The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Putin Reportedly Believes He Will Be Killed If He Doesn't Achieve War Goals: 'They Will Hang Me'

Different reports and assessments have determined that Putin has decided to escalate the war as Moscow fails to make meaningful gains.

International Business Times · Aug 31

Defence spending is an insatiable beast. John Healey is right to tame it

The MoD grossly overspends then claims poverty. It’s high time it was treated as just one part of a progressive government, says John McTernan, former special adviser to the Ministry of Defence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Macron in Sweden to sign multi-billion euro frigate deal and strengthen strategic partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Stockholm on Monday to finalise a multi-billion euro deal with his Swedish counterpart for four French frigates.

Euronews · Aug 31

US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Polish special forces are training with US Green Berets in Germany on drone warfare tactics. The joint exercise incorporates lessons learned from Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. The training simulates moving through enemy lines and conducting drone strikes on key locations.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said NATO military activity in the Arctic poses a direct security threat to Moscow. His warning comes as NATO expands its presence through Arctic Sentry, while Russia maintains extensive military infrastructure and develops a shipping route to Asia. China has also increased activity there recently.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

NATO's Arctic activity poses 'direct threat' to Russia, Lavrov warns

Russia views NATO’s growing activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to strengthen its presence in the region amid tensions with Moscow and US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.

France 24 · Aug 31

Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning ‘massive strikes’ on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year

Russia’s defence ministry preparing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as death toll from warehouse strike rises to 38. What we know on day 1,650

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31

AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Members of the Polish special forces are taking part in an exercise that simulates moving through enemy lines and launching a drone strike on a key enemy location

The Independent UK · Aug 31

'The People Will Have the Last Say': Iceland Rejects EU Talks Despite Trump's Arctic Ambitions

Icelanders voted against reopening EU membership talks, prioritising national sovereignty and fishing rights amid concerns about North Atlantic security and Trump's Greenland ambitions

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

Ukraine war briefing: Nuclear plant has lost power and running on generators, UN watchdog says

Russian-occupied plant has only 10-day diesel supply on site for generators; Kyiv investigates deadly attack on warehouse. What we know on day 1,649

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30