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Opinion: Europe must rearm now

Opinion: Europe must rearm now

by Philippe Legrain

LONDON – Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House in 2025 poses a grave threat to Europe’s security. With war in Ukraine still raging, European countries must shore up their defenses against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s revanchist aggressions before it is too late. The prospect of an

Western allies pledge F-16s, air defense, and ammunition as Stoltenberg closes day 1 of NATO minister meeting
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Western allies pledge F-16s, air defense, and ammunition as Stoltenberg closes day 1 of NATO minister meeting

by Asami Terajima

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg closed day one of the defense ministerial meeting on Oct. 11, welcoming allies’ newly pledged military aid for Ukraine – which includes F-16 fighter jets, crucial air defense systems for winter, and much-needed ammunition. Speaking at a press conference at Brussels’ NATO headquarters, Stoltenberg applauded the

Doug Klain: How to open NATO’s door for Ukraine

Doug Klain: How to open NATO’s door for Ukraine

by Doug Klain

Despite more than two-thirds of NATO members supporting a path for Ukraine into the alliance, Ukraine got a flat no. The alliance’s decision at the 2023 Vilnius summit was both unsurprising and a disappointment. Opposition primarily from Washington and Berlin dashed any hopes of a clear invite for Ukraine,

Ukraine gets a fraction of what it wanted at NATO summit

Ukraine gets a fraction of what it wanted at NATO summit

by Igor Kossov

Ukraine collected many promises at Vilnius, except the one it craved the most. In a joint communique, the 31 NATO member states said Ukraine's future is in the alliance, which it will one day join. They got rid of the need for a Membership Action Plan, effectively reducing the number

Ukraine war latest: Stoltenberg says Ukraine receives 'clear path' to NATO, provides no time frame

Ukraine war latest: Stoltenberg says Ukraine receives 'clear path' to NATO, provides no time frame

by Alexander Khrebet

Key developments on July 11: * Ukraine receives 'clear path' toward NATO membership, says Stoltenberg * Dozen of countries formally join F-16 training coalition for Ukraine * France to deliver SCALP long-range missile to Ukraine * Russian top general reportedly killed in Ukraine NATO adopted a three-part support package for Ukraine, dropping the Membership

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