The Portuguese Superior Council of Defense has given a favorable opinion on proposals for adjusting national deployed forces and a 'potential new multinational mission,' though the specific mission was not detailed.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees to implement a decision by Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, extending sanctions against entities supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex and imposing new restrictions on collaborators.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a decision by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to approve a new Counterterrorism Concept for Ukraine.

Lithuania is preparing to purchase nearly a thousand new armored vehicles from Finland for approximately 1.5 billion euros, following a decision by the State Defense Council.

Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye.

Mali's High Council of Defense, chaired by Assimi Goita, convened following recent terrorist attacks in the country. Military prosecutors have also launched an investigation into the April 25 attacks.

The Marseille bar association has launched an ethical investigation targeting a Marseille lawyer representing Gabriel Ory, along with three other counsels, for statements made during a hearing in the DZ Mafia trial. The defense council describes this as an "attempt to destabilize."

Lithuanian opposition leader Laurynas Kasčiūnas announced that the opposition will ask the State Defense Council to oblige the government to prepare for various national defense scenarios.

A memorial room dedicated to 48 fallen defenders of the 115th 'Zrinski' Brigade of the Croatian Defense Council (HVO) was officially opened in Husino, near Tuzla. The event was attended by Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Croatian Veterans Tomo Medved.

The election campaign must not stop: Orban gave a speech at the opening of the renovated Citadel before the session of the Defense Council

A team from Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, led by Secretary Umerov, is currently in the Gulf region for further negotiations with partners to deepen cooperation and establish long-term strategic agreements.

Croatian President Zoran Milanović has accepted Prime Minister Plenković's proposal to convene a joint session of the National Security Council and the Defense Council, scheduled to take place next week.

Croatian President Zoran Milanović announced that the National Security and Defense Council meeting would not be held soon, stating that Prime Minister Plenković had rejected him four times, but affirmed the meeting would eventually take place.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced he will propose a meeting of the Defense Council with President Zoran Milanović to discuss pressing issues such as Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy.

Milorad Dodik, President of SNSD, announced that the parade of former members of the Croatian Defense Council (HVO) will not be permitted in Derventa this year, stating that Republika Srpska institutions will not allow the glorification of formations that committed crimes.

Romanian President Nicusor Dan convened a meeting of the country's supreme defense council on Wednesday to consider whether to allow US military aircraft

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose sanctions on Russian judges who handed down illegal…

President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, where resilience plans were approved for all regions and regional capitals, with Kyiv granted additional time to prepare its own plan.

Montenegrin President Milatović has scheduled the continuation of the Defense and Security Council session, with the agenda to be supplemented with information on the new situation in the Middle East and its security and foreign policy implications for Montenegro.

During a Defense Council held on Saturday evening, the French president estimated that the crisis around the Iranian nuclear issue could not be resolved by "strikes," while recalling that the...

Montenegro's President claims he has repeatedly initiated meetings of the supreme command over the past month, but the Prime Minister has consistently refused, leading to an ongoing dispute between the government and the president's office.

The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) is scheduled to review Kyiv’s resilience plan at its upcoming meeting, according to Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba.

Milatović has scheduled a session of the Defense Council for tomorrow. The meeting is expected to address matters related to defense and security.

Lithuania's State Defense Council has decided to purchase more than 900 Finnish-made "Patria" armored personnel carriers to enhance the country's defense capabilities.

Ukrainian Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced that the first contracts under the Drone Deal are awaiting approval, following discussions on defense product exports.

The Natural Resources Defense Council, in partnership with several organizations, has unveiled the three recipients of the 2026 NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship.

President Gitanas Nausėda's chief advisor, Deividas Matulionis, stated that the focus is on strengthening a single defense scenario, despite calls from the opposition for the State Defense Council to prepare for various defense scenarios and alternative plans.

The Kharkiv Region Defense Council has expanded the mandatory evacuation zone for families with children to include 23 more settlements in the Kupiansk district, amidst ongoing conflict.

Candidates for Portugal's Defense Council from both the PSD and PS parties have highlighted the "extreme importance" of NATO and the Council itself, particularly during "demanding times."

Grund für die Einberufung im Wahlkampfendspurt ist der mutmaßliche Fund eines Sprengsatzes an einer Gaspipeline. Investigativjournalisten sorgen sich um Ausrufung des Ausnahmezustandes

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović have co-signed invitations to convene sessions of the National Security Council and the Defense Council, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 1.

