relationship after Raila's shocking defeat in the AUC election in Addis Ababa.
- The loss is a setback for Ruto, who had hoped for Raila's support ahead of the 2027 elections, potentially leading to political realignments.
- Raila is expected to return to local politics to rally support for the upcoming elections, while other opposition leaders must adjust their strategies.
- The election outcome will have significant repercussions in the government and Parliament, particularly with an upcoming reshuffle of positions.
Europe scrambles for Ukraine influence after bracing Vance speech: The Trump administration may have given America's European allies mixed messages ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/vance-europe-ukraine-zelenskyy-russia-trump-putin-peace-talks-rcna192378

Russian lawmaker: Munich fireworks show EU is out of touch and facing crisis: A speaker of the Russian parliament said on Sunday that the events at the Munich ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-lawmaker-munich-fireworks-show-eu-is-out-touch-facing-crisis-2025-02-16/

Trump threw Ukraine under the Russian bus. NATO could be next.: The Trump administration is effectively ending the post-World War II international order and ...
msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-hegseth-ukraine-russia-nato-rcna192135

France confirms emergency European summit Monday in Paris: The “main European countries” will discuss the continent’s security, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël ...
politico.eu/article/france-macron-emergency-european-summit-trump-defense-crisis-war-trump-putin-paris/

Hezbollah condemns attack on UN peacekeeping mission convoy in Beirut
reuters.com/world/middle-east/hezbollah-condemns-attack-unifil-convoy-beirut-2025-02-16/

European countries to meet in Paris on Monday to discuss security: PARIS: France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/european-countries-meet-paris-monday-discuss-security-4941946

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday that a speech by U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security conference felt as if ... Show more
EU's Kallas: listening to Vance speech felt like United States was trying to pick fight with us | Reuters
EU's Kallas: listening to Vance speech felt like United States was trying to pick fight with us | Reuters
Quick Glance: EU's Kallas Critiques US Vice President's Speech
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference.
- She felt the speech was provocative and indicated that the US was trying to instigate a conflict with Europe.
- Kallas emphasized the importance of focusing on larger threats, such as Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.
- These remarks were made during an informal EU leaders' summit in Brussels.
Volodymyr Zelensky calls for creation of 'army of Europe' to face Russian threats
bbc.com/news/articles/cvgl27x74wpo

Stunned Europeans make plans after US announcements on Ukraine: European leaders on the final day of the Munich Security Conference on Sunday sought to firm up ...
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Trump administration wants to un-fire some nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-administration-wants-un-fire-nuclear-safety-workers-cant-figure-rcna192345

Quick Glance: Fewer than 50 Staff Purged from Nuclear Agency
- The U.S. Energy Department reported that fewer than 50 workers were purged from the National Nuclear Security Administration after previously announcing 325 layoffs that were later rescinded.
- This confusion distracted employees from critical national security tasks, as they were uncertain about their employment status.
- Democratic lawmakers condemned the layoffs as 'shocking' and raised concerns about the potential impact on national and global security.
- The NNSA will continue to fulfill its responsibilities for national security protection and non-proliferation efforts.
Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says
cnbc.com/2025/02/15/russias-putin-could-be-natos-man-of-the-year-senator-graham.html

Quick Glance: Putin as an Unexpected Strengthener of NATO
- Senator Lindsey Graham stated at the Munich Security Conference that Putin has contributed more to strengthening NATO than the member states themselves.
- He proposed that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine should include automatic NATO membership for Ukraine in the event of another Russian invasion.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged European members to actively engage in debates about the Ukraine conflict instead of complaining.
- Graham backed a potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, which is viewed as significant for Ukraine and detrimental for Putin.
Zelensky: ‘We believe that Putin will wage war against NATO’: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country has intelligence that Russian President ...
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Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes: Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/16/zelenskyy-russia-nato-ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer to join crisis summit after Europe’s exclusion from US-Putin peace talks
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-nuclear-weapons-vance-munich-b2698822.html

"We, the Arab countries, want to see a Riviera, a Palestinian Gazan Riviera, within an independent and internationally recognised state of Palestine ... Show more

Europeans are right to be angry with Donald Trump, but they should also be furious with themselves
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/16/europeans-are-right-to-be-angry-with-donald-trump-but-they-should-also-be-furious-with-themselves

More than 25 people arrested in Lebanon after attack on UN convoy: More than 25 people have been arrested in Lebanon after a convoy carrying United Nations ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20250215-lebanon-president-vows-punishment-for-attackers-of-un-peacekeeper

Polish leader says united European army ‘will not happen’: The foreign minister of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, said that a united European army “will not happen ...
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Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' at Munich conference: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not take NATO membership for Ukraine off ...
euronews.com/2025/02/15/amid-uncertainy-over-us-policy-on-ukraine-zelenskyy-says-its-time-for-an-armed-forces-of-e

#BRICS just sent a strong message to the world after #DonaldTrump dismissed the bloc as "dead." Will Trump’s pressure tactics backfire? Watch video for more ... Show more

