Russia 3 hours ago NATO leaders predict era of 2% defense spending 'probably history' as Trump reportedly floats higher target European leaders are making clear ahead of the Trump presidency that they plan to spend more on defense as Russia remains a top threat and as security concerns in the Middle East and North Africa escalate.
Vladimir Putin 4 days ago Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
NATO December 12 NATO chief urges members to 'turbocharge' defense production as he paints picture of a world bound for war NATO chief Mark Rutte urged members to adopt a "wartime mindset" and ramp up military spending on Thursday.
Trump Transition December 12 Don't expect any US-Russia rapprochement on Trump’s Watch President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Russia is not likely to produce a sea-change when it comes to our dealings with the Kremlin. If anything it could even get worse.
Donald Trump December 7 Trump returns to Europe for the 1st time following election win for Notre Dame's reopening President-elect Donald Trump traveled to France this weekend to celebrate the reopening of the famed Notre Dame Cathedral alongside 50 other heads of state.
Russia December 6 Romania annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate Romania's top court annulled the first round of the country's presidential election after intelligence was declassified alleging Russia interfered to promote Calin Georgescu.
NATO December 4 NATO chief defends Trump to critical MSNBC host, says 'he was right' to hit allies on defense spending NATO chief Mark Rutte told MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire that President-elect Trump was right to criticize allies for not meeting defense spending goals in 2018.
Europe November 25 Top NATO military official urges businesses to be prepared for ‘wartime scenario’ The top military official at NATO urged businesses to be prepared for a wartime scenario when it comes to supplies, as tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump Transition November 20 Trump taps former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker as his choice for U.S. ambassador to NATO.
Russia November 19 Sweden, Finland and Norway release new advice on surviving war amid concerns over Russia, Ukraine escalation Sweden, Finland and Norway this week released detailed guidance for citizens on how to survive a crisis situation like extreme weather or war-like conditions that could hamper food or internet access.
