(2025-09-04). Veterans Drive Europe's Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War Analysis. moderndiplomacy.eu Background The war in Ukraine and NATO's increased military spending have accelerated Europe's defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally lagged in defence startups, but now military veterans are stepping in with battlefield experience that bridges the gap between innovation and real-world needs. What Happened Veterans now lead about one-quarter …
(2025-09-04). NATO Chief's Hardest Words For Ukraine Yet, 'Says Europe Must Not Be Naive About Russia's…' | FULL. hindustantimes.com At an IISS keynote address, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte asserted that Russia has no authority to decide on Western troop deployments in Ukraine, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and the necessity for security guarantees to be determined by Kyiv alone. Rutte highlighted ongoing security threats from Russia and other global actors, called for greater defense production, and praised allied unity and increased military spending under US leadership.
(2025-09-04). Russia's Special Military Operation in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org 
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies have come out with the expanded and revised second edition of their book War in Ukraine (OR Books). Defying logic, the subtitle is Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict. A blurb from professor Noam Chomsky calls it: "An invaluable guide." I agree. Media analyst Norman Solomon calls the book a …
(2025-09-04). Germany Cautious on Postwar Ukraine Security Mission. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Germany has postponed a decision on participating in a proposed postwar international force for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for clarified conditions—including the scope of U.S. involvement and negotiation outcomes, before committing militarily. While open to discussions, Berlin signaled caution compared to French and British support for troop deployments, opting instead to prioritize immediate …
(2025-09-04). Trump Pledges to Seek Peace in Russia-Ukraine War, CBS Reports. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF U.S. President Donald Trump is actively pursuing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, despite a recent lack of progress and continued fighting. Following a summit in Alaska that failed to achieve a breakthrough, Trump has committed to continued diplomatic efforts, including a planned phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The challenge, …
(2025-09-04). Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it by force. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference, at the end of his visit to China for the Tianjin SCO Summit and the military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-04). Kim Jong Un Vows Military Backing for Russia in Strategic Pact with Putin. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF On the sidelines of WWII commemorations in Beijing, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged "full support" for Russia's military efforts as a "fraternal duty," while President Vladimir Putin praised their "special" alliance and thanked North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. This high-level summit, a propaganda victory for Pyongyang, solidifies an anti-West partnership …
(2025-09-04). Trump commits to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace, CBS News reports. newarab.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump said he remains committed to pursuing a "I've been watching it, I've been seeing it, and I've been talking about it with President Putin and President Zelensky," Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News on Wednesday. "Something is going to happen, but they…
(2025-09-04). France plans risky military deployment while govt is in tatters. responsiblestatecraft.org The choice of Paris as the venue for a summit of the European "coalition of the willing" to discuss a "reassurance force" for Ukraine this week has turned out to be deeply unfortunate; for five days after the summit, France may well not have a government. Then again, it's not clear that any other European capital would have made for a better choice.France has been plunged into a renewed political
(2025-09-04). Ukraine's Allies Seek US Backing for Security Guarantees at Paris Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Some 30 allied leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to finalize long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, aiming to present a unified European plan to secure U.S. backing—a critical element still lacking due to unclear commitments from the Trump administration. The coalition hopes to demonstrate robust European readiness to deter future Russian aggression …
(2025-09-04). Ukraine Allies Unify Air, Sea, and Land Support, Costa Confirms. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF European Council President António Costa announced that Ukraine's allies are intensifying efforts to bolster security guarantees across air, sea, and land domains while supporting the regeneration of Ukrainian forces. The commitment was reinforced during a Paris meeting of the "coalition of the willing," alongside ongoing work to pressure Russia with additional sanctions. WHAT …
(2025-09-04). Singer Assala Nasri to perform in Syria after 15 year exile. newarab.com 
The head of the Syrian Artists Syndicate, Mazen Al-Natour, said the concert would take place in Damascus next December, possibly coinciding with the first anniversary of the downfall of the Assad regime.