Türkiye is stepping up as a key player in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, NATO chief Mark Rutte, and senior Turkish officials all emphasized Ankara’s key role in promoting lasting peace.
The chief of staff of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that work was underway on establishing the military component of security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a settlement of the war with Russia.
Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has said that Russia is provoking NATO countries again.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had ruled out putting U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine, but said the United States might provide air support as part of a deal to end Russia's war in the country.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that Vladimir Putin would advance toward ending the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the Russian leader may refuse to strike a deal, creating a “rough situation” for Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to abandon hopes of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO as he prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington on Monday. The meeting will focus on pushing Kyiv to accept a peace agreement with Russia.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte discussed on Thursday, the Russia-Ukraine war and global issues in a phone call ahead of Friday’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
Lithuania has called on NATO to bolster its air defences following Russian drones from Belarus violating its airspace, one of which allegedly carried explosives, according to authorities. Vilnius says defending NATO’s eastern flank should be a shared responsibility.
Germany has seen a 28% surge in military enlistment this year, with over 13,700 new recruits, as the government prepares a new voluntary service law and weighs reintroducing national conscription by 2027.
Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are stepping up military support for Ukraine with a $500 million contribution to a new NATO-coordinated initiative, aiming to deliver U.S. weapons like Patriot missiles swiftly to the front lines.
The Netherlands has become the first NATO member to contribute to a new U.S.-backed initiative to arm Ukraine, pledging €500 million to purchase American weapons as U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker says more allies are expected to follow in the coming weeks.
The Netherlands has become the first NATO member to commit funds under a new military financing plan for Ukraine, pledging €500 million (around $578 million) to support Kyiv’s defence needs.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to NATO as he hosted defense ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, praising their strong defense spending and united stance on Ukraine.
The multinational military exercise Agile Spirit 2025 has officially kicked off in Georgia, underscoring country’s ongoing cooperation with NATO. The opening ceremony took place at the NATO–Georgia Joint Training and Evaluation Center (JTEC) in Krtsanisi.
Türkiye and Britain have signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to allow Ankara to become a user of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, marking a step toward finalising a long-discussed deal for the aircraft, while Germany approved the delivery of 40 jets.
Germany and the U.S. will deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine as Russian missile attacks intensify, signalling a renewed Western push to strengthen Kyiv's defences, according to German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
Germany, and the UK hailed a major treaty to deepen ties in many areas ranging from defence to immigration. It's the latest push from Britain to reset relations with the European Union after Brexit in 2020. It comes after a recent treaty between France and the UK was signed last week.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Patriot missile systems for Ukraine are already being shipped from Germany under a NATO deal, with full reimbursement to the U.S. from European allies.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is warning that major economies like Brazil, China, and India could face serious consequences if they continue trading with Russia, as the U.S. steps up pressure with fresh sanctions and weapons support for Ukraine.
The Kremlin says President Donald Trump’s recent comments, including threats of sanctions and military support to Ukraine, are serious and directly aimed at President Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday and announced a new plan to arm Ukraine. Here is a quick explainer of what happened in the meeting and the key things that was mentioned.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met in Washington on 14 July to discuss increasing NATO defence spending and support for Ukraine.
The U.S. will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine and President Donald Trump said he expects full payment from the European Union, citing rising frustration with Russia ahead of his meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington on Monday 14 July.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Monday, July 14, and Tuesday, July 15, where he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, according to a NATO press release.
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