Top US official calls for ‘NATO 3.0’ – POLITICO
That means a “NATO 3.0,” he said, where Europeans pay more for their own defense and slim NATO’s…
UK to join NATO’s US arms-buying scheme for Ukraine – POLITICO
Last year, the program raised around $5 billion for Ukraine. Earlier this month, NATO chief Mark Rutte said…
NATO deploys to Greenland to keep Trump onside – POLITICO
But in practice, “the threat hasn’t changed since the Cold War,” said Friis, the professor. The U.S. can…
Rutte is wrong about European defense – POLITICO
European countries already collectively field advanced air forces, world-class submarines, significant naval power, cutting-edge missile and air-defense systems,…
EU heavyweights deepen rift with Rutte over Europe’s military power – POLITICO
“The biggest change in the fundamental reorientation is going on across the Atlantic: a rethinking that has shaken…
Mark Rutte is on collision course with European capitals over NATO – POLITICO
But in private, he is more forthright with Trump, according to a person familiar with Rutte’s thinking. “The…
Europe can’t defend itself without the US, NATO’s Rutte warns – POLITICO
Rutte went on to insist that the EU allow Ukraine to spend part of the bloc’s upcoming €90…
After outrage, Trump backtracks on criticism of UK troops in Afghan war – POLITICO
U.S. President Donald Trump said British troops “were among the greatest of all warriors” in the Afghan war,…
New US defense strategy downgrades Europe, elevates Greenland to American priority – POLITICO
The document argues that Europe is economically and militarily capable of defending itself, noting that non-U.S. NATO members…
Ukraine, Russia conclude second day of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi – POLITICO
The talks brought together senior military and intelligence officials from all three sides. Ukraine’s delegation included Defense Minister…
Trump’s torched allies confront the world without America – POLITICO
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who once called Donald Trump “daddy,” also found his private text to Donald Trump…
NATO’s Rutte says Europe should actually ‘be happy’ Trump’s in charge – POLITICO
According to Rutte, the big economies in Europe — including Spain, Italy and France — would have never…