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'Paradigm Shift': Germany Says To Meet Trump's NATO Spending Target

Germany under new Chancellor Friedrich Merz surprised NATO allies on Thursday by signalling plans to massively boost defence spending to five percent of GDP as demanded by US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contracts

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the organization’s procurement agency is cooperating with police investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving the purchase of military equipment

The Independent UK

NATO weighs a US demand to massively hike defense spending as some struggle to meet the current goal

NATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand to massively ramp up defense investment to 5% of gross domestic product over the next 7 years

The Independent UK

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Russian Delegation, Without Putin, Arrives In Istanbul For Ukraine Talks

Putin was not included on a list of Moscow's negotiating team published by the Kremlin late Wednesday, after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky challenged him to turn up in person to the talks.

International Business Times

First direct peace talks between Moscow, Kyiv since 2022 to begin in Turkey

A Russian delegation landed in Istanbul on Thursday for the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in more than three years, Russian state media reported, but without President Vladimir Putin as many world leaders had urged.

Radio France Internationale

Nothing to see here! These politicians also deleted text messages

From Nokia-gate to Covid times, several EU politicians failed to give the public access to crucial Whatsapp conversations.

Euronews

NATO Hatches Deal On Higher Spending To Keep Trump Happy

NATO foreign ministers meeting in Antalya from Wednesday will look to forge a compromise deal on ramping up defence spending as allies scramble to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to agree to five percent of GDP at a summit next month.

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Dutch leader says NATO's chief insists allies should spend at least 3.5% of GDP on defense budgets

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says NATO’s chief wants the allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5% of GDP on their defense budgets at their summit next month

The Independent UK

NATO Chief Seeks Defence Spending At 5% Of GDP By 2032: Dutch PM

NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday.

International Business Times

Belgian-led NATO group patrols Baltic Sea near Estonia amid sabotage fears

Belgian and Dutch forces conduct surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO mission to monitor Russia and to protect undersea cables amid Baltic tensions.

Euronews

'You can count on us,' says Germany's president marking 70 years in NATO

Former West Germany sought protection as its 15th member on 6 May 1955 as concern grew about the Soviet army massed east of the Iron Curtain.

Euronews

'You can count on us.' German president marks 70 years of NATO membership with pledge for future

Germany's president says his country will step up in its new security role in Europe

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,156

These are the key events on day 1,156 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Mark Rutte urges allies to devote more funds, political energy to NATO alliance

Rutte was in Washington on Thursday for meetings with senior US officials, two months before he's due to chair a summit of US President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts in the Netherlands.

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The Guardian - AU

Dutton refuses to specify what Coalition’s $21bn of pledged defence spending would be used on

Opposition leader insists costings will be released prior to the election as Andrew Hastie says ‘America-first’ US means Australia’s defence must be prioritised

The Guardian - UK

Spain unveils €11bn plan to reach long-delayed Nato defence spending target

Spanish PM says ‘industrial and technological plan’ will ensure country commits to spending 2% of GDP on defence

Al Jazeera

Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots

Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for US air defence systems.

Euronews

Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after NATO Secretary General's visit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support for Ukraine remains 'unwavering.'

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Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief visits Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Kyiv

Mark Rutte makes pledge after Donald Trump blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting war; three hurt in ‘massive’ Russian drone attack. What we know on day 1,148

Euronews

NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during surprise visit to Odesa

Rutte's visit came days after two Russian ballistic missiles struck the centre of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 35 people, including two children, and injuring 119 others.

International Business Times

NATO's Rutte Says US-led Ukraine Peace Talks 'Not Easy'

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's push for a ceasefire and lasting peace in Ukraine was "not easy" and condemned Russia's "terrible pattern" of attacks on Ukrainian civilians.

Euronews

NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space

NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Russia is considering using nuclear weapons against satellites in space, which would be a violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.

Euronews

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

Japan and NATO vow to deepen security ties to counter threats from China and Russia

"A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a press conference with Rutte, who was visiting Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the alliance in October.

The Independent UK

Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte have vowed to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia

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