NATO

Russia’s 28,000-Tonne Nuclear Cruiser Returns to Sea as NATO Watches

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Image showing Admiral Nakhimov, a powerful nuclear warship, at sea with the title NUCLEAR WARSHIP RETURNS displayed at the bottom.

Russia’s 28,000-Tonne Nuclear Cruiser Returns to Sea as NATO Watches Russia’s largest nuclear-powered surface warship, the Admiral Nakhimov, has returned to operational service after nearly three decades. The modernized Kirov-class battlecruiser arrived at Severomorsk, the headquarters of Russia’s Northern Fleet, after completing extensive sea trials and a years-long modernization program. Its return represents one of … Read more

Trump Calls US NATO Support ‘Ridiculous’ Ahead of Alliance Summit

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Image showing Donald Trump speaking during a NATO-related event with a NATO backdrop, highlighting debate over US defense commitments.

Trump Calls US NATO Support ‘Ridiculous’ Ahead of Alliance Summit US President Donald Trump has described the United States’ current level of support for NATO as “ridiculous” just days before the alliance’s July 7–8 summit in Ankara, Turkey. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Washington’s relationship with NATO is “not reciprocal” Trump … Read more

Starmer feels the heat After Healey Quits Over UK Defence Plan

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Keir Starmerand and Defence Secretary John Healey standing in front of a UK Typhoon fighter jet and shaking hands during a defence and security visit.

Healey’s shock resignation pushes Starmer to the brink over defence spending John Healey’s resignation as Defence Secretary has hit Keir Starmer’s government hard and exposed a deep split over UK defence spending. Healey said the Defence Investment Plan did not give the armed forces the money they need to face growing security threats. He argued … Read more