Preparations to deliver Patriot missile systems to Ukraine under way, Nato’s top Europe commander says – Europe live

<p>Alexus Grynkewich says Russia will remain a threat even if a peaceful solution to war in Ukraine can be found</p><p><strong>Four Flemish civil society groups that brought the case</strong> against the regional Flemish government <a href="https://pers.11.be/belgian-court-bans-further-transit-of-all-military-equipment-to-israel-in-landmark-ruling">hailed</a> the court’s decision (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/17/ukraine-russia-war-patriot-nato-latest-europe-news-live-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6878d13f8f088603e1f624c7#block-6878d13f8f088603e1f624c7">12:39</a>) as “historic”.</p><p>“This historic ruling acknowledges that <strong>the Flemish government bears a heavy legal responsibility</strong> when it facilitates military shipments to a state committing war crimes and possibly genocide,” said <strong>Fien De Meyer</strong> of the League for Human Rights. “The court has now said what politicians refuse to admit.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/17/ukraine-russia-war-patriot-nato-latest-europe-news-live-updates">Continue reading...</a>