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NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise

NATO Clarifies Status of Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Exercise

Thu 27 Mar 2025 08:11 CET

Nato clarifies regarding the four American soldiers who on Wednesday were reported to have died in a military exercise in Lithuania. The soldiers are still missing but have not been found dead

Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise

Four American Soldiers Die in Lithuania During Military Exercise

Wed 26 Mar 2025 18:32 CET

Four American soldiers who were reported missing in Lithuania are dead, according to NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

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Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

Wed 26 Mar 2025 12:09 CET

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)

Greenlandic party leaders on Trump: "Unacceptable"

Greenlandic party leaders on Trump: "Unacceptable"

Fri 14 Mar 2025 18:48 CET

The leaders of the Greenlandic parties condemn in a joint statement the US President Donald Trump's desire to take over Greenland.

Greenland responds sharply to new Trump game

Greenland responds sharply to new Trump game

Thu 13 Mar 2025 20:40 CET

Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit

Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit

Thu 13 Mar 2025 19:29 CET

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte was received by the US President at the White House. But the statements to the media in connection with the meeting dealt very little with the military alliance Nato

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

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Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Thu 13 Mar 2025 05:36 CET

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete"

NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

Mon 10 Mar 2025 17:18 CET

NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasizes that the development in Bosnia with challenging Serbian leaders will not be tolerated by the military alliance. Rutte warned that a "security vacuum may arise"

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

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After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

Sun 2 Mar 2025 07:35 CET

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Sat 1 Mar 2025 16:43 CET

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump".

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

Fri 28 Feb 2025 07:53 CET

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

Sun 23 Feb 2025 22:01 CET

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks forward to cooperating with Germany's new government for a safer Europe.

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Mon 17 Feb 2025 12:08 CET

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief

Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO

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Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO

Sat 15 Feb 2025 10:42 CET

Europe needs a common defense, believes the war-torn Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He also gives a kick to Nato, whose decisions he thinks are being blocked by the Russian President Vladimir Putin at present

Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

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Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

Thu 13 Feb 2025 08:28 CET

We stand united for peace in Ukraine, claims the Nato chief, despite criticism and concern over Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Russia. No one will get exactly what they want, says Trump's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth

Tough battle for the percentage in NATO

Tough battle for the percentage in NATO

Thu 13 Feb 2025 04:14 CET

Five percent? Or somewhere "north of three"? NATO countries have a tough spring ahead of them to unite on future defense budget targets, following hard pressure from the USA.

NATO Chief Praises Sweden after Cable Break

NATO Chief Praises Sweden after Cable Break

Sun 9 Feb 2025 12:54 CET

Baltic Sentry is Nato's response to the recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. So far, no member country has been able to prove sabotage, but that does not change the defense alliance's need for sea surveillance, says Nato chief Arjen Warnaar

Europe on Defense: We Must Do More

Europe on Defense: We Must Do More

Mon 3 Feb 2025 14:13 CET

We must do more. This is stated by both the EU and Nato in the pursuit of ways to handle the defense of Europe after Donald Trump's return as president in the USA

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

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EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

Mon 3 Feb 2025 10:05 CET

The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

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Loans or Pensions? This is How the Weapons Will be Paid For

Mon 3 Feb 2025 06:00 CET

Europe is becoming increasingly united on the need for a substantial military buildup. But how will it be financed? Tough battles are expected this year over demands ranging from joint loans to reduced welfare

Frederiksen: "Very strong support" for Denmark

Frederiksen: "Very strong support" for Denmark

Tue 28 Jan 2025 10:11 CET

Russian aggressions, but also the Greenland issue, are the main numbers on Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's lightning-fast round trip to Europe's great powers.

Denmark invests billions in the military in the Arctic

Denmark invests billions in the military in the Arctic

Mon 27 Jan 2025 21:36 CET

Denmark strengthens its presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic, announces the country's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (V).

Rutte: NATO countries must pay "significantly more"

Rutte: NATO countries must pay "significantly more"

Thu 23 Jan 2025 10:03 CET

Trump is back – here are five tough choices for Europe

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Trump is back – here are five tough choices for Europe

Thu 23 Jan 2025 06:30 CET

Ukraine, defense, trade, climate and tech giants. Here are five heavy questions that Europe must address after Donald Trump's inauguration in the USA