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U.K. foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
19 hours, 37 minutes ago

U.K. foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

LA Times  

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers a speech on the government plans for new sanctions that will target the finances of people-smuggling networks as part of efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel, in London, Thursday. 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 …

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Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
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2 days, 2 hours ago

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. “I’m not going to commit to that,” Trump said, when asked if he would rule out the …

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Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?
1 week, 3 days ago

Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin and top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov have said a deferral in Ukraine’s NATO entry won’t be enough. Russia has trashed a plan pitched by US President-elect Donald Trump’s team to end the Russia-Ukraine war by deferring Kyiv’s NATO membership in exchange for a ceasefire, according to Russian state-owned media. Here is what we know: On November 6, the …

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World's most secretive society appoints new leader as second Trump presidency sparks seismic shift in global order
2 weeks ago

World's most secretive society appoints new leader as second Trump presidency sparks seismic shift in global order

Daily Mail  

The Bilderberg Group - a secret organization of the global elite - is undergoing a leadership transformation as Donald Trump prepares to retake the White House. Donald Trump joins former First Lady Melania Trump on stage during a campaign at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 27 Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is taking over as co-chair of …

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What Trump’s threat to withdraw from NATO means for Ukraine War
3 weeks, 3 days ago

What Trump’s threat to withdraw from NATO means for Ukraine War

Firstpost  

Any indication that the West, especially the US, is ready to blink, whatever the reason and circumstances, could strengthen Russia’s morale and strengthen President Vladimir Putin’s position within and outside Moscow In Paris, where he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that the Ukraine War required closure speedier than …

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Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Al Jazeera  

Moscow’s troops are on the attack in an apparent bid to strengthen the president-elect’s argument against further aiding Ukraine. “President Trump seeks peace and an end to ‘never-ending wars’ that benefit entrenched elites,” said Demetries Andrew Grimes, a former US naval officer, aviator and diplomat who supports Trump. “The American people made it clear by electing Trump that they desire …

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Trump’s national security adviser pick is weighing proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s national security adviser pick is weighing proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump’s soon-to-be national security adviser Mike Waltz has been weighing several proposals in recent days for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, including one from Gen. Keith Kellogg who Trump announced Wednesday as his pick to be to be special envoy to the countries, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN While the specifics …

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The frightening maths of Europe’s military black hole
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The frightening maths of Europe’s military black hole

Live Mint  

ON NOVEMBER 23rd Mark Rutte, the new head of NATO, and Donald Trump, America’s president-elect, were photographed together grinning delightedly and shaking hands in Palm Beach, Florida. For all Mr Trump’s antagonism towards NATO, his nominees for secretary of state—Marco Rubio—and national security adviser—Mike Walt z—understand the value of the alliance, says Sir Lawrence Freedman, a British military strategist. The …

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Mistook Trump for someone completely normal: 5 controversies from Angela Merkel's memoir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mistook Trump for someone completely normal: 5 controversies from Angela Merkel's memoir

Firstpost  

According to Merkel, Trump deliberately sought to create controversy with his behaviour, exploiting it for public attention. Mistook Trump for someone ‘completely normal’ In her memoir, Merkel admits her first mistake with Donald Trump was treating him as if he were “completely normal,” a miscalculation she quickly regretted. Seeking the Pope’s advice on Trump Merkel sought guidance from Pope Francis …

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Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy pick Marco Rubio could be a welcoming sign for Nato
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy pick Marco Rubio could be a welcoming sign for Nato

Firstpost  

Marco Rubio, who is seen as more of a traditional interventionist, isn’t a fan of Russia. In Trump’s usual fashion, he responded by referring to Rubio as “Little Marco”. So what makes Rubio a surprising pick for Trump’s foreign policy leader? During Trump’s first term, Rubio was certainly involved in US foreign policy towards Latin America, acting almost as a …

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Kyiv’s backers take comfort in Trump’s Cabinet picks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kyiv’s backers take comfort in Trump’s Cabinet picks

Politico  

Rubio and Waltz have questioned or voted against past U.S. aid packages for Ukraine — not for lack of support for Ukraine in its fight to defeat Russia but because they felt the U.S. wasn’t spending enough on securing the U.S. southern border. Trump’s latest Cabinet picks have signaled they would back sharper crackdowns on Russia’s energy exports that bankroll …

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Keir Starmer ally Lord Mandelson suggests Obama should make Joe Biden quit - and warns Kamala Harris might not be the best replacement - as PM says US president deserves 'credit' for NATO summit succe
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Keir Starmer ally Lord Mandelson suggests Obama should make Joe Biden quit - and warns Kamala Harris might not be the best replacement - as PM says US president deserves 'credit' for NATO summit succe

