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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.

Euronews

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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Why Nato is struggling to rebuild itself in an increasingly threatening world

In the years after Nato was formed in 1949, its US and European members had a collective approach to defence with clear goals in common, largely built around the protection of western Europe against the Soviet Union. Throughout this era, the US and Europe both relied on the stability of…

The Conversation

NATO cannot be 'naive' about China's arms build-up, says Rutte

The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China's military build-up and support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to work together and assess the issue.

Euronews

NATO chief raises concern over China's arms buildup, calls on allies to work togather

NATO's chief has raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization's members and friendly nations to work together to keep free and open sea lanes in the region

The Independent UK

NATO Chief Says China Military Expansion 'Staggering'

China's expansion of its armed forces is "staggering", NATO's chief said on a visit to Japan beginning Tuesday aimed at "projecting" the alliance's power in the Asia-Pacific region.

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US will know in weeks if Russia serious about Ukraine ceasefire, Rubio says

Top US diplomat tells NATO counterparts Washington still committed to alliance.

Al Jazeera

As Europe pours money into defence, reliance on US remains a sticking point

Tensions with the United States are rising as Europe draws up plans to spend hundreds of billions of euros on defence. EU leaders say the bloc must prepare to rely less on American military support, but Washington has warned against shutting US arms makers out of future contracts. Analysts say…

Radio France Internationale

France raises alarm as Rubio seeks to reassure NATO allies

As tensions rise within the NATO alliance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Brussels to reassure uneasy allies, while France has voiced sharp concerns over President Donald Trump’s committment to Europe's security.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia to agree to a peace deal as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

Euronews

Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop drawdown in Europe

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

Euronews

US committed as ever to Nato and Trump is not against the alliance, says Rubio

Washington wants to see European countries increase defence spending to five per cent, the US secretary of state said

The Independent UK

US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco Rubio tells his 31 counterparts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reassured allies that Donald Trump is not anti-NATO and that the country will remain in the alliance, but he's also asking his counterparts to make sacrifices and raise defence spending to 5%.

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US Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's pick for ambassador to NATO

The US commitment to the military alliance has long been in doubt given Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of European allies and his apparent eagerness to foster ties with Vladimir Putin.

The Guardian - UK

European leaders agree now ‘not the time’ to lift sanctions against Russia

Support for Ukraine continues with divided opinion on Franco-British plan for ‘reassurance force’ to help ceasefire

The Independent UK

‘Coalition of the willing’ says Russia sanctions must not be eased – Starmer

The US appeared to signal its intention to help ease some sanctions on Russia following ceasefire talks earlier in the week.

The Independent UK

Who is in Starmer’s Coalition of the Willing? European leaders meet to discuss Ukraine-Russia war

Emmanuel Macron is hosting European leaders in Paris in the latest show of support for Ukraine in the war against Russia

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The Independent UK

Mystery deepens over four missing US soldiers in Lithuania after abandoned tank found

Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė says there are ‘positive signs’ following an overnight search and rescue operation in Pabradė

Evening Standard

Starmer in Paris for talks with Ukraine ‘coalition of the willing’

Sir Keir Starmer will use the gathering to highlight Vladimir Putin’s reluctance to co-operate with the US-led peace process.

Euronews

NATO chief in Warsaw: our response will be devastating if Russia attacks Poland

If anyone were to make a miscalculation, thinking that they would be able to attack Poland without consequences or attack any other ally, our Alliance would respond forcefully." Mark Rutte warned.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,127

These are the key developments on day 1,127 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

US Army says vehicle of four missing soldiers found in Lithuania

Lithuania’s military said four US soldiers and a tracked vehicle had gone missing on Tuesday afternoon.

Euronews

Four US soldiers still missing in Lithuania, NATO says

NATO clarified comments made by its chief, Mark Rutte, who suggested the four soldiers had died.

The Guardian - UK

Now is not the time for the US or Europe to go it alone, warns Nato chief

Mark Rutte says US wants reassurance European allies will ‘step up’ while Europe needs to know ‘Uncle Sam still has our back’

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