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’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025
Doubts over fate of four missing U.S. soldiers previously declared dead in Lithuania by NATO secretary general NATO Secretary General said the soldiers had been killed but the organization later said this was not confirmed and that the search for them was continuing The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Sweden plans largest military buildup since the Cold War amid Russia threat and uncertain US-EU ties Sweden’s prime minister says his government wants to ramp up defense spending to a target of 3.5% of the Nordic country’sgross domestic product, marking its largest military buildup since the Cold War The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Estonian MPs Pass Bill To Limit Voting Rights For Russian Minority Estonian lawmakers voted Wednesday to ban the country's large Russian minority and other non-EU residents from voting in local elections, as the Baltic state warily eyes Moscow. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025
Readiness 2030: How is Europe planning to rearm and can it afford it? Europe has become convinced that its American ally will no longer guarantee its security, and has decided to rearm massively. How does it plan to do this? Can it afford it? And what impact will this new scenario have on its geostrategic position, but also on its economic and industrial… Euronews · Mar 26, 2025
Sweden To Boost Defence Spending $30 Bn Over A Decade Sweden will increase defence spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation's biggest rearmament push since the Cold War. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025
Airbus chairman sees ‘strong indications’ an emboldened Putin is mobilizing forces to attack NATO’s eastern flank Putin may seize the moment to build a strategic land bridge via the Suwałki Gap, which links the Russian ethnic enclave of Kaliningrad to its client state of Belarus. Fortune · Mar 26, 2025
Who is Zalmay Khalilzad, the would-be broker between the Taliban and Trump? Donald Trump could once again turn to his ally Zalmay Khalilzad, the chief architect of the Doha Deal, as his Afghanistan go-between. Some experts fear that would be a mistake, as Arpan Rai reports The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for peace in Ukraine While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration. Euronews · Mar 26, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,126 These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025
Maritime truce would end a sorry war on the waves for Russia that set back its naval power ambitions Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade on Ukraine, only to see its fleet stunningly defeated during a contest for control of the Black… The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025
On US Visit, Estonia Warns Of Putin 'Upper Hand' Through Talks Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress. International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
What will a new defence agreement in southeastern Europe mean for the region? The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent. Euronews · Mar 25, 2025
Could US forces in Europe face a refusal of supply and support? US threats to abandon Ukraine and European allies leads to one outburst of anger. Experts say they could lead to more. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 Kubilius: EU needs at least €70 billion to strengthen military mobility The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview.
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 Trump insists Usha Vance's visit to Greenland is 'friendly' Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as Trump continues to suggest the US could take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025 In defiance of Donald Trump, is a European ‘security council’ emerging? With the US threatening unilateral withdrawal, even from the top Nato military post, five European nations must fill the vacuum
Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2025 Thousands rally in Serbia against Trump son-in-law’s real estate project Demonstrators protest Jared Kushner’s plan to transform former army HQ bombed by NATO into luxury hotel, shopping site.
The Fashion Central · Mar 24, 2025 Starmer ‘Coached’ Zelensky Behind the Scenes as PM Breaks Silence on Explosive Trump Row Sir Keir Starmer quietly dispatched his national security adviser to Kyiv to help Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky smooth things over with Donald Trump.
Euronews · Mar 24, 2025 Does France have what it takes to lead Europe’s defence initiatives? As the EU faces increasing security challenges, questions have arisen over whether France has the military capability to lead a joint defence initiative.
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025 Giorgia Meloni’s government is still supporting Ukraine and backing NATO. Italy’s aerospace and defence sectors help explain why US President Donald Trump’s pivot toward Russia amid its war in Ukraine has collided with the stance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, which has always shown unwavering support for Kyiv as well as loyalty to Washington. When Trump came to power, Meloni wanted to appear connected to his…
Latin Times · Mar 24, 2025 Greenland PM Says Usha Vance's Visit Is No Longer Harmless: 'Only Purpose is to Demonstrate Power' Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede slammed visits to the territory by Usha Vance and Mike Waltz as Trump continues to tout its annexation
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025 Ukraine will need major rebuilding when war ends − here’s why the US isn’t likely to invest in its recovery with a new Marshall Plan President Donald Trump wants Ukraine to repay the United States for helping to defend the country against Russia’s invasion.
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025 What does the Ukraine ceasefire mean for Europe? Several weeks have now passed since the infamously heated argument between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump on February 28 in the Oval Office. Zelensky has now accepted the partial ceasefire demanded by the US, paving the way for negotiations to reach a peace agreement with Russia.
Fortune · Mar 24, 2025 Meet the startups hoping to help Europe counter Russia, without America's help When a $400 drone can destroy a multi-million-dollar tank, defense departments need to radically rethink their procurement.