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Russia calls its Pacific Fleet the crown jewel of its navy—stronger than the Baltic, Northern, or Black Sea fleets—and continues to expand it.

With Russia’s war raging, Zelenskyy’s call for an “Armed Forces of Europe” is turning from vision to action. Defense budgets are soaring, nuclear deterrence is on the table, and European leaders are scrambling to strengthen their military might. Can the continent stand on its own?

As the US eyes investment, returning Europe’s largest nuclear plant—the Zaporizhzhia NPP—to Ukrainian control is key to the continent’s energy security.

Russia is pushing to change a century-old agreement over Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, with public calls to rename the region the “Pomor Islands.”

Russia continues the militarization of the Arctic, strengthening its Northern Fleet by commissioning new warships and submarines.

The United Kingdom has been one of the most steadfast supporters of Ukraine, providing the first tanks, long-range missiles, and actively engaging in advocacy and aid efforts. In total, British assistance to Ukraine has surpassed $14 billion. But why does Britain take such a firm stance against Russia?