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Vladimir Putin victory would lead to bloc’s members spending ‘trillions’ more on defence, says Mark Rutte

New US president shakes up World Economic Forum with call for lower oil price, interest rate cut, increase in Nato spending, and criticised Europe

Political leaders across the world urge good relations with the new president, with some expressing concern.

NATO announces increased defense spending and production with Trump's return, emphasizing unity and strength for global security.

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland, Canada and Panama create destabilizing uncertainty about the short-term intent of the U.S. and the long-term nature of its approach to international relationships. NATO’s leadership will have to work adroitly to avoid a crisis.

Taskforce to act as ‘security camera of the Baltic’ after string of suspected sabotage incidents on critical infrastructure

Donald Trump’s return to the White House poses existential questions for Nato. Divisions in the west over how to deal with the Russia-Ukraine war have figured prominently since Trump won re-election. But it is transatlantic burden-sharing that could be Nato’s biggest concern.

NATO launches Baltic Sentry mission to protect undersea cables in response to Russian activities in Baltic Sea. Enhanced surveillance and deterrence effort...

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

NATO countries on the Baltic Sea will look to boost security when they meet in Helsinki on Tuesday, following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables widely blamed on Russia.