With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Russia warned of "consistent and systematic" missile strikes on Kyiv and called for foreign embassies to evacuate the city. The escalation threat raises pressure on Ukraine's air defenses and forces immediate decisions from Western governments and diplomatic missions in the capital.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
Russia has threatened additional strikes on Kyiv and called on foreign nationals to leave the city, following one of the war's largest overnight aerial assaults on the Ukrainian capital. The warning puts direct pressure on Western embassies and international missions still operating in Kyiv.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
Vladimir Putin used Russia's Victory Day parade to defend his war in Ukraine, calling it a necessary response to NATO expansion. The scaled-back parade signals no change in Russian war aims, keeping pressure on European security and global commodity markets.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes
Trump's decision to strike Iran without notifying NATO allies has intensified pressure on European members to take on greater leadership within the alliance. The episode is accelerating a structural shift away from U.S.-led decision-making that European governments had already begun preparing for.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next
The Pentagon plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, with reports suggesting Spain and Italy could face similar reductions. The move deepens European anxiety about American security commitments and increases pressure on NATO allies to accelerate their own defense spending.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The US plans to reduce its troop deployment in Germany by 5,000 soldiers amid a dispute between the Trump administration and Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran policy. The cut raises fresh questions about American commitment to NATO and could deepen transatlantic tensions already under pressure.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany was foreseeable, while NATO is seeking clarification from Washington on the scope and timeline.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The US is pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, officials confirmed, in a significant reduction of America's largest military presence in Europe. President Trump also said "probably" when asked if he would consider withdrawing troops from Italy and Spain, raising wider questions about the US commitment to NATO.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Germany urges stronger European defence after US announces troop drawdown
Germany's defence minister has called on European nations to take greater responsibility for their own security after the US announced plans to draw down its troop presence in Europe. The move puts pressure on EU and NATO members to accelerate defence spending and capability-building to fill the potential gap.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Germany urges stronger European defense after U.S. reduces troops
The Pentagon will withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base, reducing the U.S. military footprint on the continent. Germany is using the announcement to press European partners to take on greater responsibility for their own defense.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
The Pentagon said the U.S. will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over the next 6 to 12 months, fulfilling a threat made by President Trump. The move deepens a rift with Germany amid the U.S. war with Iran and raises questions about NATO alliance reliability.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat
The US is reportedly planning to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump's dispute with European allies over their reluctance to support military action against Iran. The move could strain NATO cohesion and signal reduced US commitment to European security at a critical time.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump administration to pull 5,000 troops from Germany
The Pentagon will withdraw roughly 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid growing friction with European allies over NATO spending and Iran policy. The pullback reduces a key U.S. military hub and raises questions about American commitment to European defence.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump Threatens to Pull Troops From Germany as He Lashes Out at Chancellor
Trump threatened to pull U.S. troops from Germany after Chancellor Merz said Iran had 'humiliated' America. The public spat puts a crack in a key NATO relationship at a sensitive moment for European security. No formal withdrawal steps have been announced.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Europe’s rearmament push drives global military spending to record $2.9 trillion despite U.S. pullback
Global military spending rose to a record $2.89 trillion in 2024, its eleventh straight annual increase, led by a sharp European rearmament push. U.S. defence spending declined, marking a notable shift in who is driving global security costs. European NATO members, long under pressure to hit the 2% of GDP spending
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
U.S. Floats Punishing NATO Members for Refusing to Join Iran War
An internal Pentagon email has proposed suspending Spain from NATO and reviewing U.S. support for Britain's Falkland Islands claim if allies refuse to join a war against Iran. The document is not official policy but signals potential pressure tactics against long-standing NATO partners. Both London and Madrid are
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US
South Korea and Poland upgraded bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk calling Seoul a key ally second only to the US. The move formalizes defense and economic cooperation as Poland deepens reliance on Korean-made weapons amid Europe's ongoing rearmament.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Hungarians vote in record numbers in election that could oust Orban, rattle Russia
Hungarian voters turned out in record numbers in an election that could end Viktor Orban's grip on power after three years of economic stagnation and rising living costs. A change in government would remove the EU and NATO's most prominent pro-Moscow voice, with direct consequences for European Russia policy and Ukrain
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs