Germany’s Merz confident after emerging unharmed from Trump ‘show’ – POLITICO
When asked about concrete outcomes, Merz said he had “no doubt at all that the American government is…
The UK’s Brexit dream is dead – POLITICO
Despite virtually every politician in Britain telling voters they want fewer arrivals, competing economic pressures have pushed ministers…
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…
US demand ‘really unrealistic’ for 5% increase in NATO defense spending: German defense minister
BRUSSELS German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the US demand that NATO allies immediately raise their defense spending…
The missile math just isn’t in Ukraine’s favor – POLITICO
The counterassault was the most sophisticated Ukraine has launched so far. Dubbed “Spiderweb,” the operation saw dozens of…
Britain’s in a legal minefield as it tries to hand Abramovich billions to Ukraine – POLITICO
Tan Albayrak, a sanctions lawyer at Reed Smith, agreed: “I do not see a legal basis, either way,…
Denmark to drop ‘frugal’ stance on EU budget, says PM Frederiksen – POLITICO
Frederiksen argued the EU needs the funds to bolster its defenses amid Russia’s assault on Ukraine. “For me,…
EU approves fighter jet joint venture between Japan, U.K. and Italy
Brussels – The European Commission said Monday that it has approved a plan for Japanese, British and Italian…
Britain is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to Trump
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, get its army ready to fight…
Britain announces $20B boost to make armed forces ‘battle ready’
A concept image of one of 12 newly announced Submersible Nuclear Ships (SSN), in development under the AUKUS…