Germany plans a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a 25.5% rise and signaling a major shift in European security and economic policy.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warns NATO to prepare for potential escalation with Russia, stressing the need for increased military capabilities and clear deterrence signals to Moscow.
Lithuania, Poland, and France will conduct joint military exercises near the Suwalki Corridor to bolster NATO defenses amid growing concerns over Russian military expansion.
Twenty-two countries, including the US and European states, jointly condemn Iran for orchestrating attacks on their territories against dissidents and Jewish communities.
NATO confirms uninterrupted delivery of U.S. air defense missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing the alliance's role in European security amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
The US considers shifting troops from Germany to Poland amid strategic realignment, reflecting evolving NATO roles and US-European defense policy shifts.
US delays arms deliveries to Europe to replenish stockpiles amid Iran conflict, while approving $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, signaling shifts in global security priorities.
NATO jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea, reflecting heightened military tensions and potential geopolitical risks for the region and global economy.
Lithuania and Latvia have blocked Slovak PM Fico’s flight to Moscow, reflecting EU divisions over engagement with Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.