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8 hours ago

Germany's aid to Ukraine faces challenges

Germany has significantly increased its support for Ukraine amid concerns over US aid reductions and the ongoing war with Russia.

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4 hours ago

Deadly Russian Attacks Persist As Ukraine Bolsters Defense Ties With Germany And Norway

Russian attacks in Dnipro and Cherkasy killed five and injured many, while Germany and Norway pledged further support to Ukraine.

Germany politics

8 hours ago

Germany's aid to Ukraine faces challenges

Germany has significantly increased its support for Ukraine amid concerns over US aid reductions and the ongoing war with Russia.

UK politics

Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'

Miscellaneous

NATO chief warns UK 'under attack' and 'the public doesn't yet know' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

17 hours ago

Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'

UK's security is at risk due to complacency in defense spending and preparation.

Miscellaneous

NATO chief warns UK 'under attack' and 'the public doesn't yet know' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Europe news

Trump Flips On Former Key European Ally: It's Her Who's Unacceptable'

US Elections

EEurope cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity | Rafael Behr

World politics

Trump warns the US might not be there for NATO when needed - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Europe news

4 hours ago

Trump Flips On Former Key European Ally: It's Her Who's Unacceptable'

Trump criticized Meloni after her defense of the Pope, claiming she has changed and is now unacceptable.

US Elections

EEurope cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity | Rafael Behr

Donald Trump embodies a struggle between despotism and democracy, with significant implications for global security and alliances.

Trump warns the US might not be there for NATO when needed - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump warns allied nations about consequences of inaction in the Middle East crisis, criticizing NATO for lack of military support.

Europe politics

NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement

Russo-Ukrainian War

Baltic's issue a warning to NATO over Russia's aggression - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement

Baltic states support US military actions against Iran, viewing it as essential for their security against Russian threats.

Baltic's issue a warning to NATO over Russia's aggression - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Baltic states warn of increased airspace violations by Russian drones, prompting urgent enhancements to their air defense systems.

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UK news

2 days ago

Whitehall brings back war readiness planning in face of growing global tensions

Britain is reviving Cold War-era contingency planning to prepare for major conflicts and enhance national resilience against modern threats.

#nato

Right-wing politics

NATO Chief Asked If He Still Views Trump as Daddy' While US Looks to Pull Out of Alliance

World politics

Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer

Europe politics

Closer to a break than ever': Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?

World politics

NATO Chief Refuses to Answer When Asked if He Was Concerned by Trump's Threat to Kill the Entire Iranian Civilization': I'm Not Commenting'

fromwww.businessinsider.com

NATO ignored the drone threat, and now it's scrambling to learn new ways of war, top commander says

NATO is struggling to adapt to the threat of inexpensive strike drones used in modern warfare by Iran and Russia.

Nato wasn't there' over Iran, Trump says after tense meeting with Rutte Europe live

Trump criticized NATO for not supporting the US in conflicts, despite historical evidence of NATO's assistance after 9/11.

Right-wing politics

NATO Chief Asked If He Still Views Trump as Daddy' While US Looks to Pull Out of Alliance

Mark Rutte explained his 'daddy' comment about Trump as a language misunderstanding, not a literal term of endearment.

Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer emphasizes the importance of NATO for the US and urges Europe to enhance its support for the alliance amid the Iran conflict.

Closer to a break than ever': Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?

The war in Iran has intensified divisions within NATO, raising doubts about the alliance's future and the US's commitment to collective defense.

NATO Chief Refuses to Answer When Asked if He Was Concerned by Trump's Threat to Kill the Entire Iranian Civilization': I'm Not Commenting'

Mark Rutte supports actions against Iran but avoids commenting on Trump's threats directly.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

NATO ignored the drone threat, and now it's scrambling to learn new ways of war, top commander says

NATO is struggling to adapt to the threat of inexpensive strike drones used in modern warfare by Iran and Russia.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Nato wasn't there' over Iran, Trump says after tense meeting with Rutte Europe live

Trump criticized NATO for not supporting the US in conflicts, despite historical evidence of NATO's assistance after 9/11.

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US politics

US is absolutely locked in' to Nato despite Trump's threats, Healey says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the commitment of the US to NATO despite political criticisms.

UK politics

1 day ago

Starmer's corrosive complacency' on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief

The UK faces significant national security risks due to complacency in defense investment and planning.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

5 hours ago

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK's security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

George Robertson criticizes Britain's complacency regarding defense spending and calls for a reevaluation of its global military role and commitments.

UK news

UK's stark warning to Putin over Russian spy submarines detected in North Atlantic

The UK is monitoring Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic and warns of serious consequences for any attempts to damage infrastructure.

Washington's two-track strategy raises questions over coherence and alliances - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

U.S. foreign policy shows contradictions with military threats to Iran and political interference in Hungary, benefiting Moscow's strategic interests.

fromBusiness Insider

NATO allies are linking their defenses together to better hunt and kill drones on its eastern edge

NATO and the US are developing an integrated counter-drone network along Russia's border using rapid 90-day testing cycles to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats including Shahed-type drones.

fromIndependent

Amanda Sloat: Americans still largely in the dark as to how badly Donald Trump has damaged European ties

Old allies are losing trust in the US due to the Trump administration's bullying policies.

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Spain and the United States: A Defense Partnership That Strengthens Us All

Spain and the United States share a strong defense partnership that enhances transatlantic security and protects citizens across Europe and the Middle East.

Europe news

Estonia Calls For Unity As US-Allied Divide Grows Over Hormuz Crisis

NATO allies resist Trump's calls for military support in Iran crisis, creating transatlantic tensions over burden-sharing and alliance unity.

