Report: Spain in talks to buy Turkish fighter jet

Report: Spain in talks to buy Turkish fighter jet

Madrid is holding talks on acquiring the KAAN fighter jet, which is still in development, according to El Español. The move comes after Spain decided to pull back from buying the US-made F-35 amid tensions with Washington. The Spanish Air Force recently signed a deal to buy Turkish training jets worth around €3.1 billion. 

Report: Kremlin steps up security as Putin 'fears assassinations and coups'

Report: Kremlin steps up security as Putin 'fears assassinations and coups'

A European intelligence report revealed by CNN has exposed the level of anxiety at the top of the Russian government. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reduced his public appearances, moved to underground bunkers and imposed strict restrictions on his inner circle. At the center of the concerns is the fear that former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, a longtime confidant, is planning a coup.