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NATO secretary-general tells Trump he's motivating alliance members to spend more on defense

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is praising President Donald Trump for motivating fellow transatlantic alliance members to step up defense spending and getting Russia to the negotiating table for talks about its grinding war against Ukraine

NATO secretary-general tells Trump he's motivating alliance members to spend more on defense
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Trump says he hopes Russia will do the right thing on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his special envoy Steve Witkoff is in serious discussions with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says he hopes Russia will do the right thing on Ukraine
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EU countries should suggest flagship European defence projects -Commission draft paper

The European Commission will invite EU countries to swiftly agree on their most pressing defence needs with a view to launching "large-scale pan-European flagship

EU countries should suggest flagship European defence projects -Commission draft paper
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Poland's president urges U.S. to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory, FT reports

Poland's president has called on the U.S. to transfer nuclear weapons to its territory as a deterrent against future Russian aggression, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Poland's president urges U.S. to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory, FT reports
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President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has again called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons to Poland as a deterrent to Russia

President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland
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Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington,

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework

Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts say, as Europe scrambles to bolster its defence and find

Turkey could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework
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EU needs joint approach to defence procurement, Germany's Pistorius says

Europe needs a much more unified approach regarding the procurement of military equipment, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, adding that

EU needs joint approach to defence procurement, Germany's Pistorius says
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Polish PM urges Turkey to play key role in Ukraine peace process

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he urged Turkey to play a key role in any peace process for Ukraine during talks with President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday.

Polish PM urges Turkey to play key role in Ukraine peace process
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Prince William to visit UK troops in Estonia next week

Prince William will travel to Estonia next week to visit British troops involved in NATO operations there as part of the UK's drive to show solidarity with its allies and highlight

Prince William to visit UK troops in Estonia next week
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In rare meeting without U.S. ally, Western army chiefs meet to show Ukraine unity

More than 30 army chiefs among Washington's closest allies met in Paris on Tuesday without their U.S. counterparts, seeking to take on more

In rare meeting without U.S. ally, Western army chiefs meet to show Ukraine unity
Europe|Political|US|World

US, British commanders show unity after Trump uncertainties

U.S. and British commanders said on Tuesday joint military exercises were vital for providing Europe with a deterrent to Russia, a show of unity after

US, British commanders show unity after Trump uncertainties
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NATO's Rutte urges Kosovo and Serbia to speed up dialogue, normalise ties

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday the alliance is committed to its peacemaking mission in Kosovo and urged political leaders in Belgrade and Pristina to speed up

NATO's Rutte urges Kosovo and Serbia to speed up dialogue, normalise ties
Economy|Europe|Political

Report says German military is ageing and shrinking as parties seek funding

Germany's military is ageing and shrinking, the parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces warned on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a bid to overhaul borrowing rules to

Report says German military is ageing and shrinking as parties seek funding
Economy|Election|Europe|Political

Jens Stoltenberg's shock return to Norway politics upends polls before election

After Jens Stoltenberg answered questions in a routine session in Norway's parliament, the buzz outside the chamber was anything but normal.

Jens Stoltenberg's shock return to Norway politics upends polls before election
Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte tells Bosnian leaders to 'take responsibility' amid crisis

NATO will not let a security vacuum develop in Bosnia and Herzegovina at this time of crisis but political leaders should work together to resolve problems,

NATO's Rutte tells Bosnian leaders to 'take responsibility' amid crisis
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NATO chief vows 'unwavering' support for Bosnia's integrity after Serb separatist actions

NATO’s secretary general on Monday pledged the military alliance’s “unwavering” support for Bosnia’s territorial integrity after a series of Bosnian Serb separatist moves raised tensions nearly 30 years after the end of a bloody war

NATO chief vows 'unwavering' support for Bosnia's integrity after Serb separatist actions
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America is the world’s biggest arms exporter. Europe should know

America is the world’s biggest arms exporter. Europe should know

America is the world’s biggest arms exporter. Europe should know
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Higher European defence budgets a first step, production needed, NATO's Rutte says

Higher European defence budgets and a ramp-up of production by military equipment industries are necessary to secure Europe, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in a German

Higher European defence budgets a first step, production needed, NATO's Rutte says
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Poland mulls enshrining defence spending, plans army training for all men

Poland's President Andrzej Duda proposed enshrining defence spending of at least 4% of GDP in the constitution on Friday, while the government backed giving military training to all

Poland mulls enshrining defence spending, plans army training for all men
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Kyiv seeks more information about Meloni proposal for security guarantees

Kyiv said on Friday it was asking Italy for more information about a proposal by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to extend NATO's mutual defence umbrella to Ukraine without offering it

Kyiv seeks more information about Meloni proposal for security guarantees
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European leaders downplay skepticism from Trump about NATO solidarity

European Union leaders on Friday downplayed skepticism from U.S. President Donald Trump about solidarity among NATO members

