Now playing Next Libya Euroviews. A weak, Kremlin-influenced Libya is a threat to NATO and EU security Russia's pursuit of a naval presence in Libya's eastern region, likely to culminate into a base for its nuclear submarines, provides Moscow with more than just a strategic outpost looking towards the entire EU, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes. 29/04/2024
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Now playing Next France Journalists given rare access to French nuclear-powered sub Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in favour of newer models. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Lithuania First German troops arrive in Lithuania A permanent presence of around 4,800 soldiers is planned due to the changing security situation in Europe. 08/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News State of the Union: NATO's birthday and corruption in Europe In this edition of State of the Union, we look at NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary against the backdrop of growing Russian hybrid warfare. Another topic is corruption in Europe - did politicians learn their lesson? 05/04/2024
Now playing Next world news US Secretary of State Blinken: 'Ukraine will become member of NATO' A summit to mark the alliance's birthday doubled as a renewed effort to keep members on board with aid for Ukraine. 05/04/2024
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Now playing Next Belgium Euroviews. As NATO turns 75, this is how it can overcome complacency The take-home message is that another 75 years of NATO really shouldn’t be taken for granted, Dylan Macchiarini Crosson writes. 04/04/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine NATO states debate plan to give alliance new power in Ukraine response The alliance's 75th anniversary comes as as Europe faces its largest war in decades. 04/04/2024
Now playing Next world news NATO mulls long-term military support plan for Ukraine The debate comes as better armed Russian troops assert dominance on the battlefield. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Norway Norway follows Denmark with plans to conscript thousands more soldiers Russia's attack on Ukraine has given northern European countries an impetus to beef up their militaries. 02/04/2024
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Now playing Next Russia 'Nonsense': Putin rules out attacks on NATO countries Putin has claimed Russia has no plans to attack NATO countries but will shoot down F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine from Western countries. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Serbia Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of what was then Yugoslavia. 25/03/2024