EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
2 months, 1 week ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk

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. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the EU presidency, said, paraphrasing a quote from U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address in 1961. “It is today that we need to radically increase our defense spending not forever and ever.” In Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned of the dangers that Russia already poses, laying out a list of acts of sabotage, cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns and electronic GPS jamming that she accuses Moscow of underwriting. “Many of our national intelligence agencies are giving us the information that Russia could test the EU’s readiness to defend itself in 3 to 5 years,” she said at a European Defense Agency gathering. Weakness invites them in.” Kallas underlined that the United States is “our strongest ally and must remain so.” EU leaders are set to meet for an “informal retreat” outside Brussels on Feb. 3 for talks focused uniquely on security and defense for the first time.

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NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns
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6 days, 13 hours ago

NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

Daily Mail  

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, promising a 'devastating' response should Russia launch any attack on Poland or another member state. A Swedish artillery team fires a projectile from an Archer self-propelled Howitzer during the NATO 'Exercise Lightning Strike' on November 20, 2024 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk …

Europe working on plan to replace US in NATO in five to 10 years: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

Europe working on plan to replace US in NATO in five to 10 years: Report

Al Jazeera  

NATO members seek to avoid possible chaos should the US declare its withdrawal from the transatlantic military bloc. Europe’s biggest military powers are drawing up plans to take on greater responsibilities for the continent’s defence from the United States, including a pitch to the administration of President Donald Trump, for a managed transfer over the next five to 10 years, …

Majority of Europeans view Trump as an 'enemy of Europe', shows survey
1 week, 5 days ago

Majority of Europeans view Trump as an 'enemy of Europe', shows survey

Firstpost  

51% say US President Donald Trump — a longtime massive EU skeptic — is an “enemy of Europe”, according to a report, citing a survey conducted in the EU’s eight largest countries and Denmark More than half of Europeans consider US President Donald Trump an “enemy of Europe.” According to a Politico report, citing a survey conducted in the EU’s …

EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending
1 week, 5 days ago

EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending

Hindustan Times  

* EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending New definition needed as spending caps eased * 'Defence-relevant' items will qualify * But some countries want broader scope By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, - When do state investments in arms factories, or the wages of tank crews and pilots not count as defence spending? On Thursday, EU leaders will study …

The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons
1 week, 6 days ago

The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment in Europe. AP AUDIO: The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the EU is announcing a new …

‘Europe must get its act together’: Netherlands warns of post-Ukraine security threats
2 weeks ago

‘Europe must get its act together’: Netherlands warns of post-Ukraine security threats

Firstpost  

Ruben Brekelmans said that steps must be taken to stop the Russian aggression but they should not be “rewarding to Russia” because a scenario like that would cause more hostility that would not only affect Ukraine but also the rest of Europe Ahead of the much-anticipated Putin-Trump talks on the Ukraine war, the Netherlands has warned Europe to get “its …

Europe’s reliance on US weapons has risen, SIPRI says
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Europe’s reliance on US weapons has risen, SIPRI says

Al Jazeera  

But markets believe the continent is about to experience a boost in domestic production as Russia’s threat looms. Europe’s imports of weapons made by the United States have skyrocketed in the past five years, raising serious questions about whether the continent can achieve its vaunted goal of defence autonomy. Europe’s ability to build its own weapons will materially affect how …

EU leaders back new military spending plans at Ukraine summit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

EU leaders back new military spending plans at Ukraine summit

New Indian Express  

European Union leaders on Thursday committed to a massive step in defense cooperation following decades of hesitation, spurred by US President Donald Trump's repeated warnings that he would cut them adrift to face the threat of Russia without America's overwhelming military might. They also urged the European Commission, the EU's executive branch, to explore new ways to facilitate significant defense …

EU leaders back new defence spending plans
3 weeks, 6 days ago

EU leaders back new defence spending plans

Al Jazeera  

Talks held amid fears of waning US support for Ukraine after Trump pauses aid and suspends intel sharing with Kyiv. They also urged the European Commission to seek new ways “to facilitate significant defence spending at national level in all Member States”, a statement said. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the defence spending plan was “a watershed …

EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement
4 weeks ago

EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The chief of the European Union’s executive on Tuesday proposed an 800 billion-euro plan to beef up the defenses of EU nations, aiming to lessen the impact of potential U.S. disengagement and provide Ukraine with military muscle to negotiate with Russia following the freeze of U.S. aid to the embattled nation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …

EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement
4 weeks, 1 day ago

EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

Al Jazeera  

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a five-part plan to mobilise some 800bn euros to beef up Europe’s defence and provide “immediate” military support to Ukraine after the United States suspended aid. “A new era is upon us,” the president said in a letter presenting the plan to 27 European Union leaders on Tuesday, two days before …

Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power

India TV News  

Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power Europe, despite its economic and military strength, cannot stand alone against Russia due to its reliance on NATO and the US. While European NATO members are increasing defence budgets, the lack of a unified defence strategy and reliance on US military capabilities raise concerns about …

U.K.'s Starmer Says Europe Is At Crossroads In History As World Leaders Discuss Ending War In Ukraine
4 weeks, 2 days ago

U.K.'s Starmer Says Europe Is At Crossroads In History As World Leaders Discuss Ending War In Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Europe was at a crossroads in history and must do the heavy lifting to defend itself as world leaders met in London to discuss ways of working together to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine. Starmer said he’s focused on being a bridge to restore peace talks, whose collapse …

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help
1 month ago

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help

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. In recent weeks, senior Trump administration officials have made …

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help
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1 month ago

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Over the last five years, European Union countries have been forced to adapt to unprecedented circumstances. In recent weeks, senior Trump administration officials have made clear that U.S. priorities lie elsewhere – in Asia and along America’s southern border – and that Europe should take care of itself, including Ukraine. Without U.S. forces, the Bruegel think tank in …

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?
1 month ago

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?

Firstpost  

Facing pressure from US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the defence spending would be hiked to 2.5 per cent of the GDP by 2027, an increase of 0.2 per cent. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027. Standing up in …

Report: Amount Europe needs to spend on military without US support
1 month, 1 week ago

Report: Amount Europe needs to spend on military without US support

Daily Mail  

The huge amount that Europe would need to spend to protect itself from Russia without support from the US has been revealed. The study estimates that the EU and its member states would need to increase defense spending by an extra €250 billion per year - raising total military expenditure from the current 2 percent of GDP to at least …

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future

Firstpost  

Three hours of emergency talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris left leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, NATO and the European Union without a common view on possible peacekeeping troops after a US diplomatic blitz on Ukraine last week threw a once-solid trans-Atlantic alliance into turmoil French President Emmanuel Macron gestures after a …

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future

Firstpost  

Three hours of emergency talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris left leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, NATO and the European Union without a common view on possible peacekeeping troops after a US diplomatic blitz on Ukraine last week threw a once-solid trans-Atlantic alliance into turmoil French President Emmanuel Macron gestures after a …

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis

Firstpost  

With European policymakers still reeling from US Vice President JD Vance’s withering attack on the European Union at an annual security conference in Munich, key leaders attended the meeting at the Elysee Palace called at the last minute by President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron stand next to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President …

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis

Firstpost  

With European policymakers still reeling from US Vice President JD Vance’s withering attack on the European Union at an annual security conference in Munich, key leaders attended the meeting at the Elysee Palace called at the last minute by President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron stand next to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President …

European leaders seeks a role in Ukraine peace talks, but the US resists.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

European leaders seeks a role in Ukraine peace talks, but the US resists.

Deccan Chronicle  

European leaders insisted Monday they must have a say in international talks to end the war in Ukraine despite the clear message from both Washington and Moscow that there was no role for them as yet in negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.Three hours of emergency talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris left leaders of Germany, …

ANDREW NEIL: This is a watershed in Europe's history. For decades we have lavished billions on welfare and sent the bill for our defence to America - and Trump simply won't let that continue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ANDREW NEIL: This is a watershed in Europe's history. For decades we have lavished billions on welfare and sent the bill for our defence to America - and Trump simply won't let that continue

Daily Mail  

President Macron will host an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris today in an attempt to marshal a united response to the defence and security crisis now engulfing Europe. US Vice President JD Vance stunned the Munich Security Conference by warning that various official attacks on free speech across Europe, including in Britain, undermined the US-European shared commitment to …

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?