European leaders downplay skepticism from Trump about NATO solidarity
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Europe scrambles to rearm as Trump threatens security guarantees and Russian threat looms. Here’s what to know

Europe scrambles to rearm as Trump threatens security guarantees and Russian threat looms. Here’s what to know

Europe scrambles to rearm as Trump threatens security guarantees and Russian threat looms. Here’s what to know
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Trump: If NATO members don't pay, US won't defend them

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Trump: If NATO members don't pay, US won't defend them
Political|US|World

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

President Donald Trump is expressing uncertainty that NATO would come to the United States' defense if the country were attacked

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11
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EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze

European leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence and continue to stand by Ukraine in a world upended by Donald Trump's

EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze
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How realistic is France's offer to extend its nuclear umbrella?

President Emmanuel Macron has said he will launch a strategic dialogue on extending the protection offered by France's nuclear arsenal to its European partners.

How realistic is France's offer to extend its nuclear umbrella?
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey ready to send troops to Ukraine if necessary, source says

Turkey, with the second largest army in NATO after the United States, could contribute to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, a Turkish defence ministry source said on

Turkey ready to send troops to Ukraine if necessary, source says
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Russia says Franco-British plan is bid to buy time for Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday that a French and British peace initiative on Ukraine was a bid to buy time for Kyiv and prevent its military collapse.

Russia says Franco-British plan is bid to buy time for Ukraine
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Swedish government proposes to contribute fighter jets to NATO in Poland

NATO's newest member Sweden plans to contribute up to eight Jas Gripen fighter jets to the defence alliance's air policing in Poland, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said

Swedish government proposes to contribute fighter jets to NATO in Poland
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Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons

The Kremlin on Thursday condemned what it called a highly confrontational speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he called Russia a threat to Europe and said Paris

Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet Rutte, participate in European Council on Thursday, spokesman says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to participate in the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday, his spokesman said.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet Rutte, participate in European Council on Thursday, spokesman says
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France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says

France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says

France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says
Economy|Europe|Political

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

The Czech government has decided to gradually raise its defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2030, from around 2% now, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday.

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says
Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO armies unprepared for drone wars, Ukraine commander warns

NATO armed forces are not ready for a modern drone war, the military commander in charge of Ukraine's unmanned systems warned, three years into a conflict with Russia in

NATO armies unprepared for drone wars, Ukraine commander warns
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

French fiscal woes crimp Macron's defence spending plans

President Emmanuel Macron wants to build up French defence spending as Washington threatens to pull its European security guarantee, but funding those plans as his

French fiscal woes crimp Macron's defence spending plans
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Trump's pick as NATO ambassador says US commitment to the alliance is 'ironclad'

President Donald Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador is reassuring senators at his confirmation hearing that the Trump administration’s commitment to the military alliance is “ironclad.”

Trump's pick as NATO ambassador says US commitment to the alliance is 'ironclad'
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's NATO nominee pledges to strengthen alliance despite Russian pivot

Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, pledged on Tuesday to strengthen NATO and said the Republican

Trump's NATO nominee pledges to strengthen alliance despite Russian pivot
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

"Beyond fundamentals": is Europe's arms race priced in?

Europe's rush to boost funding for military spending has sent defence stocks on a tear, though investors are now wondering how much more

"Beyond fundamentals": is Europe's arms race priced in?
Europe|Political|World

Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies

Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy
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Finland's intelligence service says it is closely watching US position on Russia

Finland's security and intelligence service Supo is closely watching how U.S. intelligence positions itself towards Russia under the Trump administration, Supo's chief said on

Finland's intelligence service says it is closely watching US position on Russia
Economy|Europe|Political

Belgium aims to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP this year

The Belgian government aims to accelerate defence spending by 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the coming months, the Belgian defence ministry said on Tuesday, confirming a report

Belgium aims to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP this year
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Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations

The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor

Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
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Rubio, Czech counterpart discuss Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskiy clash

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Rubio, Czech counterpart discuss Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskiy clash
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5 key takeaways from a frenetic weekend of Ukraine diplomacy

5 key takeaways from a frenetic weekend of Ukraine diplomacy

5 key takeaways from a frenetic weekend of Ukraine diplomacy
Europe|Political|US|World

Europe keeps trying with Trump on Ukraine and security despite Zelenskiy clash

Even as they have rallied to Volodymyr Zelenskiy's side after his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump, European leaders' approach to the war in

Europe keeps trying with Trump on Ukraine and security despite Zelenskiy clash
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The Latest: Britain's Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itself

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itself as world leaders met in London to discuss working together to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Latest: Britain's Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itself
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European leaders privately set out plans on defence spending, says NATO's Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that some European leaders had privately set out new plans on defence spending during a meeting in London, but he declined to give details,

European leaders privately set out plans on defence spending, says NATO's Rutte
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France's Macron urges calm after Trump and Zelenskiy clash

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S.

France's Macron urges calm after Trump and Zelenskiy clash

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