The Latest Breaking News on NATO

US support to maintain UK’s nuclear arsenal is in doubt, experts say

Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace Trident

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025

Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears

PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2025

Faced With Russia, EU's Defence Must Include Turkey

Turkey, with NATO's second-largest army and a Black Sea coastline, is looking to play a key role in Europe's security after Washington's pivot away from the region.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025

European leaders agree defence ramp-up to support Ukraine – but Hungary continues to block progress

Leaders of the 27 EU countries have agreed in principle to a massive increase in defence spending at a summit that was hastily organised in the wake of Donald Trump’s withdrawal of support for Ukraine.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it

The US-EU relationship is at its most fragile point since the build-up to the Iraq war in 2003. While President Donald Trump openly questions Nato and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire for peace, EU leaders have continued to voice their unequivocal support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

What would a French nuclear umbrella over Europe really mean?

Emmanuel Macron has proposed opening a dialogue with other European countries on France's nuclear deterrent, raising questions about what a French nuclear umbrella over Europe might entail – although the Élysée has stressed that France is not seeking to deploy nuclear weapons outside the country, or to revise the nuclear…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7, 2025

‘Fair enough’ for US to expect Europe to do more on defence, suggests minister

Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak to European leaders on Friday, as the UK’s diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine continues.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

Minister ridicules Reform claims Labour is ‘terrified’ of party – as it happened

Stephen Kinnock responds to US president’s comments that he would not support Nato countries that do not spend enough on defence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Trump Again Casts Doubt On His Commitment To NATO

President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed doubts over his commitment to the NATO alliance, saying countries that are not spending adequately on their militaries do not deserve defense.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025

Russia warns Starmer’s peacekeeping troops plan would amount to ‘direct war’

Starmer rallies up to 20 countries to deploy troops in post-war Ukraine as Europe rearms – but Russia says ‘it can’t be allowed’

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025