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Trump revives NATO feud, accuses allies of abandoning U.S. in Iran fight

NATO member states did nothing to help the United States in its conflict with Tehran, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on March 26 as he renewed his attack on the alliance.

26 March, 03:18 PM

Merz criticizes MAGA, warns of strained ties with Trump and U.S. policy rift

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump is currently strained and sharply criticized the MAGA movement on March 20 at a party event ahead of regional elections in Rhineland-Palatinate.

21 March, 12:20 PM

Trump blasts NATO allies as ‘cowards’ over Iran war, Hormuz refusal

President Donald Trump on March 20 lashed out at U.S. NATO allies for refusing to join Washington’s war against Iran and help reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post.

20 March, 08:17 PM

‘You don’t treat allies like this’: Republicans push back on Trump’s threats to seize Greenland

A growing number of House Republicans are expressing concern over President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to seize Greenland by military force — a stance that has rattled NATO allies and drawn international backlash, CNN reported on Jan. 20.

21 January, 12:58 PM

Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland sparks EU retaliation talk

Donald Trump’s tariff threats and territorial ambitions could finally push Europe to fight back after years of caution, The Economist wrote on Jan. 17 in a new analysis of growing transatlantic tensions.

18 January, 07:00 PM

Rutte warns NATO is Russia’s next target: ‘We are already in danger’

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Dec. 11 that “the conflict is already at our doorstep” and said the Alliance is Russia’s next target, speaking at a joint briefing with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, The Guardian reported.

11 December 2025, 04:22 PM

Trump claims U.S. no longer funding Ukraine, says money now flows through NATO

The United States has stopped spending money to support Ukraine and is now receiving funds through NATO from weapons sales, President Donald Trump said during a White House press event on Nov. 10.

11 November 2025, 11:01 AM

Trump seeks new pressure tactics on Putin and Zelenskyy to force peace talks — U.S. envoy to NATO

President Donald Trump is seeking new ways to pressure both Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiations and agree to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said in an interview with Newsmax on Oct. 23.

24 October 2025, 02:09 PM

Trump may approve U.S. Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine as frustrations with Putin rise

U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about possibly transferring long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine — whether he ultimately approves the move or not — reflect his growing frustration with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, The New York Times reported on Oct. 14.

15 October 2025, 03:36 PM

Trump says NATO will defend Poland, Baltics if Russia escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ready to defend Poland and the Baltic states under NATO if Russia continues its escalation in the region, Ukrinform reported on Sept. 21.

22 September 2025, 11:54 AM

Nawrocki urges NATO to ‘be ready for war,’ backs Trump oil ban push

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has called on NATO to “do everything to be ready for war,” arguing that military preparedness is the only path to peace, according to an interview with German tabloid Bild.

16 September 2025, 10:15 AM

Trump calls on NATO to join sanctions push, lays out terms for action against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is prepared to impose tough sanctions on Russia — but only if all NATO member states do the same and halt purchases of Russian oil. He made the comments on Truth Social on Sept. 13.

14 September 2025, 01:30 PM

Key obstacle overcome: Trump shifts stance on Ukraine security guarantees

The United States may provide Western defense forces with intelligence assets, command structures, and critical systems needed to ensure air security as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, the Financial Times reported, citing informed sources who requested anonymity.

28 August 2025, 01:53 PM

Zelenskyy, Trump, and NATO’s next chapter unfold in The Hague

A pleased Donald Trump, a diplomatically slick Mark Rutte, a sharply dressed Volodymyr Zelenskyy, thousands of troops on high alert, and Patriot missiles on standby—NV takes you inside the sealed-off, sky-guarded, sea-surrounded world of NATO’s most expensive summit yet.

28 June 2025, 06:05 PM

Zelenskyy and Trump plan bilateral meeting at NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plan to hold a bilateral meeting on June 25 at the NATO summit in The Hague, Politico reported on June 24.

25 June 2025, 07:58 AM

For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion: Zelenskyy not invited to NATO summit to appease Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not be invited to take part in the main discussions at the NATO summit in the Netherlands this June — a first since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion — as part of an effort to “appease U.S. President Donald Trump,” Euractiv reported on May 15, citing multiple sources.

15 May 2025, 01:26 PM

Europe gears up to replace US in NATO defense within a decade

Some of Europe’s largest military powers are developing plans to gradually assume greater responsibility for the continent’s defense in place of the United States, the Financial Times reported, citing four European officials.

22 March 2025, 01:16 PM

Lithuania, Estonia commit to historic 5% defense spending target

Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to pledge defense spending exceeding 5% of GDP, meeting a call made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement was reported by The Financial Times on Monday, Jan. 27.

27 January 2025, 06:47 PM

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