#transatlantic-relations

fromThe Local France

France news

Europe calls for US reset at security talks

Miscellaneous

EU's Kallas urges 'more European' NATO amid Trump rupture

fromThe Local Germany

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Europe calls for US reset at security talks

fromwww.thelocal.com

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Europe calls for US reset at security talks

Europe politics

Europe's painful' realisation it must be bolder with US set out in security report

fromThe Local France

France news

Europe calls for US reset at security talks

Miscellaneous

EU's Kallas urges 'more European' NATO amid Trump rupture

fromThe Local Germany

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Europe calls for US reset at security talks

fromwww.thelocal.com

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Europe calls for US reset at security talks

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Europe politics

Europe's painful' realisation it must be bolder with US set out in security report

Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO secretary general: I am certain that the members of the Alliance will remain united to protect one another'

Jens Stoltenberg is a significant Norwegian politician, having served multiple terms and played a key role in NATO during critical global events.

#greenland

fromwww.npr.org

US politics

Trump vs. U.S. allies: How will this end?

fromFortune

World news

Danish general doesn't expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for 'working together with allies' | Fortune

fromwww.npr.org

US politics

Trump vs. U.S. allies: How will this end?

fromFortune

World news

Danish general doesn't expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for 'working together with allies' | Fortune

Never Fight Alone

Shared values and mutual sacrifice among NATO special operations forces strengthened bonds and saved lives across multinational missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

World news

fromSlate Magazine

NATO Is Doing Military Exercises-Without America. That Does Not Mean Anything Good.

Allied countries moved to reduce reliance on the United States in diplomacy, trade, military cooperation, and financial reserves, signaling a potential permanent transatlantic split.

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

Marco Rubio argued that postwar U.S.-European faith in inevitable liberal democracy contributed to mass migration that now threatens social cohesion, cultural continuity, and national futures.

Trump wants to strongarm Nato into another Gulf war. Here's why Europe must resist

European NATO allies should refuse Trump's demands to intervene in his Iran conflict, as involvement risks direct military escalation and undermines European security priorities focused on Russia.

Former NATO commander fears the world is living through the outbreak of WWIII - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Former NATO deputy commander warns current geopolitics represents the most perilous moment in his lifetime, with escalating Middle East tensions risking uncontrolled conflict involving nuclear-armed powers.

US politics

fromFortune

'NATO needs to be reimagined,' Rubio insists. Trump just 'complains about it louder than other presidents' did | Fortune

U.S. action removed a Venezuelan security threat; sanctions policy will allow oil sales under Treasury control, while military action is not planned absent imminent threat.

#nato-security

Lithuania faces growing fears of attack from Belarus as Trump will no longer help NATO - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lithuania faces escalating security threats from potential Russian attacks via Belarus, compounded by uncertainty about U.S. NATO commitment under Trump's administration.

World politics

NATO warns to prepare for war that our 'grandfathers saw' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lithuania faces growing fears of attack from Belarus as Trump will no longer help NATO - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lithuania faces escalating security threats from potential Russian attacks via Belarus, compounded by uncertainty about U.S. NATO commitment under Trump's administration.

World politics

NATO warns to prepare for war that our 'grandfathers saw' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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US urges Europe to take the lead on defence in NATO

Europe must assume primary responsibility for its conventional defence under a NATO 3.0 while the US maintains nuclear deterrence and limited targeted conventional support.

#arctic-security

fromwww.bbc.com

World news

Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says Cooper

World news

Trump's Greenland pact will demand allies boost Arctic security: NATO chief

fromwww.bbc.com

World news

Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says Cooper

World news

Trump's Greenland pact will demand allies boost Arctic security: NATO chief

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As trust in the US falters, Europe reopens the debate on a common army

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Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty

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As trust in the US falters, Europe reopens the debate on a common army

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Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty

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Can Europe survive without US defence? Surprisingly, the Baltic sea nations are showing the way | Elisabeth Braw

Baltic Sea nations are building regional maritime surveillance, information-sharing and AI tools to protect undersea infrastructure as US defense commitments waver and Russian activity persists.

Article 42.7: Are EU states compelled to collective defense?

Article 42.7 of the EU obligates member states to provide aid "by all the means in their power" if another EU country is under armed attack.

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

US Congress Approves Funds For Baltics As Russia Tests NATO's Eastern Flank

Congress approved $200 million for Baltic security under Baltic Security Initiative and added $10 million to Estonia amid rising Russian activity along NATO's eastern flank.

fromSilicon Canals

Planet Convenes European and Defense Advisory Boards - Silicon Canals

Planet formed European and Defense & Intelligence advisory boards to accelerate European expansion and strengthen national security partnerships.

fromBusiness Insider

Russia's 'massive' losses in Ukraine have it heading toward a breaking point, NATO's top official says

Russian military is suffering unsustainable losses of up to 20,000–25,000 soldiers killed per month in Ukraine, indicating a potential breaking point for Moscow.

NATO Border Crisis Deepens After Massive Missile Strike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Poland and NATO placed air defences and aircraft on high alert after Russia launched large, coordinated long-range strikes on Ukraine, including potential hypersonic weapons.

UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation

The UK and the EU are pursuing renewed negotiations on closer defence cooperation, including UK accession to the EU's Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence fund.

Without US military support, we need a European defence union. Here's what that looks like | Paul Taylor

Europe must build an independent, credible defence with higher spending, logistics, manpower and new leadership because US support may be reduced or absent.

Europe is making progress in designing its own new security architecture

Major European countries are initiating new defense cooperation frameworks, including talks on extending France's nuclear umbrella and deepening EU–UK security cooperation.