In October 2024, reports surfaced about the potential transfer of 30 M-84 tanks and 30 M-80A infantry fighting vehicles from Croatia's stockpiles to Ukraine. In exchange, Croatia anticipated that Germany would finance part of the contract for purchasing 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks.

Croatia’s opposition-backed President Zoran Milanović, a critic of the European Union and NATO, overwhelmingly won reelection for another five-year term on Sunday, defeating a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff vote,

As the war in Ukraine continues to reshape global priorities, some nations have ramped up their defense spending. Among the most powerful military forces globally, the United States, Russia, and China remain dominant.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic battles conservative challenger, Dragan Primorac, in a highly anticipated runoff election. Milanovic narrowly missed an outright win in the first round, while Primorac trailed significantly.

Asked if he might meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, Primorac said it made no sense at this point, as Croatia was not involved militarily. “At this stage ...

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriiy Sybiha hugs Croatia's Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman before a flower ceremony at The Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine at St Michael's Square

Milanovic's re-election to the largely symbolic position serves as a setback for Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s government, whose government was recently embroiled in a corruption scandal implicating a former health minister.

The result presents a major boost for Milanović, who is a critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Milanović is also a fierce opponent of Croatia’s ...

Milanović, 58, is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. He is the most popular politician in Croatia, and is sometimes compared to U.S. President ...

The result presents a major boost for Milanović, who is a critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Milanović is also a fierce opponent of Croatia's conservative ...

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has secured a resounding victory in the presidential runoff, winning 74.68% of the vote and securing a second term

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won a second term as voters in the Balkan nation delivered a resounding election victory to a populist leader who has denounced NATO expansion and military aid to Ukraine.