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US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine

Trump administration hardens stance against the Kremlin day after cancelling a planned summit with Russian leader

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

NATO Chief Brushes Off Concerns Of Trump-Zelensky Rift

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday downplayed concerns about tensions between Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while reiterating his belief that "only" the US president could achieve peace between Moscow and Kyiv.

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025

NATO leader jets to D.C. after Trump's "tough" Zelensky meeting

The meeting was scheduled before the White House pulled down a planned Trump-Putin summit.

Axios · Oct 21, 2025

What are NATO's national caveats and why do they hinder rapid response?

Mark Rutte, NATO's secretary general, said earlier this week that these national caveats "are holding us back" and "making us less effective".

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

EU vows to protect Spain from Trump's tariff 'punishment' over NATO spending

Donald Trump has threatened to unleash "trade punishment" on Spain in response to the country's refusal to meet NATO's 5% target.

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

NATO defence ministers meet to talk plans on tackling drone incursions

NATO defence ministers are meeting to address recent drone and jet incursions in European airspace. The alliance aims to create a “drone wall” with the EU to protect member states.

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

Tested By Russia, NATO Looks To Strengthen Its Defences

NATO defence ministers will look Wednesday at shoring up the alliance's ability to counter Russian air incursions, as fears grow that Moscow is testing the West in a grey zone between war and peace.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025

NATO defence ministers seek more arms for Ukraine as Western military support fades

A recent series of mysterious drone incursions and airspace violations by Russian war planes has fuelled concerns that President Vladimir Putin might be testing NATO’s defensive reflexes.

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

Nato chief mocks ‘broken’ Russian submarine as it resurfaces off English Channel

Moscow denied that its submarine had suffered a serious malfunction

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Russian Submarine Surfaces in France: Naval Protocol or Technical Meltdown?

According to reports, the Novorossiysk, a Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine operated by the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was observed navigating on the surface near Brittany on 9 October 2025.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025