Nato ‘very disappointing’, says Trump, in fresh attack ahead of Rutte speech – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions. Euronews · Apr 9
Trump says Nato ‘turned their backs’ on US despite chief’s assurances IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 9
'NATO in grave danger after Iran war,' former US NATO ambassador tells Euronews US President Trump's frequent threats to leave NATO, as well as the US army's heavy use of expensive, military assets in Iran has weakened the alliance, former US ambassador to NATO tells Euronews. Euronews · Apr 9
Trump blasts Nato 'for not being there when we need them' for Iran war in 'frank' talks with Rutte US president, who has previously raised the possibility of the US quitting Nato, renews attack on alliance Evening Standard · Apr 9
Iran is a turning point for Europe’s liberation – from Donald Trump The US president’s cry-wolf threats are losing their effect while European leaders are, at last, shifting from sycophancy to opposition, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Iran will ‘never have a nuclear weapon’ while accusing Tehran of doing ‘poor job’ in Hormuz Netanyahu approves direct negotiations with Lebanon after the deadliest strikes in single day The Independent UK · Apr 9
Trump rants ‘NATO wasn’t there’ as he reportedly weighs plans to punish allies unhelpful with Iran war President Donald Trump said that NATO allies ‘were tested, and they failed’ during Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 9
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened This live blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Nato boss fails to quell Trump’s anger after ‘frank and open’ White House talks Mark Rutte pointed to the ‘positive’ action being taken by the UK during a meeting with the US president. Evening Standard · Apr 9
Nato boss fails to quell Trump’s rage after ‘frank and open’ talks on Iran Mark Rutte pointed to the ‘positive’ action being taken by Sir Keir Starmer The Independent UK · Apr 9
Nato chief says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war Mark Rutte praises ‘very frank’ talks but declines to say if president discussed potential withdrawal from alliance The Guardian - US · Apr 9
UK and Nato allies ‘turned backs’ on Americans over Iran, says White House Donald Trump says the military alliance was ‘tested and they failed’ during the conflict Evening Standard · Apr 8
NATO chief faces scrutiny from European countries for endless support of ‘Daddy’ Trump Is Mark Rutte’s cozy relationship with the president even working as the US president bombed Iran? The Independent UK · Apr 8
Euronews · Apr 8 Rutte meets Trump in Washington amid US threat to leave NATO The Secretary General faces a delicate task: persuading Trump of the benefits of remaining in NATO, or risking deeper isolation in an increasingly unstable world. While Rutte’s reliance on flattery towards the US president has unsettled some allies, NATO observers say it's necessary.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – as it happened US vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest
Euronews · Apr 3 Fact check: How can a country actually withdraw from NATO? Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic alliance over European countries' reticence to join the war in Iran. However, questions remain over how exactly he would be able to do so, both under domestic law and NATO treaties.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2 Europe should lift sanctions on Russian energy amid Iran crisis, Viktor Orbán says as he taunts Tusk – as it happened The Hungarian prime minister said his Polish counterpart should worry about his own country and people, not Vladimir Putin
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Yvette Cooper to host talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz The diplomatic initiative is understood to include 35 countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations.
The Guardian - US · Apr 1 Can Trump pull the US out of Nato – and why is he considering it? The US president hinted at leaving the military alliance as he wages war on Iran with little support from allies
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Zelensky offers Russia an Easter truce to halt devastating energy strikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will ask US mediators to relay Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire to Russia, following the Kremlin's claim of lacking detailed proposals. The proposed ceasefire is conditional on Russia ceasing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with Ukraine reciprocating by stopping strikes on Russian…
Euronews · Mar 27 'The US must not divert weapons for Ukraine to Iran,' Finnish defence minister tells Euronews The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets.
Euronews · Mar 26 'NATO safer under Trump,' says Secretary General Mark Rutte NATO Secretary General insists US President Donald Trump has made the alliance more resilient. Rutte justified Trump’s pressure on allies to spend more on defence and praised ability to draw Putin to the table for talks.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Trump lashes out at Nato again and claims alliance has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to help in Iran President renewed his criticism of the military alliance and claimed Tehran was ‘begging to make a deal’ to end the war
Euronews · Mar 26 Pentagon mulls redirecting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, reports claim With the Iran war showing no signs of winding down, the US might prioritise the Middle East over Ukraine not only in terms of its focus and attention, but also in terms of military aid, US media reported Thursday.