America 'now the least reliable partner in Nato', SNP MP warns AMERICA’S shift in stance on the Ukraine war has made it the “least reliable partner in Nato”, according to an SNP MP. The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025
Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP The Danish government has announced plans to bolster its military by setting up a 50 billion-kroner ($7 billion) fund that it says will raise the country’s defense spending to more than 3% of gross domestic product this year and next The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025
NATO Conducts Largest Combat Exercises On Eastern Border NATO conducts major combat exercises in Romania amid concerns over U.S. commitment to European security, emphasizing readiness and adaptation to evolving t... Top News · Feb 19, 2025
Is Donald Trump on a constitutional collision course over NATO? Over the past few weeks, United States President Donald Trump has let loose a flurry of executive orders aiming to impose the MAGA agenda unilaterally. The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025
A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the U.S. shifts its Europe stance under Trump NATO members are continuing their largest combat exercises of 2025 as worries grow in the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025
Does Europe Hold Any Cards In Ukraine Talks? Europe is struggling to make its voice heard as the United States barrels ahead with Russia on talks to end the war in Ukraine. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025
Macron To Host New Emergency Talks On Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron was set on Wednesday to host a new meeting on Ukraine in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he called an "existential threat" from Russia amid a shock policy shift in Washington. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025
Trump wants to do a deal for Ukraine’s critical minerals. Will Zelensky give him what he wants – or will Putin? The United States and Russia agreed to work on a plan to end the war in Ukraine at high-level talks in Saudi Arabia this week. Ukrainian and European representatives were pointedly not invited to take part. The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025
Vladimir Putin: I won’t allow Starmer’s plan for troops in Ukraine In scenes unthinkable six months ago, Moscow and Washington agree to restore full diplomatic ties The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Why the British army is so unprepared to send troops to Ukraine Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Britain is “ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary”. The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting Trump’s Ukraine peace talks and who is attending? The next week could prove the most fateful for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022 The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s interests matter more than any set of rules Last week in Europe, the United States sent some very strong messages it is prepared to upend the established global order. The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025
European leaders warn against Ukraine ceasefire without Russian peace deal Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns that ‘fragile ceasefire’ with Russia would be a ‘prelude’ to another war launched by Moscow. Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2025
Europe tries to shore up fragile unity as it realises it cannot rely on US Leaders attend Paris summit for urgent talks on Ukraine after week that showed how far values have diverged The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2025 Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank? The US, the world’s largest military spender, allocates $880bn to defence – more than the next eight countries combined.
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 European Leaders Meet To Address Security Concerns European leaders meet to address implications of U.S. diplomatic actions towards Ukraine and discuss enhancing defense capabilities and unity among EU nations.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 First Thing: European leaders meet as US and Russia lock them out of Ukraine talks The meeting, convened by Emmanuel Macron, comes as US officials prepare for talks in Riyadh with their Russian counterparts. Plus, the comprehensive ridiculing of New Zealand’s tourism campaign
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – as it happened UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in Paris
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer? Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 Ukraine and Europe reduced to bit players in US-Russian plans for peace Analysis: There has been no invitation for Ukraine, nor for Europe, to join the talks planned for US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, writes Sam Kiley
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 Zelensky warns that Putin will ‘100%’ occupy Europe if US withdraws Nato support The Ukrainian president stressed his country would not agree to any deal conducted without their involvement
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now
Salon · Feb 16, 2025 White House staff bashes Yglesias The blogger shared a photo of Defense Secretary Hegseth after rumors flew that he was drinking on the job
The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025 Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025 European Countries To Meet In Paris On Monday To Discuss Security: France FM France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war.