Japan's foreign minister stated that the country is not considering seeking permission from Iran for Japanese oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has sent a letter to President Zoran Milanović proposing that meetings of the National Security Council and the Defense Council be convened between March 23 and 27, citing numerous topics for discussion. This request was made today, suggesting the meetings occur on the same day of the week.

Italy's Supreme Defense Council concluded its meeting at the Quirinale, issuing a final document that emphasizes the country's commitment to diplomatic and negotiated solutions.

An organization of Bosnian Serb army veterans (BORS) has called for a ban on a gathering of former Croatian Defense Council (HVO) members in Derventa, threatening to prevent it if police do not intervene.

Romania's Defense Council is meeting as reports suggest the US is seeking military deployment at the Kogălniceanu base, indicating potential strategic developments in the region.

Hungarian soldiers have been deployed to protect 75 energy facilities, including a natural gas site, following a Defense Council decision to take action against extremist Islamist groups amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The National Defense Council has raised the terror threat level by one notch in order to prevent the possible consequences of the Iranian war, which means additional tasks for the police.

The official Iranian agency IRNA confirmed that the commander of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), Mohammad Pakpour, and the secretary of Iran's Defense Council, Ali Shamkhani, were killed in...

Ukrainian and US representatives held talks in Geneva to discuss issues related to Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, as reported by Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.

Following a Defense Council meeting, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a Facebook video on Wednesday that he has ordered the strengthening of protections for critical energy infrastructure. The

Romania's Defense Council has approved the deployment of more than 5,300 military personnel for various overseas missions in 2027.

Hungary's Defense Council, led by Viktor Orbán, exempted state purchases worth nearly 6% of the country's GDP from open public procurement rules shortly before the elections, with details remaining confidential until 2056.

Президент Румынии Никушор Дан сообщил утром 29 мая, что созывает заседание Верховного Совета национальной обороны, чтобы обсудить падение российского дрона в Галаце.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has called a meeting of the State Defense Council to review drone incidents that occurred in Lithuanian airspace last week, as reported by the Presidency.

The United States has suspended its participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada, a move that has been described as escalating tensions between the two nations. This decision ends decades of cooperation within the joint defense council.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry public council has called for the dismissal of National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustam Umerov following new revelations in the "Mindichgate" corruption scandal. The scandal involves allegations of luxury homes being built with "dirty money" during wartime.

The 34th anniversary of the formation of the 102nd Odžak Brigade of the Croatian Defense Council (HVO), a key unit in the defense of Posavina, was marked in Odžak with a message of coexistence and joint prayers by a priest and an imam.

Senior members of former President Joseph Kabila's party are reportedly being detained or disappearing in Congo, with accusations that the National Cyber Defense Council is acting as a political police force against opponents of President Félix Tshisekedi.

Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council team, led by Rustem Umerov, is currently in the Persian Gulf region conducting further negotiations with partners to strengthen cooperation and forge long-term strategic agreements.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović have agreed to hold a joint session of the National Security Council and the Defense Council on April 1st, with the agenda set and invitations to be sent out.

A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has hit three infrastructure targets, injuring four people, with one person in critical condition, according to local defense council head Oleksandr Vilkul.

Dersom fienden angriper Irans kyst eller øyer, blir alle innfartsveier i Persiabukta stengt med sjøminer, advarer det iranske forsvarsrådet. Advarselen mandag kommer etter at det amerikanske…

Croatian Minister Habijan confirmed that a session of the Council for Defense and National Security is expected in the coming days to address geopolitical challenges and defense investments.

Milorad Dodik, leader of the ruling party in Republika Srpska, threatened to ban gatherings of former members of the Croatian Defense Council (HVO) on the entity's territory, aligning with demands from an organization made the previous day.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustam Umerov, will travel to the Middle East to discuss cooperation in the war...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that a Defense Council meeting addressed measures needed due to an alleged 'Ukrainian oil blockade' and broader security concerns. He stated that the military has been deployed to 75 locations and vowed to prevent a new Nord Stream.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda delivered comments following a meeting of the State Defense Council, addressing matters of national defense and security.

State media in Iran has confirmed the deaths of IRGC Chief Commander Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani, following recent events in the region.

The Ukrainian delegation, led by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and including members of the government's economic team, is continuing its work in Geneva, holding meetings with figures like Witkoff and Kushner.