EU leaders look to little-known mutual assistance pact amid Trump Nato jibes Members to plan how to assist each other in event of attack as transatlantic alliance faces worst crisis in its history The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Definitive UK Retort That Shut Down Kremlin's Ominous 'Sleep Well' Threat At the OSCE in Vienna, the UK envoy rejects Moscow's latest threat in blunt terms and demands the release of three detained monitors, signalling no shift in Britain's stance. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran war The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Pentagon Reportedly Considering Suspending Spain From NATO Due To Frustration Over Iran War The Pentagon is considering a range of options to show its discontent to NATO over what it claims is its lack of aid during the Iran war, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 24
Meloni and Trump’s cooling relationship marks the failure of an EU-MAGA middle ground As recently as October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump was heaping praise on Giorgia Meloni, telling the Italian prime minister how “beautiful” she was. The Conversation · Apr 24
Could Trump’s anger over Iran really impact the UK’s Falkland’s claim? Downing Street has insisted the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands ‘rests with the UK’ The Independent UK · Apr 24
'Back off you bully': Falkland Islanders and veterans send Trump message over Argentine claim support Argentina calls for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands amid reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory Evening Standard · Apr 24
No 10: Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance A Pentagon email suggested Donald Trump’s US administration could review its position on the UK’s claim to the Falkland Islands. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Pentagon considers suspending Spain from NATO, leaked email suggests An internal Pentagon email has revealed US anger at Spain and other NATO allies over blocked bases for Iran strikes and hints at pressure over defence spending. Euronews · Apr 24
Trump’s Falklands threat is an ‘insult’, says former military leader IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 24
Pentagon email floats punishing NATO allies over Iran war Washington has been considering sanctioning NATO allies over their non-involvement in the Iran war, with Spain in the spotlight after refusing the US use of its bases and airspace, according to reports. Euronews · Apr 24
UK insists Falklands sovereignty ‘rests with UK’ after Trump threat to withdraw US backing No 10 was forced to respond after an internal Pentagon email set out options for Mr Trump’s administration to punish Nato allies for refusing to join the US-Israeli strikes against Iran The Independent UK · Apr 24
Trump mulling US position on Falklands amid frustration with UK over Iran war The US president is an ally of Argentina’s Javier Milei and Mr Trump’s relationship with Sir Keir Starmer has deteriorated since the Iran war started. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni broke with Donald Trump The Italian prime minister and leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, Giorgia Meloni, has made fostering ties with foreign leaders a central part of her political strategy. A few years before winning Italy’s 2022 general elections, she started cultivating ties with the US and European conservative world as… The Conversation · Apr 24
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Pentagon floats suspending Spain from Nato and punishing other allies over perceived lack of support in Iran war The Trump administration renewed its verbal attacks on Nato and ‘free riding’ countries Friday
Euronews · Apr 24 Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.
Euronews · Apr 24 Russian soldiers should be banned from Schengen ‘for life’, Estonian PM tells Euronews Most of the Russian soldiers are "criminals" and should be kept out of the Schengen area for good, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Euronews. "Do you want these guys near your home? No, you don't."
The Independent UK · Apr 24 In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war In Baltic skies, there's a regular ballet of posturing between pilots from NATO nations and Russia
Euronews · Apr 23 Ukraine needs full not symbolic membership in the EU, Zelenskyy says With a €90 billion loan for Kyiv unlocked and a new package of sanctions against Russia going ahead, attention is turning to Hungary’s long-standing veto on Ukraine’s EU accession.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Do not expect the ‘special relationship’ to get better – even after Trump leaves office, warns ex-Nato chief In his second attack on the government’s defence policy in less than two weeks, Lord George Robertson warned that Britain’s military reliance on the US is ‘no longer tenable’
Euronews · Apr 23 EU leaders meet in Cyprus to talk Ukraine, Hormuz, energy and mutual defence One of the key issues at the summit will be Article 42.7 of the EU treaties, which provides mutual assistance in case of an armed attack. Member states want to develop a playbook to know how the article works in practice.
The Times of India · Apr 23 ‘Naughty or nice?’: Trump ranks Nato allies in tiers based on defence spending and support in Iran war The White House has reportedly created a 'naughty and nice' list for Nato allies, ranking them on contributions and support during the Iran war. This initiative aims to pressure nations that did not align with US positions, potentially impacting future military cooperation and strategic support.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 UK Allies Trigger 'Crisis Testing' Over Concerns US Commitment to NATO is Diminishing Under Donald Trump EU leaders meeting in Cyprus are quietly stress‑testing their mutual‑defence clause as doubts grow over how far the United States, under Donald Trump, can be relied on to uphold NATO commitments.
Euronews · Apr 23 Trump attacks against NATO allies 'painful', says former NATO chief Former NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the hostility US President Trump holds for NATO allies is 'painful' to see. He says Europe needs to move fast to become independent from US security architecture, and, where possible, make a preference for European weapons over US-made.
Euronews · Apr 23 Latvian defence minister has 'no doubt' US would aid NATO allies if needed Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds hailed an "excellent relationship" between the US and its allies despite President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric and threats to exit NATO.