NATO summit

For the current U.S. administration, Europe is treated as a strategic liability, an economic competitor, and, at times, a political adversary

Germany will double its defence spending to reach the Hague target of allocating 5% of GDP to defence well ahead of schedule

The Ankara meeting with Trump signals a shift in Washington's approach, while Kyiv also makes progress with Poland and Hungary

Is personal protection the right answer in a world of carefully worded joint statements and shifting alliances?

The move reflects mounting concerns over the vulnerability of energy links, telecommunications cables and pipelines

He added that the U.S. also needs Patriots and expressed confidence in Ukraine’s ability to ramp up production quickly once given the technology

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, the U.S. President described Iranian leaders in harsh terms, calling them “scum” and “sick people”

Analysts note that any final decision on F-35 sales would require navigating complex legal hurdles, including potential waivers or new legislation

Industry leaders of the NATO alliance used the opening of their summit in Turkey to showcase tens of billions of dollars in defence deals

In preparation for the high-profile gathering, the Turkish capital has been placed under a strict lockdown

This episode highlights ongoing friction between the presidency and the Babiš-led populist-nationalist coalition on foreign and security policy

Ballistic missiles are among the hardest threats to counter because of their speed and steep trajectory; only advanced interceptors can reliably engage them