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. While the majority of Nato allies were predicted to …

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately

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 …

Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defense
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defense

Raw Story  

by Max DELANY EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defenses faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands America's allies spend much more. The gathering in Brussels is billed as a "triple first": the first time the European Union's 27 leaders meet since the U.S. …

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump
1 month, 4 weeks ago

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump

Hindustan Times  

* EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump NATO's Rutte and UK's Starmer to join Brussels talks * Focus on transatlantic ties, boosting European defences * Europe under pressure to rely less on US for protection * Leaders to talk capabilities, cooperation and funding By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, - European Union leaders gather on Monday to …

NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’

Al Jazeera  

Mark Rutte says trade tensions under Trump will not affect NATO’s deterrence, stressing unity in military alliance. NATO chief Mark Rutte says tensions between Europe and the United States over trade issues under President Donald Trump will not affect the alliance’s collective deterrence. NATO’s secretary-general said a European defence strategy without Washington would be a “silly thought”. While Rutte said …

EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding
2 months ago

EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding

Live Mint  

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, Jan 31 - Nineteen European Union countries, including France and Germany, are calling for the European Investment Bank to boost lending for the defence industry as the 27-nation EU seeks ways to improve its military against a possible future Russian attack. The call in a joint letter comes before EU leaders' talks on Monday on the …

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?
2 months, 1 week ago

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

New York Times  

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. for European NATO members Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. Poland Estonia Greece Bulgaria Romania Latvia Hungary 40% of G.D.P. 50% 60% Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. …

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk
2 months, 1 week ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the …

EU Must Arm Itself to ‘Survive’ Uncertain World, Poland Says
2 months, 1 week ago

EU Must Arm Itself to ‘Survive’ Uncertain World, Poland Says

Live Mint  

-- The European Union must arm itself to “survive” in an increasingly uncertain global order, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, calling on the bloc to help member nations finance a build up in defense spending. “There is no alternative — Europe must start defending itself and therefore it must start spending European money on defense.” The Polish leader’s comments …

EU's top diplomat backs Trump call to boost defense spending
2 months, 1 week ago

EU's top diplomat backs Trump call to boost defense spending

Raw Story  

by Max DELANY The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend more on defence, as she issued a stark warning over the threat from Russia. "The EU's message to the US is clear, we must do more for our own defense and shoulder a fair share of responsibility …

Macron wants to end reliance on US weapons
2 months, 1 week ago

Macron wants to end reliance on US weapons

China Daily  

By Julian Shea in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-22 06:33 France's President Emmanuel Macron has used the return to the White House of United States President Donald Trump to call for increased European military expenditure on home-grown systems, rather than the continent being reliant on American imports. In the run-up to his return to power, Trump spoke of the …

EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says
2 months, 1 week ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says

LA Times  

The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the EU presidency, …

EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas
2 months, 1 week ago

EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas

Al Jazeera  

The top EU diplomat has said that EU members do not spend enough on defence. Russia is posing an existential threat to the European Union’s security and the only way to address that is to increase spending on defence, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. Kallas’s rallying cry was the latest in a slew of increasingly alarming …

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

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

Associated Press  

LONDON — Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending, Britain’s top diplomat said Thursday. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that “the post-Cold War peace is well and truly over.” “Donald Trump and JD Vance are simply right when they say that Europe needs to do more …

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. The transatlantic alliance's 32 countries in 2023 set a minimum level for defense spending of two percent of gross domestic product, and Russia's war in Ukraine has jolted NATO to strengthen its …

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump

Firstpost  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. Why are …

How Europe cripples its defenses
3 months ago

How Europe cripples its defenses

Live Mint  

Vladimir Putin is trying to reassemble Greater Russia, and Western Europe isn’t prepared to defend itself. Several of Europe’s top private banks’ sustainability policies state they won’t provide financial services or loans to companies that produce “controversial weapons" or components. The influential Berlin-based Facing Finance rails that “the European arms industry tries to portray itself as the guarantor of European …

Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warns alliance’s frontline leaders
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'

Firstpost  

European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation are holding meetings to pitch an increase in the bloc’s target to 3 per cent at its annual summit next June North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief Mark Rutte has called for raising defence budget by respective member nations. Rutte has said that the alliance’s defence spending needs to be much bigger than …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

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