Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Read full article: Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablazeUkrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems.
Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
Read full article: Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky startNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that āNATO delivers.ā.
Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
Read full article: Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systemsU.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
Read full article: NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands GreenlandPresident Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit.
NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
Read full article: NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targetsNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded allies present clear plans to meet spending targets at the annual summit in Ankara.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
Read full article: Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce themPresident Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.
NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing
Read full article: NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharingSince he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the worldās biggest military alliance.
Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Read full article: Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report saysRussia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations.
Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit
Read full article: Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summitTurkey is implementing extensive security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying thousands of police and banning public gatherings.
AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
Read full article: AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unityNATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine.
NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit
Read full article: NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summitNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump, advocating for the military alliance that the U.S. leader has sharply criticized.
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
Read full article: NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in EuropeNATO allies and defense officials have expressed bewilderment at U.S. President Donald Trumpās announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland.
Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions
Read full article: Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisionsSecretary of State Marco Rubio already faced a difficult task in soothing NATO allies anxious about President Donald Trump's often-abrupt announcements.
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
Read full article: Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jittersLithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus.
Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows
Read full article: Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran growsSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden, where U.S. plans to reduce troop levels in Europe coupled with President Donald Trumpās often inconsistent stance on the alliance have created concern.
NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced
Read full article: NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announcedNATOās top military officer says he doesnāt expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe ā at least not anytime soon ā beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent.
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Read full article: Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources sayThe Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
Read full article: As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATOEuropean leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Read full article: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threatThe Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.
Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it.
Read full article: Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it.President Donald Trump has renewed an old threat that the United States could reduce its military presence in Germany, a key NATO ally and the European Unionās largest economy.
SƔnchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Read full article: SƔnchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon emailSpanish Prime Minister Pedro SƔnchez is refusing to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war.
In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war
Read full article: In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into warIn Baltic skies, there's a regular ballet of posturing between pilots from NATO nations and Russia.
While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona
Read full article: While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in BarcelonaSpanish Prime Minister Pedro SƔnchez has hosted two events in Barcelona to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for a rules-based world order.
Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
Read full article: Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader RuttePresident Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday.
UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of HormuzBritain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
Read full article: US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast warU.S. President Donald Trump says heās strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war.
The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
Read full article: The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in IranU.S. President Donald Trumpās prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the countryās missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
Read full article: Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran warSpain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war after earlier saying the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases there for operations related to the conflict.
Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
Read full article: Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alonePresident Donald Trump says NATO and other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses
Read full article: 5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defensesFive big European military powers have launched a joint effort to build cheap drone defenses and autonomous drones, using Ukraineās battlefield expertise.
Europe hopes to repair trans-Atlantic trust as Rubio attends key security conference
Read full article: Europe hopes to repair trans-Atlantic trust as Rubio attends key security conferenceGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the U_S_ and Europe to ārepair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together.ā.
Russia canāt attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
Read full article: Russia canāt attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief saysA senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the allianceās eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun
Read full article: Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begunSecretary of State Marco Rubio says that technical talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway.
Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Read full article: Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supplyThe U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.
France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops
Read full article: France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troopsA senior French official has emphasized the importance of honoring French soldiers who died in Afghanistan.
UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'
Read full article: UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries ā other than Americans ā stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.
Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs
Read full article: Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffsLeader of Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland are insisting that the island's sovereignty is non-negotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO.
The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threatU.S. President Donald Trump has decided to drop his threat of imposing tariffs on several European countries.
Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
Read full article: Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic dealPresident Donald Trump says he has scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland.
The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leadersPresident Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administrationās accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday.
Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
Read full article: Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of GreenlandPresident Donald Trump says he'll impose a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future
Read full article: European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's futureTroops from European countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security.
Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland
Read full article: Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over GreenlandA top Danish official says a āfundamental disagreementā over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting
Read full article: Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meetingThe leaders of Denmark and the countryās territory of Greenland on Tuesday offered a united front against President Donald Trumpās calls for the United States to take over the strategic Arctic island.
Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Read full article: Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATOU.S. President Donald Trumpās latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one.
NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting
Read full article: NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meetingNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United Statesā commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russiaās war against Ukraine.
Key elements in Trumpās 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine
Read full article: Key elements in Trumpās 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for UkraineAn American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position ā caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.
