NATO 3.0 Vision Gains Momentum Before Ankara Meeting
NATO Defence Ministers make good progress ahead of the Ankara Summit On Thursday (18 June 2026), Allied Defence Ministers had their last meeting before the NATO Summit in Ankara next…
Hegseth launches six-month review of US force posture in Europe
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of America’s military footprint in Europe on Thursday, escalating the Trump administration’s push on NATO allies to take greater responsibility for…
NATO chief says opening Hormuz will be ‘massive step forward’
Mark Rutte praised the US-Iran deal to end the war, saying the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would be a “massive step forward”. – “The restoration of free…
Improved Security Situation Prompts NATO Force Optimisation in Kosovo
Improved security situation in Kosovo allows for optimisation of KFOR mission The security situation in Kosovo has continued to improve over the last years. Consequently, in January, NATO ceased the…
Russia not looking for conflict – top NATO general
Russia has no plans to attack NATO territory, the bloc’s senior military commander has said, despite warnings from some European officials that members should prepare for a potential armed clash…
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships that it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior…
Macron Reaffirms Support for Ukraine in Talks With Nordic and Baltic Leaders
In a video conference with our Nordic and Baltic partners—the Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden—I reaffirmed France’s solidarity and steadfast commitment at their side. Russia is in…
NATO considering new €70B military aid package for Ukraine
NATO countries are considering allocating a new €70 billion package of military aid to Ukraine, which could be announced at the Alliance summit in Ankara next month. – The proposal…
Trump ‘still disappointed’ with NATO over Iran, warns US Ambassador
Trump is still upset with NATO countries for not coming to the assistance of the US when it first waged war on Iran, US Ambassador to the EU, Andrew Pudzer…
Trump to Attend NATO Summit in Turkey as Alliance Faces Defining Moment
US President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in July, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms. “I think the…