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February 25, 2025

NATO nation Poland scrambles air defenses as Russia strikes western Ukraine

Poland once again launched air defenses after Russia fired long-range strikes across Ukraine, hitting near the shared border with Poland just hours after leaders met in Kyiv to pledge more support.

February 25, 2025

'Trump effect' on display as UK's Starmer boosts defense spending on eve of US visit

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will increase defense spending to nearly $17 billion annually by 2027, as Russian aggression in Europe remains a chief concern.

February 24, 2025

Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US

Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said an "absolute priority" for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S. following comments by President Donald Trump.

February 24, 2025

Ukraine enters fourth year of war with Russia: ‘Closer to the beginning than we are to the end’

Security experts are sounding the alarm that negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine are not only unlikely to happen in the near future, but there is a lack of clarity on what a deal may even entail.

February 17, 2025

NATO secretary general says European countries have to do 'much, much more' to increase defense spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte weighs in on talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine and the future of the military alliance on 'The Story.'

February 16, 2025

Trump's Ukraine envoy pulls no punches with Europe, says EU might not have place in Russia peace talks

U.S. Special Enjoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg hinted that Europe might not have a seat at the table when peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia begin.

February 14, 2025

Hegseth says he and Vance are 'on the same page' despite VP's remark on US troops in Ukraine

Defense Secretary Hegseth was asked on Friday about the possibility of the U.S. sending troops to Ukraine shortly after Vice President Vance referenced the potential in an interview.

February 13, 2025

‘Make NATO great again’: Hegseth pushes European allies to step up defense efforts

Hegseth urged NATO allies to bolster their defense spending from 2% to 5% of their GDP, noting that the U.S. is attempting to "revive the warrior ethos" as well.

February 13, 2025

'No betrayal' in Trump move toward Ukraine war negotiations, Hegseth says

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday said President Donald Trump’s move toward negotiations with Russia to end the war with Ukraine was “no betrayal."

February 6, 2025

Zelenskyy wants nukes or NATO; Trump special envoy Kellogg says 'slim and none' chance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv should get NATO membership or nukes to defend against Russia as Trump's special envoy heads to Europe for talks with allies.