As US recedes, NATO scrambles to find a new leader – POLITICO
The U.S. has 80,000 troops in Europe, a number that’s jumped by more than 25 percent since Russia’s…
The US said Ukraine would meet with Russia to discuss peace. That was news to Kyiv. – POLITICO
“I saw that someone said that there would be a meeting in Saudi Arabia. I do not know…
NATO spending target will be ‘considerably more than 3 percent’ – POLITICO
The future target should be agreed at NATO leaders’ summit in June in The Hague. “Over the next…
Trump’s uphill battle to make NATO allies hit his mega defense spending target – POLITICO
NATO split Trump’s demand is splitting the alliance’s European nations into three groupings, said Camille Grand, a former…
EU leaders deflect Trump on Greenland and on tariffs – POLITICO
“When targeted, unfairly or arbitrarily, the European Union will respond firmly,” she said. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
Lithuanian defense minister calls for ‘balance’ between US and European arms deals – POLITICO
Finding more money Last week, the Lithuanian government announced Vilnius will spend between 5 percent and 6 percent…
Pay for weapons to keep your freedom, warn Europe’s big five defense ministers – POLITICO
“It’s worth getting rid of bureaucratic barriers since there’s a war in Europe and you cannot treat [the]…
Meet JD Vance’s surprising European support network – POLITICO
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Trump reportedly wants NATO members to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP – POLITICO
During his first term, Trump had already suggested that NATO members should boost their defense spending to 4…