Threats facing NATO 'no match' for the alliance, says new chief of military operations The position of SACEUR has always been held by a US military general since its creation in 1951. Euronews · Jul 4, 2025
Why it matters for European security if an American no longer commands Nato troops – by a former Trident submarine commander Gen Christopher Cavoli is due to come to the end of his term as Supreme Allied Commander Europe (Saceur) this summer. Since 1951, this post has been filled by American four-star officers, admirals or generals. The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025
Concerns over US NATO engagement as 'Coalition of the Willing' meets As US President Donald Trump's pauses his recent barrage of tariffs on global trading partners, NATO allies are alerted to signals pointing to diminished US engagement in defending the alliance. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
The Latest: Trump is expected to sign executive orders to boost coal President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,135 These are the key events on day 1,135 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv solving its troop shortages, says top US general in Europe Gen Christopher Cavoli says Russia has lost 4,000 tanks, comparable to whole US fleet; Kremlin goes to war against Elton John. What we know on day 1,136 The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025
Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop drawdown in Europe While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region. Euronews · Apr 3, 2025
French Patrol Aircraft Threatened By Russian Military: Minister A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable". International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
Hundreds of parachutists drop over Dutch heath to commemorate World War II operation Hundreds of paratroopers have dropped out of near-cloudless skies over a heath in the central Netherlands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of World War II’s most daring — but ultimately unsuccessful — missions, Operation Market Garden The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024
General Cavoli Emphasizes US Commitment To NATO And Europe General Cavoli emphasizes NATO's role in maintaining peace amidst conflict with Russia, highlighting readiness for potential conflicts. Top News · Jun 8, 2024
War, AI and more war: the 2024 Bilderberg agenda is sure to set off alarm bells The secretive annual summit has tried to counter its arcane reputation, but its guest list still reads like a conspiracist’s who’s who of who rules the world The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2024
Moscow says west ‘playing with fire’ over Ukraine – as it happened The country’s foreign ministry said the supply of long range weapons to Ukraine by the UK and US had led to an escalation in the conflict The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Kharkiv campaign won’t deliver major Russian breakthrough – Nato general Ukraine accuses invaders of killing civilians and setting up human shields; sanctions over North Korean arms supply to Russia. What we know on day 814 The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2024
Putin's forces 'will outgun Kyiv 10-1 in artillery shells if Republicans stop Ukraine aid' - US general General Christopher Cavoli, head of US European Command, stressed ’the severity of this moment cannot be overstated’ Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2024
Top News · Apr 10, 2024 Ukraine Faces Urgent Need For U.S. Munitions Support U.S. Gen. Cavoli warns Congress of Ukraine's urgent need for munitions support against Russia, highlighting the critical role of 155mm artillery shells.
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024 OPINION - Vladimir Putin has a 10-year-war plan aimed at dominating Europe Senior Nato analysts have advised the Supreme Commander of the alliance, General Christopher Cavoli, that Vladimir Putin is already carrying out a 10-year offensive to expand Russia’s power across Europe. “We may already be in year two of the plan, starting with the invasion of Ukraine two years ago,” a…
Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2024 Biggest NATO drills since Cold War to start next week The drill will involve about 90,000 personnel and rehearse NATO’s execution of its regional defence plans.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023 ‘That’s our guy’: how UK military chief became key Nato liaison in Ukraine Adm Sir Tony Radakin recognised in Washington and Kyiv as an increasingly important actor
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Xi holds first call with Zelensky since Russia’s invasion – and promises delegation to Kyiv Beijing is trying to bolster its claim to be a neutral peacemaker, but in reality, China’s president has provided plenty of diplomatic cover for Vladimir Putin
Reuters · Feb 13, 2023 Ukraine talks further aid with U.S. as training on modern tanks starts Ukraine's top general and the top U.S. Army commander in Europe discussed further military aid for Kyiv on Monday as allies began training Ukrainian troops on the Leopard 2 and other modern battle tanks that are to boost the country's defence.
Reuters · Jan 19, 2023 Russia to stay a threat even if it loses war, says top NATO officer Russia will remain a threat to NATO even if its forces are defeated in Ukraine, a top military official in the Western alliance said on Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 Live updates | Ukraine: 4 more killed in Sievierodonetsk A Ukrainian regional governor says that four people have been killed in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk over the past 24 hours by Russian shelling
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 US general: No need to add ground forces in Sweden, Finland The U.S. general nominated to take over European Command tells senators that Sweden and Finland’s push to join NATO won’t require putting more U.S. ground forces into either country
Roll Call · May 26, 2022 Ukraine looms over the US general charged with leading NATO - Roll Call The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Christopher Cavoli, Biden's pick to be the U.S. general at NATO.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2022 Search for Supreme Court leaker falls to former Army colonel When Gail Curley began her job as Marshal of the U.S. Supreme Court less than a year ago, she would have expected to work mostly behind the scenes: overseeing the court’s police force and the operations of the marble-columned building where the justices work