The Latest Breaking News from Martin ODonnell

Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region. He also called the seizure of Russian trade vessels by EU countries piracy, warning that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries seize Russian commercial ships.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

A Russian drone rigged with explosives turned up at a German airport, and US intel warns Putin could test NATO next

NATO thus far has chosen not to escalate; it may have to change.

We Got This Covered · Aug 9

Burnham hosts Zelensky and offers ‘Stone Cloak’ devices just a week after taking PM job

Britain will hand over the intellectual property behind its new ‘Stone Cloak’ electronic warfare system to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 26

NATO still in the dark over US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops

The US has not specified to NATO which operations will be impacted as part of the Pentagon's decision to remove 5,000 soldiers from German territory. European nations have been preparing for an eventual change in US force posture, but were not consulted before this announcement.

Euronews · May 5

Halo composer Marty O'Donnell welcomes Trump endorsement in Nevada Congress race, despite previous statements that Trump is an 'idiot' he loathes

A lot can change in politics.

PC Gamer · Apr 15

NATO intercepts a second Iranian missile in Turkish airspace

NATO says it "stands ready" to defend its members' territory after Iranian ballistic missiles entered Turkish airspace. Ankara said on Monday it shot down a second missile in a week in the south east part of Türkiye.

Euronews · Mar 9

Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

U.S.-brokered talks have taken Russian and Ukrainian delegations to Geneva although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire

The Independent UK · Feb 17

More talks, less Tomahawks? Trump's stick drives Putin back to negotiations

US and NATO representatives have recently alluded to the potential for a breakthrough in forcing Putin to the negotiating table. US President Donald Trump is due to decide if he'll give Ukraine access to Tomahawk missiles on Friday, but it appears the weapons were part of a game plan.

Euronews · Oct 17, 2025

Former Bungie composer on madcap Congressional run says he's part Reagan, part McCartney, and Tolkien about tearing it all down: 'The Ring of Power needs to be thrown into Mount Doom'

Marty O'Donnell says what's happening in Congress is "like a walk in the park compared to making Halo 2."

PC Gamer · May 15, 2024