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer's ally Lord Mandelson has suggested Barack Obama should make Joe Biden quit despite the PM publicly defending the US president. President Joe Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as 'President Putin ' in a brutal gaffe at the NATO summit with his political future hanging by a thread The 81-year-old facing mounting calls to drop out of the …

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Biden Mistakenly Calls Zelenskyy 'Putin' and Kamala Harris 'Trump' in Series of Gaffes
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden Mistakenly Calls Zelenskyy 'Putin' and Kamala Harris 'Trump' in Series of Gaffes

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Joe Biden who is under intense scrutiny over his advanced age on Thursday introduced Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as R us sian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO event and later at a solo press conference in Washington mixes up the name of his vice president, Kamala Harris with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "And now I want …

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Democrats Were Hoping for One of Two Things Thursday Night. Joe Biden Didn’t Give Them Either.
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Democrats Were Hoping for One of Two Things Thursday Night. Joe Biden Didn’t Give Them Either.

Slate  

President Joe Biden did pretty well at his press conference Thursday night, and that may have disappointed a lot of Democrats. A little before the press conference, as the three-day NATO summit came to an end, Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin”. During the press conference, he referred to Vice President Harris as “Vice President Trump.” A …

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Zelenskyy says the world cannot wait until the US election in November to take action to repel Putin
6 months ago

Zelenskyy says the world cannot wait until the US election in November to take action to repel Putin

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that decisive action must be taken before the U.S. presidential election in November to repel Russia’s offensive against his country, using an address on the sidelines of the NATO summit to press for greater support during a pivotal but tumultuous stretch in America’s political calendar. The Ukrainian leader sought to minimize the …

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Hungary’s Orbán Has Taken Sides in America’s Election. Maybe Other Leaders Should, Too.
6 months ago

Hungary’s Orbán Has Taken Sides in America’s Election. Maybe Other Leaders Should, Too.

Politico  

Given incumbent President Joe Biden’s recent debate debacle, Orbán is likely pleased with his bet. But as America’s political polarization deepens, more foreign leaders may decide the best way to protect their country’s interests, or their own, is to cozy up to a single U.S. party. Orbán is extra intriguing in his own way: Although Hungary is a country of …

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Rutte seals NATO top job after lone rival drops out
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rutte seals NATO top job after lone rival drops out

The Hindu  

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on June 20 clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance, after sole challenger Romanian President Klaus Iohannis pulled out. Mr. Rutte will come in at a perilous moment for the Western allies as Russia's war in Ukraine drags on and Donald Trump battles to …

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Jordan Klepper Mocks John Bolton To His Face Over Apparently Conflicting Comments
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan Klepper Mocks John Bolton To His Face Over Apparently Conflicting Comments

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING John Bolton’s comments on the importance of alliances immediately came back to bite him during a discussion on former President Donald Trump and NATO with “The Daily Show” correspondent Jordan Klepper. Bolton, a Trump national security adviser who turned into a vocal critic of his onetime boss, acknowledged in Klepper’s new “Daily Show” special that the presumptive …

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What is the latest row between Trump and NATO? | Explained
10 months, 2 weeks ago

What is the latest row between Trump and NATO? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw support to NATO citing the failure of European NATO allies to step up their defence expenditure. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg countered saying: “Any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines all of our security, including that of the U.S.” Mr. Trump’s statement comes amid challenges …

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US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Long regarded as a celebration of the U.S.-led post-World War II international order, the Munich Security Conference this year will be more of a reflection of America’s political turmoil. Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said the alliance is “stronger and more vital than it has been in 75 years having just added Finland and about to add …

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NATO chief says Donald Trump puts US troops, allies at risk by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want' with them
10 months, 4 weeks ago

NATO chief says Donald Trump puts US troops, allies at risk by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want' with them

ABC  

In short: Donald Trump's suggestion the US should not protect NATO allies failing to spend on defence "undermines all of our security," the military alliance's chief says. Donald Trump's suggestion the US should not protect NATO allies failing to spend on defence "undermines all of our security," the military alliance's chief says. The head of NATO has warned that Donald …

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‘Watch me.’ Biden assures NATO allies after Trump mocked alliance as ‘obsolete’
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Watch me.’ Biden assures NATO allies after Trump mocked alliance as ‘obsolete’

LA Times  

President Biden speaks during a news conference at the NATO summit in Brussels on Monday. “Everyone in that room today understood the shared appreciation that, quite frankly, America is back,” Biden said in a late night news conference in Brussels following his meetings with about 30 NATO member leaders. Earlier in the day, Biden met with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg …

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Trump announces major US troop cut in ‘delinquent’ Germany
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump announces major US troop cut in ‘delinquent’ Germany

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he is ordering a major reduction in U.S. troop strength in Germany, a move widely criticized by members of his own party as a gift to Russia and a threat to U.S. national security. Trump faulted Germany for failing to pay enough for its own defense, calling the long-time NATO ally “delinquent.” “We’re …

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