EU defense czar accuses Trump of seeking to dismantle bloc’s unity – POLITICO
He pointed to passages in the strategy urging Washington to “cultivate resistance” inside European countries and to work…
How Belgium became Russia’s most valuable asset – POLITICO
Spooking the horses According to several of those close to the discussions, the reparations loan proposal started to…
No ‘finalized’ peace plan on Ukraine – POLITICO
“Ministers agreed we need to agree on the funding options as a matter of urgency,” Kallas told reporters…
US begins troop drawdown in Romania – POLITICO
Roughly 1,000 American soldiers will remain in Romania, the ministry said, emphasizing that they will continue to “contribute…
Pressure mounts on NATO allies to go all-in on Trump arms scheme for Ukraine – POLITICO
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have pledged $2 billion in four separate PURL packages. And…
NATO agonizes over leaky air defenses while Russian threat grows – POLITICO
Flexible response Still, strengthening allied air defenses may also require giving a broader mandate to Grynkewich. Historically, national…
Trump says ready for ‘major’ Moscow sanctions if NATO stops buying Russian oil – POLITICO
Trump said he believes ending Russian oil purchases, combined with the imposition of tariffs on China of 50…
Loss for Trump as Denmark chooses Franco-Italian air defense system over US Patriots – POLITICO
The race that pitted the SAMP/T against the Patriot was closely watched — it was the first test of…
European countries to borrow billions from EU to rearm Ukraine – POLITICO
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Hungary, and Lithuania have formally expressed an interest in requesting the loans, the…