MARK ALMOND: Not since 1914 has a political assassination been attempted at such a delicate time in Europe

Slovakia might seem a small, rather insignificant country, but it stands at the political crossroads of Europe - a place where ancient conflicts between East and West are laid bare.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico expected to survive after being shot

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico isno longer in a life-threatening condition after he was shot in an assassination attempt when leaving a government meeting on Wednesday, a government minister said.

Putin's got Russia hooked on war and a Nato country could well be his next victim, writes NEIL BARNETT

For his regime to retain legitimacy and prevent mass unrest, Putin must have war. This creates a vicious circle, the logical outcome of which is the invasion of a Nato state.

Who is Robert Fico? Slovakian PM who opposed sanctions on Russia, pledged to stop military support for Ukraine and once said Britain must 'suffer' for Brexit

The 59-year-old took power in Slovakia for the fourth time last October and has turned the country's foreign policy towards more pro-Russian views.

How Europe and Britain will stop Putin unleashing Armageddon: Interactive graphic shows nukes on Russia's doorstep, conscription at 18 and arms factories entering a war footing in the face of doomsday WW3 scenario

many European countries are reversing decades of peacetime policy to reignite their war engines. Others never stopped and are only consolidating efforts to ensure they are fit for conflict

Rishi Sunak claims Britain would be 'less safe' under Labour as Prime Minister warns opposition party will leave the UK less well-prepared in the face of the most dangerous global situation since the Cold War

Britain would be 'less safe' under Labour, Rishi Sunak said yesterday - as he put security at the heart of his General Election campaign.

Russia's army has GROWN since launching invasion despite suffering huge troops losses and is 'learning how to defeat the West on Ukrainian battlefields', top US general warns

Lieutenant General Charles Costanza said the biggest threat to NATO is 'clearly Russia ', and that the threat is more imminent than many realise.

Russia warns it is ready for direct conflict if the West wants to fight for Ukraine on the battlefield - as Swedish PM says he is open to hosting nukes 'in a war situation'

Lavrov's worrying statement constitutes the latest ramping up of rhetoric teasing a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO

Russian Military-Industrial Complex World's Most Powerful -Acting Deputy Prime Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military-industrial complex is the most powerful in the world when it comes to production of major types of arms and military equipment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said on Monday.

Germany 'considers conscripting all 18-year-olds' amid fears of all-out NATO war with Russia - as Putin's forces advance in Ukraine

Military planners in Berlin, Germany are discussing three potential plans, two of which involve a compulsory military year for all men once they turn 18. One plan would include women as well.

Russia 'recruiting far-Right extremists to carry out terror attacks in NATO countries including Britain' - as London expels Putin spies including Moscow's defence attaché

Experts say Vladimir Putin and his GRU military intelligence office are behind terrorists who have carried out a series of attacks in the West in recent months and are planning more ahead.

NATO stages show of strength against Putin as British Paras take part in huge military drill in Estonia - right on Russia's doorstep

The drill was the organisation's biggest since the Cold War and saw 82 British soldiers and 60 American troops parachute from three US C-17 transporter planes.

Dr. Nils Schmid (SPD): Wir sollten keine Angst vor einem nuklearen Krieg haben

PHOENIX: Reutlingen/Bonn (ots) - Nach der russischen Übung der Nuklearstreitkräfte und den Feierlichkeiten zum "Tag des Sieges" in Russland äußert Nils Schmid im Gespräch mit phoenix, dass "wir keine Angst vor einem nuklearen Krieg haben sollten."...

Suspected Russian sabotage campaigns: The great return of Russian agents in Europe?

Amid fresh intelligence warnings that Russia is preparing “violent acts of sabotage” targeting Europe and NATO member states, security experts tell FRANCE 24 that they have already noted a significant uptick in what appear to be covert Russian...

Çin NATO'yu Bölmek İçin Harekete Geçti! #haber

Çin Lideri Fransa, Macaristan, ve Sırbistan'a ziyaretlerde bulunarak NATO'yu dağıtmak için harekete geçti.***ÜLKE TV HD yayınlarını nasıl izlersiniz? İşte gü...

Çin liderinden Belgrad’a sembolik ziyaret

NATO güçlerinin Belgrad’daki Çin Büyükelçiliği’ni vurmasının 25’inci yılında Çin lideri Şi Cinping Sırbistan’ı ziyaret etti.

Labour's flip-flopping Lammy says he'll now work with Trump... despite previously calling him a 'woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath'

David Lammy (pictured) yesterday vowed to find 'common cause' with Donald Trump as he performed a U-turn over his stance on the former president.

NATO 'No Boots on the Ground' Ukraine Strategy Meant to Silence West's 'Loudmouths'

In the wake of recent Western threats to deploy ground troops in Ukraine, along with other aggressive steps threatening to escalate NATO's proxy war in Ukraine, Russia announced upcoming tactical nuclear missile drills to “cool down the ‘hot heads’.”

He's out! Monty Panesar pulls stumps on his bid to become an MP for George Galloway's party as ex-England cricketer admits he needs more time to 'find my political feet' after suffering car-crash TV interviews

The 42-year-old stunned Westminster by last week declaring he would be a general election candidate for George Galloway's Workers Party of Britain.

China's Xi visits Serbia for talks to boost economic ties with Eastern Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.

‘A Shot Across the Bow’: Moscow Will Not Allow NATO Attacks on Russian Civilians

Rumors abound that France and the United Kingdom will escalate involvement in Ukraine’s proxy war on Russia. The Kremlin has warned of significant consequences.