As US recedes, NATO scrambles to find a new leader: The Brits, French, and Germans all have their own ideas about how to defend the continent with America’s ...
politico.eu/article/us-recedes-nato-scrambles-find-new-leader-munich-security-conference/

Zelensky warns the days of America’s guaranteed support for Europe are over: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned the days of guaranteed US support ...
cnn.com/2025/02/15/europe/zelensky-trump-putin-ukraine-russia-peace-talks-intl/

Europe Should ‘Maximize Pressure’ on U.S. Over Peace Talks With Russia – Stubb: MUNICH – Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Saturday called on Europe to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/16/europe-should-maximize-pressure-on-us-over-peace-talks-with-russia-stubb-a88036

'Will never accept deals reached behind our backs', says Zelensky, calls for creation of 'European army'
wionews.com/world/will-never-accept-deals-reached-behind-our-backs-says-zelensky-calls-for-creation-of-european-army-8723859

US questionnaire to all Europeans: Germany should report military capacities for Ukraine
n-tv.de/politik/Deutschland-soll-Militaerkapazitaeten-fuer-Ukraine-melden-article25566022.html

Mother, daughter die after being injured in Munich car ramming: A two-year-old girl and her mother have died from injuries suffered in car-ramming attack earlier ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/15/mother-daughter-die-after-being-injured-in-munich-car-ramming

Quick Glance: Fatal Car Attack in Munich Shocks Community
- A 37-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter died after a man drove into a crowd in Munich.
- The 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker who carried out the attack was arrested and reportedly acted with religious motivation.
- This tragedy has raised security concerns in Germany ahead of upcoming elections and intensified discussions on migration.
- The incident occurred just before the Munich Security Conference, amid rising support for the far-right AfD due to similar past events.
Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder: Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting what he wants. Since his hour-long call with U ...
wionews.com/videos/putin-wins-on-nato-as-europe-shivers-from-trumps-cold-shoulder-8722262

The USA is putting Europe's security strategy to the test - | what is at stake for Germany?
n-tv.de/politik/Die-USA-stellen-Europas-Sicherheitsstrategie-auf-die-Probe-was-steht-fuer-Deutschland-auf-dem-Spiel-article25566279.html

“We have to fear our common value base is not that common anymore.”
The chairman of the Munich Security Conference shed a tear as he closed the event this ... Show more

Vance uses half-truths to lecture a European audience well aware of the threat of authoritarian rule
cnn.com/2025/02/14/world/vances-speech-upsets-european-leaders-intl-latam/

EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump's tariffs: The European Union’s executive branch has vowed to “take firm and immediate action” ...
independent.co.uk/news/european-union-donald-trump-eu-commission-brussels-b2698291.html

Quick Glance: Trump to Announce Tariff Plan Before Modi's Visit
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump will announce a reciprocal tariff plan before Prime Minister Modi's visit.
- Trump advocates for tariffs that match those imposed by other countries on US goods.
- The upcoming talks between Modi and Trump will focus on trade and immigration issues.
- Trump's trade strategies are prompting global responses, with key trading partners preparing countermeasures.
Donald Trump’s assault on Europe: His invitation to Vladimir Putin to make a deal over Ukraine has thrown the transatlantic alliance into turmoil
economist.com/international/2025/02/16/donald-trumps-assault-on-europe


Munich Security Conference 2025: Five lessons remain: The transatlantic alliance was severely shaken at the Munich Security Conference. Five lessons remain.
stern.de/politik/muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-2025--fuenf-lehren-bleiben-haengen-35471638.html

Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'European army' as he warns Russia 'is not preparing for dialogue'
cnbc.com/2025/02/15/zelensky-calls-for-a-european-army-warns-russia-not-preparing-for-dialogue.html

US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv: US President Donald Trump implied earlier this week that the deal was a must for Ukraine to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/15/deal-on-ukraine-minerals-a-game-changer-for-us-support-for-kyiv-says-us-senator

US Defence Secretary praises Poland as 'model NATO ally': US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has lauded Poland as a "model NATO ally” in his first visit to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/15/us-defence-secretary-praises-poland-as-model-nato-ally-during-visit

Squeezed Between Putin and Trump, Europe Sees a Moment of Truth: Excluded from talks between the U.S. and Russia, European leaders consider dramatic and ...
wsj.com/world/europe/squeezed-between-putin-and-trump-europe-sees-a-moment-of-truth-b265a5e5


Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold: French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/16/russian-drones-hit-ukraine-power-plant-leaving-residents-in-the-cold

Laughter and smiles in the hall: Merz introduced as Chancellor at the security conference
n-tv.de/politik/Merz-bei-Sicherheitskonferenz-als-Kanzler-vorgestellt-article25565724.html

Munich Security Conference: Olaf Scholz reacts to JD Vance: Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has clear words in response to US Vice President JD Vance ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_100602274/muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-olaf-scholz-reagiert-auf-j-d-vance.html

Contributions to security guarantees: Germany should report military capabilities for Ukraine to the USA
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland-soll-usa-militaerkapazitaeten-fuer-ukraine-melden-a-74fbbf79-9078-4aac-afdf-932f855ed143

