https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:39:12 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Some 10,000 troops from 13 countries are participating in NATO military exercises on Germany's Baltic coast. NATO officials said the exercises show the alliance's ability to respond to hybrid warfare and conventional threats, along with the cutting-edge drone technology seen in the war in Ukraine. https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-exercises-germany-drones-hybrid-war/33682768.html https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-exercises-germany-drones-hybrid-war/33682768.html Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:33:34 +0100 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories Volunteers from across Europe are quietly assembling drones for Ukraine in Brussels. The Wings for Europe initiative brings together people of different nationalities who spend their evenings and weekends building drones to support Ukraine's defense. https://www.rferl.org/a/european-volunteers-build-drones-for-ukraine/33642063.html https://www.rferl.org/a/european-volunteers-build-drones-for-ukraine/33642063.html Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:05:45 +0100 Russia Invades UkraineUkraineVideo ArchiveThe Rundown Stories The European Union has prepared a comprehensive five-year defense strategy, including the creation of a 'drone wall' designed to counter threats from Russia and Belarus. https://www.rferl.org/a/eu-commission-drone-wall-russia/33561525.html https://www.rferl.org/a/eu-commission-drone-wall-russia/33561525.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:28:52 +0200 NewsRussiaUkraineThe Rundown Stories At their June 24-25 summit in The Hague, NATO leaders agreed to a sharp increase in defense spending. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised US President Donald Trump for pushing the allies toward making greater commitments. Meanwhile, Trump touted the success of recent US air strikes on Iran. https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-summit-trump-rutte-zelenskyy/33454861.html https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-summit-trump-rutte-zelenskyy/33454861.html Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:01:42 +0200 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideos