NATO chief warns Russia not to cross ‘very important line’
2 years, 5 months ago

NATO chief warns Russia not to cross ‘very important line’

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he were to order the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday, as both the military alliance and Russia are due to hold nuclear exercises in the next few days. Asked what NATO would do if Russia launched a nuclear attack, Stoltenberg said: “We will not go into exactly how we will respond, but of course this will fundamentally change the nature of the conflict. It will mean that a very important line has been crossed.” He added that “even any use of a smaller nuclear weapon will be a very serious thing, fundamentally changing the nature of the war in Ukraine, and of course that would have consequences.” Stoltenberg’s remarks came after a meeting of NATO’s secretive Nuclear Planning Group, which was held among defense ministers in Brussels, as concerns deepen over Putin’s insistence that he will use any means necessary to defend Russian territory. “Irresponsible and reckless rhetoric is dangerous,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said of Russian threats to potentially use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

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Ukraine cornered, Russia gets upper hand as Trump primes Saudi talks for peace in Europe
4 days, 22 hours ago

Ukraine cornered, Russia gets upper hand as Trump primes Saudi talks for peace in Europe

Firstpost  

With every action in recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has strengthened the hand of Russia, the aggressor, and weakened Ukraine, the defender, making it clear whose side he is on US President Donald Trump shouts at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during their interaction with the press at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2025. With Trump …

Kremlin, responding to Trump and Macron, says nuclear dialogue with U.S. is essential
1 week, 1 day ago

Kremlin, responding to Trump and Macron, says nuclear dialogue with U.S. is essential

The Hindu  

Russia said on Friday that it was essential to engage in a dialogue with the United States on arms control after President Donald Trump made a broad call for the world's nuclear powers to ditch their weapons. The Kremlin said these discussions should also include Europe's nuclear arsenals, especially after French President Emmanuel Macron this week suggested extending the protection …

Putin's 'iron doll' who once threatened to NUKE Downing Street delights in Trump 'not setting any conditions for Russia' and forcing Kyiv to compromise in Ukraine peace deal
1 week, 2 days ago

Putin's 'iron doll' who once threatened to NUKE Downing Street delights in Trump 'not setting any conditions for Russia' and forcing Kyiv to compromise in Ukraine peace deal

Daily Mail  

A top Russian state television presenter known as Vladimir Putin's 'Iron Doll' is revelling in Donald Trump's decision not to set any conditions on Russia for peace in Ukraine. Olga Skabeyeva, a TV host who once threatened to nuke Downing Street, made the shocking comments on Telegram Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile launch on April 20, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …

'U.S. will walk': Mike Flynn says NATO 'a thing of the past' as he calls to embrace Putin
1 week, 5 days ago

'U.S. will walk': Mike Flynn says NATO 'a thing of the past' as he calls to embrace Putin

Raw Story  

Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn called NATO "a thing of the past" and suggested the United States should walk away from the military alliance as President Trump pulls Russian President Vladimir Putin closer. During a Monday interview with Real America's Voice, Flynn argued to Eric Bolling that Putin would use nuclear force against Europe "if Russia feels threatened, you …

MARK ALMOND: What's next for Ukraine? And are we really on the brink of World War Three?
2 weeks ago

MARK ALMOND: What's next for Ukraine? And are we really on the brink of World War Three?

Daily Mail  

Scenario one: Zelensky apologises to Trump There is still time for this to be resolved amicably. A firm and coordinated Europe sharing defence costs could ensure that Putin has to settle for less than he hoped for Mr Zelensky with the outgoing German chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich Security Conference last month Until now, the Kremlin has hoped America …

Don’t be fooled by Trump and Starmer – the special relationship isn’t going to keep Europe safe
2 weeks ago

Don’t be fooled by Trump and Starmer – the special relationship isn’t going to keep Europe safe

The Independent  

Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the White House appears to have gone as well as could have been expected. Trump’s US government has placed far more importance on resetting its relationship with Russia than working with European partners. While Starmer continues to invest in the relationship with the United States, hoping to provide a bridge between the US and Europe, …

Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own?

Live Mint  

WITHIN HOURS of his party winning national elections, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s presumptive next leader, offered a bombshell on national television. Europe would need to form 50 new brigades, calculates Bruegel, a Brussels-based think-tank, many of them “heavy" units with armour, to replace the 300,000 American troops that it estimates would be deployed to the continent in a war. If Europe …

Russia and US plan another meeting this week
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia and US plan another meeting this week

China Daily  

MOSCOW- Russian and US teams plan to meet this week to discuss improving relations after the conflict in Ukraine had pushed ties to the worst level since the depths of the Cold War, a senior Russian start diplomat said on Sunday. With Russian forces having advanced last year at the fastest rate in Ukraine since the start of 2022, US …

Europe may need to think hard about threatening Putin with troops for Ukraine
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Europe may need to think hard about threatening Putin with troops for Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian officials meeting with their …

Ukraine, Europe fear sidelining as Trump pushes Russia talks
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine, Europe fear sidelining as Trump pushes Russia talks

Deccan Chronicle  

President Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they are being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations.With the three-year war grinding on, Trump is sending Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike Waltz and special envoy Steve Witkoff to Saudi …

US asks European allies what they need to support Ukraine security guarantees
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US asks European allies what they need to support Ukraine security guarantees

Firstpost  

Trump shocked European allies this week by calling Russian President Vladimir Putin – whose forces invaded Ukraine three years ago – without consulting them or Kyiv, and declaring an immediate start to peace talks. Representational Image - FP The United States has asked its European allies what they would need from Washington to participate in Ukraine security arrangements, according to …

US asks European allies what they need to support Ukraine security guarantees
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US asks European allies what they need to support Ukraine security guarantees

Firstpost  

Trump shocked European allies this week by calling Russian President Vladimir Putin – whose forces invaded Ukraine three years ago – without consulting them or Kyiv, and declaring an immediate start to peace talks. The United States has asked its European allies what they would need from Washington to participate in Ukraine security arrangements, according to a document seen by …

Could Europe withstand a Russian attack without US support?
1 month ago

Could Europe withstand a Russian attack without US support?

Daily Mail  

Concern that U.S. President Donald Trump could withdraw from NATO has sparked fears over whether Europe's armed forces could withstand an attack from Russia without American support. Therefore, the playing field between Russia and NATO's European members suddenly looks a lot more balanced, meaning a conventional conflict could devolve into a long, grinding war of attrition. But military officials, lawmakers …

From ‘nothing without Ukraine’ to ‘everything for Putin’: How Trump’s ‘peace deal’ puts Kyiv in a bind
1 month ago

From ‘nothing without Ukraine’ to ‘everything for Putin’: How Trump’s ‘peace deal’ puts Kyiv in a bind

Firstpost  

The Trump administration has signalled Ukraine would have to give up territory to Russia and that NATO membership for Kyiv was “impractical”. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the guiding principle in the Oval Office had been “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” Biden officials consistently stated publicly that Ukraine would decide when it was ready to negotiate. ‘Senile insanity’: Trump’s …

From ‘nothing without Ukraine’ to ‘everything for Putin’: How Trump’s ‘peace deal’ puts Kyiv in a bind
1 month ago

From ‘nothing without Ukraine’ to ‘everything for Putin’: How Trump’s ‘peace deal’ puts Kyiv in a bind

Firstpost  

The Trump administration has signalled Ukraine would have to give up territory to Russia and that NATO membership for Kyiv was “impractical”. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the guiding principle in the Oval Office had been “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” Biden officials consistently stated publicly that Ukraine would decide when it was ready to negotiate. ‘Senile insanity’: Trump’s …

Starmer backs Ukraine’s ‘irreversible path to Nato’ in apparent swipe at Trump
1 month ago

Starmer backs Ukraine’s ‘irreversible path to Nato’ in apparent swipe at Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed Britain’s support for Ukraine joining Nato …

Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants ‘security guarantees’ as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war
1 month ago

Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants ‘security guarantees’ as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country wants “security guarantees” before any talks with Russia, as the Trump administration presses both countries to find a quick endgame to the three-year war. “But we need real security guarantees.” Vance, for his part, said the Trump administration is committed to finding a lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia. …

Trump’s call with Putin ends US efforts to isolate Russia
1 month ago

Trump’s call with Putin ends US efforts to isolate Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: By saying Ukraine’s NATO membership is “impractical” and the return of Russian-occupied territories to Kyiv is “illusionary,” the Trump administration is giving its blessing to key items on President Vladimir Putin’s wish list — even before a potential settlement of the conflict. Putin’s goals in Ukraine Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, amid Kyiv’s bid to …

GENERAL SIR RICHARD SHIRREFF: Trump's handed Ukraine to Putin on a platter - it's worse than Chamberlain's appeasement of Nazi Germany
1 month ago

GENERAL SIR RICHARD SHIRREFF: Trump's handed Ukraine to Putin on a platter - it's worse than Chamberlain's appeasement of Nazi Germany

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has done exactly what he threatened to do. Former Tory Defence Secretary Ben Wallace yesterday compared Trump’s feeble capitulation to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement of Nazi Germany in the Munich Agreement of 1938. In the space of a 90-minute phone call, he has handed Ukraine on a platter to Vladimir Putin, writes General Sir Richard Shirreff …

