US Democrats slam Vance Munich speech as ‘hypocrisy’ – POLITICO
The vice president also criticized high levels of immigration, echoing themes that fueled Donald Trump’s return to power…
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German defense minister blasts Trump’s ‘clumsy’ Ukraine negotiating play – POLITICO
Meanwhile, Trump has effectively launched bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin on a peace deal — to the consternation…
Trump’s uphill battle to make NATO allies hit his mega defense spending target – POLITICO
NATO split Trump’s demand is splitting the alliance’s European nations into three groupings, said Camille Grand, a former…
UK takes on leadership of Biden-era Ukraine military aid group – POLITICO
A Pentagon spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. “The strength of the NATO alliance was…
Poland spends big on arms to stay friends with Trump – POLITICO
Although he hasn’t yet talked with new United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Kosiniak-Kamysz has met with U.S.…
Caught in Trump-Putin trap, EU leaders hold ‘open heart surgery’ summit – POLITICO
Then there’s the political aspect of ensuring that the United States, under the leadership of the transactional Trump,…
Lithuanian defense minister calls for ‘balance’ between US and European arms deals – POLITICO
Finding more money Last week, the Lithuanian government announced Vilnius will spend between 5 percent and 6 percent…
As Trump arrives, Macron hints NATO spending target is too low
CESSON-SÉVIGNÉ, France — French President Emmanuel Macron hinted on Monday that France would need to go beyond NATO’s…
Pay for weapons to keep your freedom, warn Europe’s big five defense spenders – POLITICO
“It’s worth getting rid of bureaucratic barriers since there’s a war in Europe and you cannot treat defense…
Meet JD Vance’s surprising European support network – POLITICO
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Trump reportedly wants NATO members to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP – POLITICO
During his first term, Trump had already suggested that NATO members should boost their defense spending to 4…