Europe, Ukraine

Hegseth expected to push NATO and EU to take more responsibility for Ukraine
New US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to assume the role of backseat driver in his first in person meeting with European counterparts on Wednesday as the new Trump administration works to shift responsibility for Ukrainian and European security squarely to NATO and the EU.
With Trump looming, Europe pushes to wrap up Ukraine war
The strategy for Ukraine is quietly shifting in Europe to match the changing tone of the United States — from a promise of unyielding support to an effort to bring Kyiv to the bargaining table with a strong hand.
Exclusive-US Will Push European Allies to Buy More Arms for Ukraine, Say Sources
Republican National Convention/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to push European allies to buy more American weapons for Ukraine ahead of potential peace talks with Moscow,
US to consult allies on Ukraine peace plan, seeks Europe's arms purchases for Kyiv, media report
Keith Kellogg, Trump's envoy for Ukraine and Russia, reportedly assured European diplomats that NATO allies would be consulted before finalizing any proposal.
Trump administration calls for Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine
If officially approved, this plan is expected to ease concerns among Ukrainian officials who worry that former President Trump might block further U.S. aid. Read also: Trump hits ICC prosecutor with sanctions after Putin arrest warrant European countries have previously purchased American weapons for Ukraine under the Biden administration.
US wants to arm Ukraine with American weapons at Europe's expense - Reuters
The Trump administration plans to push European allies to buy more American weapons for Ukraine ahead of possible peace talks with Moscow. The move could improve Kyiv's negotiating position, according to Reuters.
Reuters: Trump administration wants Europe to buy more US weapons for Ukraine
Reuters, citing its sources, reported that US President Donald Trump's administration plans to urge European allies to purchase more American weapons for Ukraine as potential peace talks with Moscow loom.
AFP on MSN8m
US defense chief lands in Brussels, pushing for NATO allies to step up support for Ukraine
Washington’s allies are waiting nervously for clarity from President Donald Trump’s administration after the volatile leader ...
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Russia could start a major war in Europe within 5 years, Danish intelligence warns
If Moscow perceives NATO as weak, Russia could be ready to wage a "large-scale war" in Europe within five years, the Danish ...
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US military’s future in Europe under review as Hegseth heads to NATO headquarters
The U.S. military’s role in Europe will be at the forefront of talks as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives in Brussels.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty1d
What To Expect From Pete Hegseth's First Meeting At NATO
I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two issues: The EU finally targeting Russian ...
Awaiting clarity from Trump, Europe steps up war preparations: Peter Apps
NATO’s first major exercise this year, "STEADFAST DART", has seen its Allied Response Force (ARF) deploy 10,000 troops with ...
NATO allies await US defense secretary’s visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO.
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