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Trump could escalate pressure on NATO if Republicans lose midterms — Politico

European allies fear U.S. President Donald Trump could significantly increase pressure on NATO if Republicans lose the congressional midterm elections, Politico reported on Nov. 1.

2 November, 11:44 AM

Latvia could host nuclear weapons if NATO collectively approves deployment

Latvia could host nuclear weapons on its territory if the need arises and NATO collectively approves the move, though no specific talks on such a deployment are underway, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said in remarks reported by Delfi on Oct. 1.

1 October, 11:22 AM

NATO ready to respond as Iran weighs strikes on U.S. bases across Europe

NATO is ready to “respond to any threat” amid reports that Iran is considering attacks on U.S. military sites in Europe if tensions escalate again, an unnamed alliance official told CNN on Aug. 19.

19 August, 04:30 PM

Putin ordered Russia to ‘break NATO and EU apart from within’ in 2026

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin instructed Russia’s intelligence agencies and military at a secret meeting in December 2025 to “break NATO and the European Union apart from within” in 2026, The New York Times reported, citing sources.

14 August, 04:38 PM

Pentagon shifts Ukraine aid command to NATO as allies take greater responsibility

The United States is preparing to hand over command of the Germany-based Security Assistance Group-Ukraine, or SAG-U, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine, Politico reported on July 31, citing a U.S. official and three sources.

1 August, 08:35 PM

U.S. vows to stand with Europe as NATO strengthens Baltic defense command

The United States will “stand shoulder to shoulder” with its European allies in defending the Baltic states, U.S. Gen. Chris Donahue, NATO’s land forces commander in Europe, said on June 30, Reuters reported.

30 June, 02:27 PM

Erdoğan tells Merz Ankara is working to restart Ukraine-Russia talks again

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a phone call that Ankara continues to work to restart talks between Ukraine and Russia.

30 June, 11:01 AM

German Air Force chief warns NATO can strike Russian targets if attacked

German Air Force commander Gen. Holger Neumann said Germany is ready to strike Russia if it attacks NATO.

15 June, 04:10 PM

Rutte insists U.S. would defend Europe despite collapse in allied trust

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the United States would defend European NATO members if they were attacked, even as Europeans show very low trust in Washington.

11 June, 06:56 PM

Trump pushes deeper U.S. troop cuts in Germany, testing NATO’s European flank

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to withdraw some U.S. troops from bases in Germany, saying the drawdown would exceed the previously reported 5,000 personnel, Clash Report reported on May 3.

3 May, 11:51 AM

Trump eyes 5,000-troop Germany cut as Europe rift widens

The Pentagon may withdraw about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as President Donald Trump grows frustrated with European allies over their stance on the U.S. war against Iran, CBS News and Reuters reported on April 1.

2 May, 02:22 PM

NATO shrugs off Trump’s Germany troop threat as familiar rhetoric

NATO has not treated U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to pull troops from Germany as a real plan, seeing it instead as another familiar warning without concrete steps, The Telegraph reported on April 30.

1 May, 04:40 PM

Trump moves toward NATO exit after allies refuse to back Iran war

U.S. withdrawal from NATO is now under serious consideration and “not open to reconsideration” after allies refused to join Washington’s war against Iran, President Donald Trump told The Telegraph on April 1.

1 April, 02:31 PM

Trump tells Norway he’s done prioritizing peace after missing Nobel Peace Prize

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a letter to Norway’s prime minister that he no longer feels obligated to focus solely on peace since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, PBS News journalist Nick Schifrin reported, citing several unnamed officials who shared the letter’s contents.

19 January, 12:56 PM

Rutte urges NATO to prevent costly defeat for Ukraine

NATO must increase its support for Ukraine to "change the trajectory of the war," as the front line is currently "moving in the wrong direction", Secretary General Mark Rutte said at Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos, held on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 01:11 PM

NATO, European leaders join Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos - live broadcast

Victor Pinchuk Foundation and EastOne Group are hosting the Ukrainian Breakfast — an annual private event organized alongside the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Jan. 23, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland.

23 January 2025, 11:26 AM

NATO must prepare for potential Russian attack by 2030 - German Defense Minister

Russia might attempt to invade NATO territory in the coming years to test the Alliance's unity, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, DW broadcaster reported on Dec. 22.

23 December 2024, 08:33 AM

Russia endangers both Europe and USA - NATO Chief

Russia’s war against Ukraine poses a security threat to the United States, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in a message to newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported on Nov. 12.

13 November 2024, 10:57 AM

Seven NATO countries oppose inviting Ukraine to Alliance — Politico

Seven NATO member countries are against inviting Ukraine to join the Alliance, Politico wrote on Oct. 23, citing four U.S. and NATO officials and diplomats.

24 October 2024, 09:09 AM

NATO to ensure Putin fails to achieve his goals in Ukraine – Rutte

NATO will not succumb to Russian threats and will continue to provide steadfast support to Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, Reuters reported on Oct. 14.

15 October 2024, 08:02 AM

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