The Latest Breaking News on NATO

Russian nuclear-capable bombers neared UK waters on Christmas Day, prompting NATO to scramble jets and stoking fears of escalation as Putin tests Western resolve amid the Ukraine war.

UK defence exports hit £20bn in 2025 as the Russia-Ukraine war fuels global demand, strengthening jobs, NATO allies, and growth into 2026.

Western intelligence believes Russia is developing a new ‘zone-effect’ weapon to specifically hit Musk’s satellites

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier

Letters: A compelling model for sustainable security without nuclear deterrence or offensive military capabilities could be developed, writes Dr Ian Davis. Plus letters from Prof Michael Rustin and Jon Duke

Arab and Muslim countries are once again debating the creation of a NATO-style military alliance, as Israeli strikes on Doha and wider regional tensions sharpen concerns about collective security and outside protection. The idea has surfaced many times in the past and gained fresh momentum in recent months – but…

Russia has been accused of repeated incursions into Nato territory by fighter jets and drones in recent months

Talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have intensified, with France and other European powers stressing the need for robust security guarantees for Kyiv before any discussion of territorial concessions. While negotiators report progress on Western-backed assurances, deep differences remain over land occupied by Russia.

Donald Trump says talks on security guarantees for Ukraine ‘close to 95 per cent’ complete

Zelensky left Germany armed with Nato-style security guarantees – but was still unclear on territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and about 30 other countries are expected to approve plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by the Russian invasion