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Trump celebrates U.S. military might amid tensions at home and abroad
The day-long celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday coincided with nationwide protests against Trump and military strikes between Israel and Iran that are testing the president’s “America First” resolve.

NATO’s Rutte: ‘We’re all on the eastern flank now’

China threat is ‘imminent,’ US’s Hegseth warns Asia allies

Czech president reassures Ukraine on ammo deliveries

Can defense become Europe’s economic growth machine?

Replacing US military support in Europe would cost $1T

Europe shows withdrawal symptoms after 75 years of addiction to US troops
Russia launches huge attack on Kyiv while Trump squeezes Zelenskyy
At least 8 die as Vladimir Putin’s forces hit Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones.
The US cavalry isn’t coming: How Europe moves its armies without American assistance
Europe has built its war-fighting plans on speeding American reinforcements to the front lines. The prospect of that not happening is throwing military mobility plans into disarray.
Putin violated his own Easter truce thousands of times, Zelenskyy says
Moscow said its forces were “strictly observing” the ceasefire and accused Ukraine of violating the pause in fighting.
China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons
Beijing continues to dismiss claims it has any direct involvement in the war, despite years of allegations to the contrary.
Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks
Ukraine’s supporters promised a record new round of military aid.
EU plan to send more military aid to Ukraine in shambles
The bloc had aimed to send billions in military aid and artillery ammunition to Kyiv, but member countries split on the plan.
Poland, Baltic states inch closer to leaving antipersonnel mine treaty
Defense ministers from Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have recommended their countries withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty.
EU lays out ‘massive investment’ boost in defense to deter Russia
The European Commission’s defense policy proposal lays out a strategy for the bloc to rearm.
European leaders brace for their ‘5-minutes-to-midnight’ nightmare summit
Diplomats are already worried pro-Russian EU governments could derail the attempt to regain the initiative from Trump ― and save Ukraine.
Can Europe replace the US in Ukraine?
Losing U.S. backing will be a blow, but Ukraine has the means to keep fighting with help from its European allies.
Macron meets Trump, Europeans head to Kyiv in two-pronged effort to save Ukraine
European leaders hope to reverse Trump’s retreat from Europe and Ukraine’s dire prospects.
EU leaders plan €20B Ukraine aid package as Trump turns on Kyiv
As the U.S. turns its back, Europe is scrambling to step up.
EU targets €6B Ukraine military aid package
Countries aim to shore up Kyiv’s strategic position amid ongoing talks between Russia and the United States.
Russian defense spending overtakes Europe, study finds
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent its defense spending skyrocketing, and is raising fears it will attack NATO next.
Putin talks could see ‘significant’ Ukraine result, Trump says
U.S. president refuses to comment on whether he has already spoken with the Russian leader on ending the war.
How Ukraine inspired NATO’s new task force to deter Putin
A new NATO-Ukraine center will help the alliance keep an edge over Russia, a top commander tells POLITICO.
Olaf Scholz blocked €3B Ukraine aid proposal, German report says
German chancellor grapples with Ukraine issue as election campaign heats up.
A Jan. 6 rioter tried to join the Russian military to fight against Ukraine, feds say
Kevin Loftus should be sent to jail for violating the terms of his probation, prosecutors told a judge.
Will Donald Trump kill US-UK-Aussie sub defense deal?
The landmark defense agreement between the U.S, U.K. and Australia could be in jeopardy with the maverick Republican back in the White House.
UK army chief: We’re ready to fight Putin in Eastern Europe
Rob Magowan told MPs the British Army ‘would fight tonight’ if asked amid rising tensions with Russia.
Ukraine struck Russia with American long-range missiles, officials say
U.S. President Joe Biden recently green-lighted Ukraine’s use of ATACMS.
As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine
The White House wants to rush more weapons to Ukraine, but the next president could halt the shipments.
Zelenskyy to West: Let us hit North Korean troops in Russia
“Everyone is just waiting for the North Korean military to start attacking Ukrainians,” Ukraine’s president says.