France snaps back at NATO chief Rutte in feud over Europe’s defense muscle – POLITICO
Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power, however, his administration has insisted that Washington will be less…
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…
Europe needs US military support, says NATO’s secretary-general
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted on Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without…
European leaders learn to say ‘no’ to Donald Trump
LONDON (AP) — No more fawning praise. No more polite workarounds and old-style diplomacy. And no one is…
Trump defense strategy charges allies to ensure their security
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon released a priority-shifting National Defense Strategy late Friday that chastised U.S. allies to…
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump took center stage in his whirlwind visit to the World…
Trump downplaying NATO’s Afghanistan involvement causes distress in UK
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump should apologize for…
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era – POLITICO
Merz urged European nations to move swiftly to boost their defense spending and economic competitiveness in order to…
EU thinks its unity stopped Trump in his tracks – POLITICO
Brussels exhaled on Wednesday after Trump announced he was backing away from threats of imposing tariffs on countries…
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…
Trump-NATO framework unclear, sovereignty is a red line
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan. 22, 2026. Marko Djurica |…
NATO chief Rutte transforms from ‘Teflon Mark’ to a ‘Trump whisperer’
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — For days it seemed there was no way out of the latest standoff…