Trump hints at deploying US troops to seize control of Greenland Greenland leaders swiftly rejected the comments Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025
Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhere The Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questions The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Greenland PM calls for ‘tougher rejection’ of Trump’s plan to take island Outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede says ‘disrespect’ for Greenland must stop as US president says he wants island. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025
Cooler heads must prevail with Trump – Australia shouldn’t give up on the ‘special friendship’ US President Donald Trump appears to have abruptly upended America’s most trusted alliances with European countries since taking office just two months ago. But are we misreading the cues? The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025
Trump Says Annexation of Greenland 'Will Happen' As NATO Secretary General Looks On: 'We Need It' President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to annex Greenland, telling NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that the U.S. "needs" the territory for "international security" Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
NATO's 'Trump Whisperer' Heads To White House For Tough Talks NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits the White House Thursday seeking to convince President Donald Trump to maintain US commitment to the transatlantic alliance and to Ukraine. International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025
French MPs call for seizure of Russian assets in show of unity with Ukraine French MPs have adopted a resolution on increased support for Ukraine, including a call for the seizure of frozen Russian assets. Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025
'Move US nuclear weapons to Poland,' Donald Trump urged by its president to deter Vladimir Putin attack European leaders fear Russia may invade another country such as one of the Baltic States Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
Prince William Is Heading to This Country for the First Time—But Princess Kate Won't be Joining Him The visit is "off the table" for the Princess of Wales. Marie Claire · Mar 12, 2025
Putin Reportedly Eager To Drag Out Ukraine Ceasefire Talks But Likely To Accept Truce Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely agree to a truce eventually, but will seek to make sure his conditions are met before, Bloomberg reported Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025
Out of Putin’s war and Trump’s treachery, a new Europe is being born The EU has its Trojan horses and Nato’s cornerstone has crumbled. But European allies, including the UK, are bound by an urgent shared purpose, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Far-right Romania Politician Loses Appeal Against Presidential Vote Ban Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Tuesday lost an appeal against a decision barring him from standing in the country's presidential election re-run, as hundreds protested outside the court. International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025
Facing Trump And Putin, Are The EU's Defence Plans Enough? Faced by a menacing Russia and unreliable United States, the EU is pushing a mammoth plan to boost its defences that Brussels says could unlock up to 800 billion euros ($860 billion). International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025
EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European parliament to ramp up defence spending, as leaders mobilise to find common ground on the military future of the continent. Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 NATO chief assures Western Balkans of alliance support and urges flexibility in Kosovo, Serbia talks NATO’s secretary general, in his first trip to the once-volatile Western Balkans, has underscored the alliance’s “steadfast commitment” to its security
The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025 Calls to spend billions more on bombs and drones spark alarm CALLS for the UK Government to spend billions more on “off-the-shelf” bombs and drones have sparked alarm.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025 Turkey eyes opportunities in Africa as France withdraws its military presence France's recent military withdrawals from the Sahel and West Africa are leaving a void that Turkey is keen to exploit, experts told RFI. But while Turkey is profiting from its position as a NATO member and experienced arms exporter, it needs to be careful not to overstretch itself in terms…
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025 Macron hosts European military chiefs to discuss Ukraine security guarantees French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a crucial meeting in Paris on Tuesday with military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries – including the United Kingdom and Turkey – to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine should a peace agreement with Russia emerge.
International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025 Military Chiefs In Paris To Discuss Ukraine Security Guarantees Military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any negotiated truce with Russia are to meet in Paris on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2025 NATO’s Rutte backs Bosnia after separatist moves by Serbian region Visit to Sarajevo comes after Bosnian Serb leaders bar federal judicial authorities and police from Republika Srpska.
International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025 Far-right Romanian Candidate Appeals Presidential Vote Ban Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Monday appealed a decision barring him from standing in a presidential vote re-run, which has sparked violent clashes and plunged the EU and NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine into deeper uncertainty.
Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025 Keir Starmer to host second 'Coalition of Willing' summit on sending UK, French and more troops to Ukraine The British action comes as Ukraine and the US are set to hold talks on ending Vladimir Putin’s three-year war
International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025 Far-right Candidate Excluded From Romania Presidential Vote Romania's electoral bureau on Sunday rejected far-right hopeful Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the re-run of last year's annulled presidential election, sparking outrage among his supporters in Bucharest.
International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025 EU Chief Sees US As 'Allies' Despite 'Differences' The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025 UK's nukes and fighter jets in doubt amid reliance on America, experts warn Experts are questioning Britain’s ability to maintain its nuclear arsenal and operate fighter jets in light of shifting US foreign policy ...