The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Greenland deal protects Europe, says Trump as he hails ‘bond’ after tensions

The US president also told the United Nations that Iran faces a choice of annihilation or making a deal to end hostilities.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Russia could widen Ukraine war, test NATO with covert attacks, Europe warns

More than four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a stagnant frontline and intensifying covert activity across Europe are fuelling concern that Moscow could widen the conflict beyond Ukraine. Western officials and European leaders are warning of sabotage, cyberattacks, drone incidents and possible tests of NATO’s resolve.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Trump signs Arctic security pact with Denmark, Greenland after months of tensions

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed a security pact. This agreement expands American military access to the strategically vital Arctic island. It aims to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. The deal formally retains Danish sovereignty over Greenland while increasing US involvement. This pact follows…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

From ‘absurd’ offer to military threats: How Donald Trump’s bid for Greenland unfolded

President Donald Trump’s interest in a U.S. acquisition of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, first became publicly known in 2019

The Independent UK · Sep 22

A timeline of US President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland

US President Trump renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis. Greenland and Denmark firmly rejected any sale or takeover attempts. Tensions escalated with US military posturing and Danish preparedness for conflict. Ultimately, a deal was reached to bolster US military presence in Greenland. This agreement acknowledged Denmark's sovereignty…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Russia planning 'grey zone operations'? Why is Europe intuitively spooked

Much of what worries Western officials is not a tank invasion but something harder to pin down. Drones drifting into Baltic airspace, sabotage at airports, cyberattacks, plots involving criminal networks operating far from Russia's own territory. Individually, each incident can be denied or dismissed as an accident but likely form…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Tuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits

In today’s newsletter: Intelligence chiefs warn that Russia’s appetite for risk is growing, as sabotage and other covert attacks target countries supporting Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Trump gave no ‘concrete answer’ on key weapon export

Zelensky calls for an ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia and tells Trump he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin

The Independent UK · Sep 22

US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say

The United States plans to reopen military bases in southern and eastern Greenland. This move follows months of pressure from President Donald Trump. Denmark and Greenland will sign a new security agreement with the US. The deal aims to secure and defend the security of Greenland and the United States.…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

US, Denmark and Greenland sign security deal to bolster Arctic security

The United States, Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday signed a security agreement expanding US involvement in Greenland’s defence while affirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.

France 24 · Sep 21