‘Putin will use this to take Europe’: Outraged Ukrainians slam Trump’s peace talks with Russia
1 month ago

‘Putin will use this to take Europe’: Outraged Ukrainians slam Trump’s peace talks with Russia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ukrainian rap star Oleksandr Yarmak, who is also head …

Trump has just sabotaged Ukraine’s bargaining power with Russia - whose side is he on?
1 month ago

Trump has just sabotaged Ukraine’s bargaining power with Russia - whose side is he on?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Wednesday, Ukraine’s military capacity was immediately undermined in …

As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included
1 month ago

As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included

NPR  

As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included toggle caption Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP BRUSSELS — Several NATO allies stressed on Thursday that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the United States is betraying the war-ravaged country. And Ukraine's voice must be …

Trump's defense secretary delivers bombshell blow to Ukraine
1 month ago

Trump's defense secretary delivers bombshell blow to Ukraine

Daily Mail  

America will no longer front the lion's share of aid to Ukraine, the Trump administration said today in a devastating blow to Kyiv that will pile pressure on Europe to fill the void. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Washington will 'no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship' with its allies, adding that 'Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future …

Pete Hegseth Calls NATO Membership For Ukraine Unrealistic
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Calls NATO Membership For Ukraine Unrealistic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that NATO membership for Ukraine was unrealistic and in sweeping remarks suggested Kyiv should abandon hopes of winning all its territory back from Russia and instead prepare for a negotiated peace settlement to be backed up by international troops. “To be clear, as part of any security guarantee, …

Putin will be ready for major war in Europe in five years and expects to get away with attacking NATO, Danish intelligence warns
1 month ago

Putin will be ready for major war in Europe in five years and expects to get away with attacking NATO, Danish intelligence warns

Daily Mail  

Russia will be set to fight a major war in Europe in just five years and is expecting to get away with attacking NATO, Danish intelligence has warned. Danish intelligence has warned that Putin will be ready to fight a major war in Europe in just five years Within six months, the analysis claims Russia could be capable of fighting …

Trump administration voices doubt about Ukraine joining NATO, keeping all its territory
1 month ago

Trump administration voices doubt about Ukraine joining NATO, keeping all its territory

LA Times  

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that NATO membership for Ukraine was unrealistic. Hours later, President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin “negotiations” on ending the Ukraine war. In a social media post, he said he had had “a meaningful conversation with” Trump that included discussion of “opportunities to achieve peace” and Kyiv’s …

EU, UK, and Nato leaders gather to discuss defence amid Russia's aggressive posture, Trump’s ultimatum
1 month, 1 week ago

EU, UK, and Nato leaders gather to discuss defence amid Russia's aggressive posture, Trump’s ultimatum

Firstpost  

The gathering in Brussels is billed as a ’triple first’: the first time the European Union’s 27 leaders meet since the US president’s inauguration, their first-ever dedicated talks on defence and their first with a British premier since Brexit EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain’s prime minister and the head of Nato to discuss efforts to boost Europe’s defences faced …

Putin ready to talk to Trump, waiting for 'signals', Kremlin says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin ready to talk to Trump, waiting for 'signals', Kremlin says

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to U.S. counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for signals from Washington first, the Kremlin said on Friday, fuelling expectations the two would be in contact. "If they don't settle this war soon, like almost immediately, I'm going to put massive tariffs on Russia, and massive taxes, and also big sanctions," the …

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian victory over Ukraine …

Trump’s empty threats to Putin expose his achilles heel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s empty threats to Putin expose his achilles heel

The Independent  

Despite making what has been his most aggressive statement against Russia in many years, Donald Trump has avoided any threat that might arrest the attention of Vladimir Putin. The International Energy Agency reported that Russian fuel revenues hit $192bn last year, but these include sales of liquified natural gas – which many European countries rely upon. Donald Trump has insisted …

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian victory over Ukraine …

Trump allies give Europe’s leaders reality check on Ukraine
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump allies give Europe’s leaders reality check on Ukraine

Live Mint  

DAVOS, Switzerland—Allies of President Trump beamed into the World Economic Forum to chide European leaders for their handling of the war in Ukraine, with one top administration official warning that efforts to fold the country into NATO during peace talks with Russia would run into an American “buzz saw." Making sure Russia would never invade Ukraine must be a key …

NATO chief warns of credibility loss as Trump seeks 'deal' to end Russia-Ukraine conflict
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief warns of credibility loss as Trump seeks 'deal' to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

India TV News  

As US President Donald Trump seeks to reach a 'deal' to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Europe is feeling the heat. Regarding the deal that Donald Trump has insisted Russia reach, Rutte said, "If we got a bad deal, it would only mean that we will see the president of Russia high-fiving with the leaders from North Korea, …

