NATO allies cannot rely on America for their defense, warns US defense chief – POLITICO
The military alliance’s defense ministers are gathering in Brussels a few weeks before a high-stakes summit of NATO…
UK announces billions in fresh defense splurge amid worries about Russia – POLITICO
“We are being directly threatened by states with advanced military forces, so we must be ready to fight…
What Europe can gain from Ukrainian arms exports – POLITICO
But beyond this, the question of Ukrainian arms exports is also about supporting Europe’s new defense ecosystem. European…
Nicușor Dan starts nightmare new job as president of Romania – POLITICO
“Dan’s analytical approach could prove valuable in these complex negotiations at a time when eastern Europe is becoming…
Merz says Ukraine ceasefire talks could drag on for months – POLITICO
While confirming Germany’s continued military support for Ukraine, Merz said his government was actively pushing for a diplomatic…
Time for the EU to close the Brexit chapter – POLITICO
Almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum of 2016, the language from some European officials has barely changed.…
Macron invited to UK state visit in May — ahead of Trump – POLITICO
With a relaunch of Britain-EU relations on the horizon, the French leader’s visit will take place months before…
Europe needs roadmap from US on any troop pullout, says Finnish defense minister – POLITICO
Häkkänen’s comments echo those of German Defense Boris Pistorius, who last month asked his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth…
German-led push to open EU defense deal to UK and Canada hits French opposition – POLITICO
France is determined to secure more advantageous fishing rights in return for a U.K.-EU defense deal, according to several…
Greece announces ‘drastic’ €25B transformation of defense strategy – POLITICO
The new plan aims to modernize Greece’s armed forces as the country emerges from a decade-long financial crisis…
Trump promises ‘big, big problems’ if Zelenskyy backs out of minerals deal – POLITICO
Zelenskyy on Friday emphasized that Ukraine will not accept a minerals agreement that would jeopardize its accession to…
Poland gears up for war – POLITICO
“We are neighbors with the Russian Federation and its ally Belarus, so we don’t have a buffer between…