Merz Says Europe Must Have a Role in Trump’s Ukraine Peace Talks German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for Europe to play a central role in US-led efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin on November 3, Merz said European countries must help shape any lasting peace … Read more
Allies Fear Trump Could Target NATO if Republicans Lose US Midterm Elections European NATO allies fear President Donald Trump could increase pressure on the alliance if Republicans lose seats in the November 3 US midterm elections. Five NATO diplomats believe an electoral setback could push Trump toward a tougher stance on NATO. However, the White … Read more
NATO’s Top General Outlines Plan to Fight Russia With or Without the US NATO’s top commander, U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, outlined a strategy to counter a possible Russian attack during the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland on October 12. As NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, he emphasized the need to protect alliance territory … Read more
European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO in Coming Months European intelligence officials have warned that Russia could test NATO in the coming months as the war in Ukraine continues. Czech intelligence chief Michal Koudelka said Moscow could consider a limited incursion, a false-flag provocation or a major influence campaign in “months, not years.” … Read more
US Pressures NATO Allies to Abandon the International Criminal Court The United States has urged its NATO allies to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and end their support for the tribunal. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker reportedly raised the demand during a closed-door meeting in Brussels. Ambassadors from all 32 NATO member … Read more
Trump Dismisses Russian Sabotage Claims Against NATO Allies, Backs Putin U.S. President Donald Trump has downplayed allegations of Russian sabotage against NATO allies. At the White House on September 4, Trump said Vladimir Putin was not seeking to attack NATO territory. His comments came days after Germany accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted drone attack … Read more
Trump Signals Review of US Policy on Falkland Islands US President Donald Trump has opened the door to a review of Washington’s position on the Falkland Islands. The British-administered archipelago lies in the South Atlantic and has remained under British control since 1833. Argentina also claims sovereignty over the islands and calls them the Islas … Read more
Russia Withdraws UK Ambassador as Britain’s Ukraine Support Deepens Rift Russia’s ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, has left his post as tensions between Moscow and London have grown over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21 after more than seven years in London, and Moscow has not yet named … Read more
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to Sign Defence Pact in Jeddah Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement in Jeddah. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the summit. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also attended. The signing comes amid heightened regional tensions that have … Read more
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