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Europe’s second-youngest country is racing to join the EU by 2028 – but this could stop them

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week and has already joined Nato

The Independent UK

Russian warplanes ‘repeatedly’ intercepted RAF spy plane over Black Sea

Russian fighter jets "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea, disabling its autopilot and coming within metres of its nose. The Ministry of Defence condemned the "unacceptable behaviour" as the most dangerous encounter since 2022, risking accidents and escalation.

The Times of India

Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane

UK calls incident ‘unacceptable’ after Su-27 jet comes within six metres of unarmed RAF plane over Black Sea

The Guardian - UK

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Trump Admin To Reduce Military Capabilities Available To Help NATO In Europe In Case Of a Major Crisis: Report

The Trump administration is planning to reduce its military capabilities to assist European NATO allies in case of a major crisis, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary

Polish officials have welcomed U.S. statements clarifying that the decision not to deploy 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland is temporary

The Independent UK

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Lithuania's president and prime minister were taken to safe locations Wednesday after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border

The Independent UK

NATO Reportedly Discussing Operation To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz If It's Not Reopened By July

NATO is reportedly considering an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the key waterway remains closed by July, according to a new report.

International Business Times

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NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent

The Independent UK

Russian jamming blamed after Nato jet downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Officials from Baltic states say Moscow behind latest such incident but also tell Kyiv to be more careful with its routing

The Guardian - UK

Months after snubbing Trump’s ‘Operation Epic Fury’, Nato weighs Hormuz mission to protect ships

NATO is considering deploying forces to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if the blockade persists into July, a move that would significantly alter the alliance's stance on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Growing economic pressure from soaring energy prices is driving this reconsideration, with leaders set to discuss…

The Times of India

NATO jet shoots down what’s believed to be a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Authorities say a Romanian F-16 jet belonging to NATO air policing forces in the Baltics have shot down what is believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia

The Independent UK

Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

Belarus says it has launched joint drills with Russia to practice the use of nuclear weapons that Moscow has deployed on the territory of its neighbor and ally

The Independent UK

Europe's Defense Spending Surge Is Fueling a 50% Price Spike on Military Gear — and the Problem Is Getting Worse

European nations face military gear price increases of more than 50% in two years as NATO allies race to rearm, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur warned Saturday at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn. The surge is exposing a painful paradox: the more Europe tries to defend itself, the more…

International Business Times

Pentagon Officials Blindsided by Hegseth's Poland Troop Halt: 'We Had No Idea This Was Going to Happen'

The decision comes just weeks after the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fueling broader concerns among NATO allies

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The Independent UK

German chancellor Merz advises young people against living in US amid Trump row

Merz previously angered President Trump last month by suggesting the US was being humiliated in the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine ‘entirely justified’ to plan strikes against Russian energy and military targets after Kyiv attacks, Zelenskyy says – as it happpened

Zelenskyy accused Russia of committing war crimes after latest strikes on Ukraine killed at least 24

Evening Standard

Refusal by allies to back US in war against Iran ‘unconscionable’, says Hegseth

The White House has singled out the UK for criticism in the past over its reluctance to be drawn into the Middle East conflict

The Times of India

The US has lost the reputation war — to Russia and China

A new global survey reveals a significant drop in America's international image under President Trump, now trailing behind Russia and China. Concerns over his foreign policy, tariffs, and military actions have unsettled allies and created global unease. This decline marks the second consecutive year of falling perceptions for the US.

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The Independent UK

NATO allies' war game tests response to Russia and to US support

A war game scenario by NATO allies involves Sweden facing a threat and Ukraine on hand to advise on drone warfare

International Business Times UK

Europe Wants More Control Over Its Own Defence After Trump-Era Tensions Shook Trust in Washington

Europe is increasingly advocating for military independence as tensions with the US over NATO commitments grow. Spain's Foreign Minister emphasizes the need for EU defense autonomy.

The Guardian - UK

Yes, Europe’s leaders are finally standing up to Trump. Here’s why

Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the US president was not a solo run. It was born of the realisation that US leverage has slipped, says political analyst Mujtaba Rahman

The Guardian - UK

Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future

With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as drones

International Business Times

Polish President Says The Country Could Host The Troops The U.S. Pulled From Germany

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vowed to lobby U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to get the country to host the troops Washington pulled from Germany.

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s tantrums over Nato are prompting European leaders to think the unthinkable

Europeans must urgently seek to close their security gaps in case Russia attacks – and the US refuses to defend its allies, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Independent UK

Nato fighter jets scrambled as drones from Russia crashed into oil storage facility

Firefighters extinguished a smouldering area of around 30 square metres in one of the tanks

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