June 8, 2025 Putin raises the stakes on ‘ghost fleet’ security, as NATO launches war games in the Baltic Sea NATO exercise shows alliance resolve as concerns grow about Russia's shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, with incidents of severed cables raising regional tensions
June 5, 2025 Germany's Merz to 'adapt' to Trump during high-stakes meeting on tariffs, defense German Chancellor Merz's meeting with President Trump is expected to cover trade disputes and defense concerns, with Merz backing Trump's call to increase NATO's military spending.
June 2, 2025 Ukraine-Russia peace talks yield no ceasefire, Zelenskyy warns Putin should not be 'rewarded' Ukraine reviews Russia's ceasefire terms after failed talks. Zelenskyy emphasizes no rewards for Putin and highlights NATO's importance in curbing Russian aggression.
May 2, 2025 New report warns NATO's data vulnerabilities could cost lives without US fix NATO's outdated digital systems could put lives at risk, a new report warns. Experts say U.S. leadership is key to fixing cloud security and data sharing.
May 1, 2025 For Putin, 'US is the main enemy,' Estonian foreign minister says Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the U.S. as the "main enemy" and aims to restore the Soviet empire. Estonia bolsters defense spending to 5% of GDP while welcoming HIMARS systems.
April 29, 2025 Norway raises security concerns over Manhattan-sized Arctic land sale as tensions rise Norway weighs blocking a €300M sale of 23 square miles of land over security concerns as international buyers seek foothold in strategic Svalbard territory.
April 10, 2025 Global system took advantage of America on trade and defense. That free ride is over The global free ride has to end. After WWII, the US allowed nations like Germany, France and Japan to rebuild through special trade and defense deals. Now, they need to be fair to America.
April 8, 2025 Trump admin fires Navy admiral at NATO targeted by conservative group The Trump administration has sacked a senior NATO official who was recommended by a conservative research group to be fired as part of a broader effort to purge of wokeness from the Pentagon.
April 3, 2025 Rubio demands NATO pony up, dismisses 'hysteria' over US role under Trump Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies they must make hard choices and increase defense spending to 5% to bolster capabilities in face of emboldened adversaries.
April 3, 2025 Rubio arrives in Brussels for NATO talks amid unease over Trump’s agenda Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at in Brussels Thursday for talks that allies hope will shed light on the U.S.’ future plans in Europe.