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Russian troops in Belarus are ‘direct threat to Lithuania,’ defense minister says

Omicron tidal wave — Remembering David Sassoli — Russia standoff

Russia cannot ‘dictate’ NATO military posture, Germany says

G7 ministers warn of ‘strong response’ if Putin advances into Ukraine
Putin’s choice: Hot war or a deeply frozen conflict
Rather than igniting new hostilities in Ukraine, the Russian president may see advantage in a never-ending standoff.
EU, NATO stress unity on Belarus
In rare joint visit, von der Leyen and Stoltenberg underscore support for Baltic states.
Ukraine’s president alleges coup attempt involving country’s richest man
There’s years of bad blood between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Rinat Akhmetov.
Boris Johnson tries to calm French after defense deal with US and Australia
France angered by pact which saw them lose submarine deal worth more than €50 billion.
EU defense plans ‘can never replace’ NATO, says Stoltenberg
Alliance head warns against weakening transatlantic bond.
Afghanistan fallout — Europe’s military dilemma — Politics of loneliness
We debate whether Afghanistan’s collapse moves the needle in Europe’s long-running dilemma over building up its own military power. Plus, we have a discussion on a new …
NATO ministers float Kabul extension for Afghanistan evacuations
The US had set an end-of-August deadline, but evacuations are moving slowly.
The 5 looming crises in Polish politics
If things go wrong for the ruling United Right coalition, the country could see a snap election.
Biden in Europe — Back to Strasbourg — Transatlantic talk
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Ahead of NATO summit, France urges Europe to muscle up
Defense Minister Parly says Trump’s departure no excuse to ease up on military budgets.
US drops plans to send destroyers into the Black Sea due to concerns over Russia
The tentative transit was not unusual or designed to send any particular new signal, an official familiar with the plans said.
US to deploy 500 additional troops to Germany this year
The move marks a reversal of former President Donald Trump’s pledge to withdraw soldiers from the country.
NATO defense chiefs to discuss staying in Afghanistan a bit longer
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says allies will discuss missing withdrawal deadline set out in US-Taliban deal.
Munich Security Conference postponed due to coronavirus
Event was expected to be Joe Biden’s international debut as US president in February.
EU and US need each other to handle rise of China, says NATO’s Stoltenberg
Alliance chief warns that Europe can’t defend itself alone.
German defense minister expresses surprise over Macron criticism
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said French president’s public rebuke had been a ‘somewhat unusual situation.’