Trump Whirlwind To Test NATO Summit Unity Will he play nice? International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025
UK to expand nuclear deterrent with US fighter jets capable of carrying warheads Starmer to unveil purchase of 12 F-35A jets that can deliver tactical nuclear weapons, which may be kept at RAF bases The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
PM to announce ‘biggest strengthening of UK nuclear posture in a generation’ The decision represents a victory for the Royal Air Force. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
Mark Rutte's Latest Text To Donald Trump: How NATO's Top Boss Aims to Stabilise NATO Alliance The NATO leader also quipped in the text that Europe will 'pay' Trump in a 'big way'. International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2025
Trump shares texts from NATO chief praising ‘decisive action’ on Iran NATO Chief Mark Rutte also said Europe would increase defence spending in a ‘BIG way’ thanks to US pressure. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2025
‘Another big success’: Nato leader flatters Trump before The Hague summit Mark Rutte is keen to ensure US president’s support and secure agreement among members on defence spending The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
‘Europe is going to pay in a BIG way’: Donald Trump shares supposed fawning message from NATO chief although it sounds suspiciously like Trump himself Is Donald Trump writing his own fan mail? We Got This Covered · Jun 24, 2025
Trump questions mutual defence as NATO gets set to boost defence spending The US president casts doubt on Washington’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 clause ahead of two-day summit in The Hague. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2025
Europe’s pledge to spend more on military will hurt climate and social programmes Nato plan to increase military spending overlooks risks to security posed by environmental breakdown and social decay, say economists The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Nato chief warns China-Russia ploy could divide Western forces IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Nato sounds alarm over ‘massive’ Chinese military buildup and potential for Taiwan invasion Mark Rutte says China could use Russia to divide Nato’s attention and resources in Europe if it moves on Taiwan The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Drones, fences and roadblocks: How The Hague ramped up security for NATO summit The Dutch city has rolled out a major military and police operation called Orange Shield to protect heads of state attending the NATO summit. Euronews · Jun 24, 2025
Who is attending the NATO summit and what’s on the agenda? Continued support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression as well as higher defence spending by allies are key topics. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2025
Nato summit expected to be triumphant for Trump and deflating for Ukraine US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending target The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025 Nato members willingly increasing defence spending amid rising threat from Russia, says Rutte Exclusive: As alliance members arrive at The Hague summit, secretary general says Moscow capable of launching attack within three to five years
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 Trump’s strikes on Iran could upend delicate plans for NATO summit deal on defense spending NATO leaders hoping summit will result in commitment to spending 5 percent of GDP on defense amid threats from Russia
International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025 Flatterer-in-chief: How NATO's Rutte Worked To Win Over Trump When former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte took over as NATO chief last year his primary task was clear: keep Donald Trump on board should he come back to power.
International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025 NATO Summit Seeks To Keep Trump Happy -- And Alliance United NATO leaders will seek to lock in US President Donald Trump's commitment to their alliance with a summit pledge to boost defence spending, as they gather Tuesday in The Hague with global tensions soaring over Iran.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025 UK will commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 Keir Starmer says investment in national security will also deepen Britain’s commitment to Nato
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025 Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.
International Business Times · Jun 23, 2025 UK And Ukraine Agree To Deepen Ties As Zelensky Meets Starmer Seeking to shore up support more than three years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a surprise visit to London on Monday, cementing a military co-production deal.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Israel strikes Iran’s Fordow nuclear site as Trump hints at regime change The White House also scrambled on Monday to say Donald Trump was “simply raising a question” about the future of Iran’s ruling regime in posts on social media
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Nato to unveil new 5% defence spending target this week, chief indicates Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is among the world leaders expected in The Hague in the Netherlands this week for the Nato summit.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025 NATO set to unveil ambitious spending target at key summit NATO allies are poised to take a "quantum leap" by hiking defence spending to five percent of gross domestic product to counter the threat of Russia, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday, on the eve of a two-day summit.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 NATO chief says Ukraine remains vital at summit despite Zelenskyy's absence from leaders' meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte insists Ukraine will remain a vital topic at an alliance summit this week despite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s absence from a leaders’ meeting aiming to seal an agreement to boost military spending