MOSCOW/KYIV – In the early hours of New Year’s Day, Russian natural gas exports through Soviet-era pipelines running via Ukraine to Europe were halted as the transit deal between the two nations expired without a new agreement in place. This shutdown marks the end of a decade of strained relations, initially sparked by Russia’s annexation […]

ATHENS – Greece is in advanced negotiations to purchase 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel, a deal worth an estimated €600-700 million ($630-735 million), two officials confirmed on Friday. The move is part of Athens’ multi-billion euro effort to modernize its military. The proposed deal, which includes domestic production of components, will be submitted […]