Trump blasts allies, praises strongmen — and claims "NATO calls me daddy" Trump continues to break with traditional partners. Axios · Dec 9, 2025
Putin Unveils Poseidon: Tidal Wave Torpedo Warns of Nuclear Armageddon Russia tests its nuclear-powered Poseidon torpedo, raising fears over underwater weapons capable of striking coastal cities undetected. International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025
Analysts Claim Turkey Is Now the Only Viable Diplomatic Bridge Between the U.S. And Venezuela Turkey's government is positioning itself as the most viable diplomatic link between Washington and Caracas, according to analysts cited by Argentina-based international affairs outlet Escenario Mundial. Latin Times · Dec 8, 2025
Voices: There is still a way European leaders can help achieve a positive outcome for Ukraine THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump wants to build bridges with Russia, but Europe must assert its interests as well The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025
Elon Musk Slams EU Over $140 Million X Fine, Top US Official Says Europe Can't 'Undermine' America While Relying On NATO Protection Tensions between Washington and Brussels escalated after a senior U.S. diplomat accused the European Union of weakening America while relying on U.S. protection through NATO. Benzinga · Dec 7, 2025
UK troops join Nato exercise as Finland prepares for potential Russian invasion Soldiers learned the challenges of a sub-zero immersion in water, surviving in minus 28C and fighting alongside motivated volunteer troops. Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2025
Trump Warns Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure' in Shocking National Security Strategy Shift Trump's new National Security Strategy warns of Europe's potential demographic transformation whilst proposing warmer ties with Moscow. International Business Times UK · Dec 6, 2025
Swedish navy encountering Russian submarines ‘almost weekly’ – and more could be on the way Moscow ‘continuously reinforcing’ its presence in the region, says Swedish chief of operations Capt Marko Petkovic The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
The sinister conspiracy theory behind Trump’s blistering attacks on Europe COMMENT: Trump’s brutal attacks on Europe, which follow his new international policy claims that Europe faces ‘civilisation erasure’, are a boost to far right and conspiracy theorists, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Macron risks row with Trump after saying US will ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with EU leaders The phone call leaked in the German media reveals size of rift between Europe and Washington The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Ali Faqirzada is an Afghan refugee. He deserves to stay in America In a more reasonable, more compassionate country, we would thank Ali Faqirzada for how much he has done on behalf of his people and our own The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025
UK and Norway sign defence pact to hunt Russian submarines The deal is aimed at protecting critical undersea cables, which the UK and its Nato allies believe are under increasing threat from Moscow. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
UK and Germany will ‘bolster Europe’ against Russian threat, says Charles The King spoke during a Windsor Castle state banquet in honour of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Nato hits back at Putin’s threat of war in Europe as UK condemns ‘Kremlin claptrap’ Rhetoric between Russia and Europe has ramped up after talks between Donald Trump’s envoy and Vladimir Putin failed to reach an agreement The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 After Putin’s chilling threat, is Europe ready for war with Russia? IN FOCUS: As Moscow becomes more bullish in its hybrid warfare tactics to provoke Nato, James C. Reynolds looks at how both armies and economies compare
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025 UK says Putin ‘sabre-rattling’ by saying Russia is ready for war with Europe The Foreign Secretary said the Russian leader should ‘end the bluster and bloodshed’ ahead of Nato talks.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Nato ‘ready to do what it takes’ to protect Europe, as Russia denies rejecting Ukraine peace plan – as it happened Mark Rutte’s response comes after Vladimir Putin’s comment that Russia was ‘ready’ for war with Europe
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, saying the move is too risky Belgium is rejecting a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's economy and war effort
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 Production of French-German fighter jet threatened by rivalries, chief executive says Relations between French company Dassault and the German unit of Airbus are reportedly ‘very strained’
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Balloons from Belarus force closure of European airport – again Thousands have been stranded due to the repeated closure of Vilnius Airport
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Lithuania accuses Belarus of 'cynical hybrid attack' as balloons disrupt airport Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated due to meteorological balloons from Belarus disrupting Lithuania's main airport
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Putin doesn’t want peace – and Trump’s baffling error has made it easy for him COMMENT: All hopes were on Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to Moscow, but a breakthrough in peace talks was never going to happen with a man who has repeatedly taken Russia’s side, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025 Britain must not shrink back from ‘chaotic world’, says Starmer In his annual Guildhall speech on foreign policy, the Prime Minister took aim at those who advocate leaving the ECHR or Nato.
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025 Reeves warns against isolationist politics in Welsh summit speech Rachel Reeves used her speech at the Wales Investment Summit to warn against the politics of ‘national retreat’.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Nato considering ‘pre-emptive’ action against Russia’s hybrid warfare attacks The chair of the Nato Military Committee says a more aggressive approach may be needed to deter Putin