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility

LA Times  

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and that its credibility could cost trillions to restore. Rutte insisted that Ukraine’s Western backers must “step up and not scale back the support” they are providing to the country, almost three years after Russia’s full-fledged …

Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say
2 months ago

Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The incoming US president Donald …

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
2 months ago

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy

The Hindu  

The defence ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders said Monday that they want to continue increasing their investments in defence but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as complicated. The defence leaders also addressed questions of military spending after Mr. Trump recently called for NATO allies to …

Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears
2 months ago

Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears

Al Jazeera  

The US president-elect has repeatedly promised to end the conflict in Ukraine, but the Kremlin has not endorsed any plans so far. “The intrigue of the whole situation is that Trump, his team, the Kremlin, Kyiv, or Europe – no one knows what will happen.” ‘Completely different’ understandings of the conflict In December, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed reported …

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s agenda ahead of possible talks with Donald Trump: Ensuring Ukraine stays out of NATO
2 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s agenda ahead of possible talks with Donald Trump: Ensuring Ukraine stays out of NATO

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main priority ahead of his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump is ensuring that Ukraine never joins NATO, according to a recent news report. “Trump wants to roll back NATO anyway,” the official said, adding, “The world is changing, anything can happen.” Lavrov criticizes Trump's Ukraine plan Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on December 30, 2024, criticized …

Editorial Roundup: United States
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Editorial Roundup: United States

Hindustan Times  

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Editorial Roundup: United States Dec. 30 The Washington Post on the presidency, life and legacy of Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter’s presidency began with a simple act meant to signal a new relationship between the people and their government: He and his wife, Rosalynn, got out of their limousine and walked …

Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warns alliance’s frontline leaders
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warns alliance’s frontline leaders

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nato is “not ready” to …

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House

Daily Mail  

The leaders of three NATO countries that border Russia have warned that the defence bloc simply isn't ready to fight Vladimir Putin's forces without the US. Donald Trump told his European allies that he will demand NATO member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP A Tomahawk Missile being launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS …

Putin threatens there is a real risk of WW3 erupting, accusing the West of 'escalating the situation' and warning 'the dangers are increasing'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin threatens there is a real risk of WW3 erupting, accusing the West of 'escalating the situation' and warning 'the dangers are increasing'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has warned that World War Three could erupt if the West continues 'escalating the situation' in his latest existential threat over the war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russia-1, Putin warned that World War Three could still erupt He remained defiant in the face of what he called Western 'escalation' Ukrainian Ground Forces fire with a Leopard 2A4 tank …

Putin's praise for Trump: Kremlin says Donald's call not to fire US missiles into Russia shows he 'understands what is escalating the situation' in Ukraine
3 months ago

Putin's praise for Trump: Kremlin says Donald's call not to fire US missiles into Russia shows he 'understands what is escalating the situation' in Ukraine

Daily Mail  

The Kremlin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine firing US-supplied weapons into Russia. It comes after the incoming US president criticised Ukraine's use of US supplied missiles in a Time magazine interview published Thursday, suggesting he could alter US policy towards Ukraine. The Kremlin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump 's opposition to Ukraine firing US-supplied weapons …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months ago

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments to ramp up defense spending. Rutte noted that defense spending has risen sharply in Europe, with 23 allies expected to reach …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months ago

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

LA Times  

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Russia’s president wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments …

As Russia and China rewrite rules of war, NATO adapts its game plan
3 months, 1 week ago

As Russia and China rewrite rules of war, NATO adapts its game plan

Live Mint  

BRUSSELS—NATO was created to fight a shooting war against Moscow. Russia presents the most immediate threat, Rutte and other allied officials say, because it is using what are called hybrid attacks in response to the West’s support for Ukraine’s resistance to Moscow’s invasion. “What we don’t want is a situation in which everything that happens anywhere is suddenly attributed to …

Putin gives Russian security guarantees to ally Belarus, including possible use of nuclear weapons
3 months, 1 week ago

Putin gives Russian security guarantees to ally Belarus, including possible use of nuclear weapons

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus on Friday to sign a treaty offering security guarantees for Moscow’s closest ally, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons to help repel an aggression. Speaking alongside Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasized that the new document includes the potential use of Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed to Belarus in response to an …

Senior UK military commander warns of a ‘third nuclear age’
3 months, 1 week ago

Senior UK military commander warns of a ‘third nuclear age’

Associated Press  

LONDON — The head of Britain’s armed forces has warned that the world stands at the cusp of a “third nuclear age,’’ defined by multiple simultaneous challenges and weakened safeguards that kept previous threats in check. While the Cold War saw two superpowers held at bay by nuclear deterrence and the past three decades were characterized by international efforts to …

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