U.S. cancels planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
The United States has abruptly cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, according to a report citing the decision as a sudden change in military planning.The report says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment.It adds that the reason for the cancellation was unclear.No casualties or immediate security incidents were reported in the row, but the move affects a planned U.S. military presence in a country that has close relations with Washington.The decision matters because troop deployments are a visible sign of military commitment and coordination between allies.A cancellation of this size can raise questions about timing,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
B9 and Nordic Allies meet in Bucharest, condemn Russia and back Ukraine
The leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic Allies met today in Bucharest and issued a joint statement on security and defence across NATO's eastern flank. The meeting included the NATO Secretary General and the President of Ukraine. The United States attended as an observer. The declaration says the summit reflected a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation along the entire NATO Eastern Flank, described as a strategic continuum from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea and into the Nordic and Arctic regions. The allies said they are determined to deliver on NATO 3.0 by advancing a stronger Europe... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Ukraine says six dead after Russia launches more than 800 drones
Ukraine says six people have been killed after Russia launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war so far, with at least 800 drones sent into Ukrainian airspace during the day.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the assault was still under way when he posted the update.Zelenskyy said the drones were launched from midnight on Wednesday local time and warned that further missile strikes were also possible.He said the attack had caused damage across the country.A presidential adviser said Russian strikes hit Ukrainian railway facilities 23 times during the course of Wednesday.Poland's military later said the attack on Ukraine had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Northern Europe defense conference focuses on NATO readiness and Eastern Flank defense
Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, co-chaired the 2026 Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference in Vilnius, Latvia, alongside General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, Chief of Defence of Lithuania. The conference was held on May 11 and 12 and brought together senior military leaders from across the region and Allied nations. The event was focused on strengthening combined military operations and modern warfighting, with the stated aim of enabling Allies to improve their contributions to Europe's conventional defense. Participants represented the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 09:03 LONDON
Swiss defense officials attend Impact'26 in Poznań, sign cybersecurity deal with Poland
Botschafterin Pälvi Pulli, stellvertretende Staatssekretärin für Sicherheitspolitik, und Divisionär Simon Müller, Chef Kommando Cyber der Armee, are attending the Impact'26 conference in Poznań, Poland, from 12 to 14 May 2026. The source places both officials at the international forum during its scheduled run. Impact'26 brings together leadership from business, politics, science, and technology. The stated agenda covers digitalization, artificial intelligence, innovation, and broader social developments. No further incident details are provided in the source on the conference itself. During the event, Divisionär Müller signs an agreement with Poland to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity. The text does not specify the content... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