Selenskyj warns: Putin could attack NATO states in 2026: Selenskyj warns of a Russian attack on NATO states in 2026 and stresses the importance of security ...
weltwoche.de/daily/selenskyj-warnt-putin-koennte-2026-nato-staaten-angreifen/

Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:55 Selenskyj rejects signing of agreement on minerals for the USA +++
n-tv.de/politik/17-55-Selenskyj-lehnt-Unterzeichnung-von-Abkommen-ueber-Mineralien-fuer-USA-ab--article23143824.html

U.S. Officials Heading to Saudi Arabia For Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks: Amid a flurry of dramatic diplomatic discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump is sending a ...
rferl.org/a/trump-putin-zelenskyy-witkoff-walz-rubio-kellogg-saudi/33316136.html

Putin likely to strike NATO nations next, Ukraine leader warns - POLITICO: The Ukrainian president says he won’t accept a peace agreement if his country is iced ...
politico.com/news/2025/02/16/putin-nato-ukraine-leader-00204561

Zelenskyy: ‘We will never’ cede Ukraine’s land to Russia in peace deal: In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/zelenskyy-we-will-never-cede-ukraine-s-land-to-russia-in-peace-deal-232115781819

President Zelenskyy calls for ‘armed forces of Europe’ as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/15/ukraine-armed-forced-of-europe/

UK’s Starmer says Europe ‘must take on a greater role in NATO’: LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Saturday that Europe “must take on a greater role in ...
arabnews.com/node/2590386/world

Appeal at MSC: Selenskyj calls for a European army: What does the new US distance from Europe mean? At the security conference in Munich ...
spiegel.de/ausland/wolodymyr-selenskyj-praesident-der-ukraine-spricht-bei-der-muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-a-2f8acc28-f642-46cf-b258-459e4d59fd23

Zelensky floats unified European Army: ‘The time has come’: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday proposed that the ongoing war between Russia and ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5147461-volodymyr-zelensky-russia-ukraine-war-unified-european-army/

EU plans Donald Trump-style import ban on food: Brussels wants to block farm products containing prohibited pesticides
ft.com/content/e488dc82-e8f6-4a89-8825-0797580211ad

Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/europeans-to-respond-to-us-at-security-conference-as-trump-administration-u/

Thousands demonstrate the Munich Security Conference pleading officials to prioritise peace over war
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/16/thousands-demonstrate-the-munich-security-conference-pleading-officials-to-prioritise-peac

Rutte: NATO spending target will be ‘considerably more than 3 percent’: “The U.S. is rightly asking for a rebalancing of that,” said Rutte. “It’s totally logical ...
politico.eu/article/mark-rutte-nato-defense-spending-target-considerably-more-3-percent-munich-security-conference/

Angola President João Lourenco is the new AU chairperson for one year, succeeding Mauritania’s Ghazouani; Burundi, Ghana, and Tanzania take first, second ... Show more
Angola President Lourenco takes over AU chairmanship: Angola President Joao Lourenco takes over AU chairmanship for one term, suceeding Mauritania’s Cheikh El ...
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001511850/angola-president-lourenco-is-new-au-chairperson

The unlikely Trump-Starmer partnership must flourish. Britain – and the rest of Europe – is depending on it
independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/keir-starmer-donald-trump-ukraine-tariffs-b2698428.html

Donald Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine has emboldened Vladimir Putin and pulled the rug from under Nato allies
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/15/donald-trumps-betrayal-of-ukraine-has-emboldened-vladimir-putin-and-pulled-the-rug-from-under-nato-allies

Oak Park and River Forest lauds Olympians, WWII hero, NATO leader with alumni awards
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Ukraine war: "Putin is actually targeting the entire liberal western world": After the Trump-Putin phone call, Europe is paralyzed. But now is the time when the ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article255443764/Ukraine-Krieg-Putin-zielt-eigentlich-auf-die-ganze-liberale-westliche-Welt.html

Quick Glance: Putin's Strategy Threatens the Western World
- Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen emphasizes the need for European leadership in light of Putin's aggression.
- She calls on Germany to take a stronger role in NATO and the EU to defend Western values.
- Valtonen highlights that Ukraine remains resilient despite challenges and that Russia has not achieved strategic goals.
- The EU requires reforms to become more decisive and competitive while taking responsibility for its own defense seriously.
Security conference: Selenskyj calls for a European army: Ukrainian President Selenskyj has made an urgent appeal to Europe. US Vice President Vance's speech ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/selenskyj-muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-ukraine-100.html

"If it's not Brussels, then it's Moscow": Selensky calls for European armed forces
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/wenn-es-nicht-brussel-ist-dann-ist-es-moskau-selenskyj-fordert-europaische-streitkrafte-13209895.html

It was the most important speech of the Trump administration so far. And Trump didn’t deliver it. (Nor did Musk.)
bostonglobe.com/2025/02/15/nation/it-was-most-important-speech-trump-administration-so-far-trump-didnt-deliver-it-nor-did-musk/

President William Ruto and AUC chairmanship candidate Raila Odinga during the opening Session of the 38th Ordinary session of the African Union Assembly in ... Show more
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