As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in Greece
Read full article: As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in GreeceGreece has showcased a wide range of domestically developed drones and counter-drone tools during a military exercise that highlighted a NATO-wide push to modernize the armed forces and lean on startup driven innovation.
Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
Read full article: Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law KushnerThousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment.
Hegseth's plane diverted to UK due to cracked windshield on flight from Brussels to US
Read full article: Hegseth's plane diverted to UK due to cracked windshield on flight from Brussels to USThe Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegsethās plane made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom because a windshield cracked on a flight back to the U.S. from a NATO meeting and all aboard are safe.
Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
Read full article: Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billionGermany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support.
NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drill
Read full article: NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drillNATO has announced that its major annual nuclear exercise, "Steadfast Noon," is starting next week.
Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the US
Read full article: Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the USDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin have been trading barbs using the term "paper tiger," a phrase popularized by the Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Read full article: Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield.
Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'
Read full article: Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'Russiaās top diplomat is insisting to world leaders that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe.
Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happening
Read full article: Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happeningIntrusions into NATOās airspace blamed on Russia have reached an unprecedented scale, raising questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to test the allianceās willingness to respond to a direct attack or divert its attention and resources from the war in Ukraine.
Europe has a Russian drone problem. Here are ways it could be solved
Read full article: Europe has a Russian drone problem. Here are ways it could be solvedEstonia is extending a fence along its border with Russia and building anti-tank ditches and bunkers in preparation for a potential conflict with Moscow.
Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials say
Read full article: Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials sayA senior Estonian military official said Russian pilots ignored signals from Italian jets during a 12-minute violation of Estonian airspace.
Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the US
Read full article: Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the USDenmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland.
Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills ā and raises tensions with NATO
Read full article: Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills ā and raises tensions with NATOA swarm of Russian drones flew last week into Poland in what officials there regarded as a deliberate provocation.
Turkish court delays verdict in case that could oust opposition party's leader
Read full article: Turkish court delays verdict in case that could oust opposition party's leaderA Turkish court has delayed a verdict in a case seeking the annulment of an internal leadership election of the main opposition party, the CHP, over alleged irregularities.
Poland deploys planes in its airspace because of threat of drone strikes in nearby Ukraine
Read full article: Poland deploys planes in its airspace because of threat of drone strikes in nearby UkraineAuthorities say Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a āpreventiveā operation in Polandās airspace because of a threat of drone strikes in neighboring areas of Ukraine.
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
Read full article: Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on ChinaPresident Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
Russian drones force Europe to defend itself after Putin āput down a markerā to NATO
Read full article: Russian drones force Europe to defend itself after Putin āput down a markerā to NATOIn the years since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has focused on defending its own territory first and resisted lower-level harassment from Russia, like acts of sabotage and intimidation.
NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off Russia
Read full article: NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off RussiaNATO says it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment.
Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threats
Read full article: Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threatsEuropean leaders have expressed alarm over growing Russian hostility threatening their countries as Moscowās forces pursue their invasion of Ukraine, concerns exacerbated after multiple Russian drones struck Polish soil.
Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace
Read full article: Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspacePresident Donald Trump has offered an ambiguous initial response to Russiaās drone incursion into Polandās airspace.
NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover
Read full article: NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spilloverMultiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described as a deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down.
European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense funding
Read full article: European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense fundingConfusion has emerged over Trump administration plans to halt some security assistance funding to European countries along the border with Russia.
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe
Read full article: What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in EuropeBulgarian authorities aren't investigating a suspected Russian interference operation involving a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because they say the interference is now common.
NATO says it is working to counter Russia's GPS jamming after interference with EU leader's plane
Read full article: NATO says it is working to counter Russia's GPS jamming after interference with EU leader's planeNATO is working to counter Russian jamming of satellite navigation systems on civilian flights, according to the alliance's chief.
Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
Read full article: Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way outFinland's air force is moving to remove swastikas from its flags, partly due to the awkwardness it creates with Western allies.
Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain
Read full article: Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remainThe second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February.
European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump
Read full article: European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with TrumpEuropean and NATO leaders will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russiaās war in Ukraine.
Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit
Read full article: Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summitUkraine and its European backers are seeking talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in an effort to protect their security interests ahead of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.