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‘Battle hardened’ Ukraine has role to play in defending Europe, says ex-Nato chief

Country is ‘militarily the strongest in Europe’, says Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who wants coalition ready in case US pulls troops

The Guardian - UK

UK defence ‘spending gap’ is ‘matter of concern for Nato’, says former chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s warning came amid a row over defence spending that saw John Healey quit as defence secretary.

Evening Standard

The US has lost the reputation war — to Russia and China

A new global survey reveals a significant drop in America's international image under President Trump, now trailing behind Russia and China. Concerns over his foreign policy, tariffs, and military actions have unsettled allies and created global unease. This decline marks the second consecutive year of falling perceptions for the US.

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Former Nato chief accuses Trump of ‘gangster’ threat over Greenland as protests held in Denmark

The US conquering Greenland ‘would be the end of the world order as we know it,’ Anders Fogh Rasmussen

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Lavrov ‘ready’ to meet US officials after reports of rift with Putin

Comes as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles targeting energy infrastructure and killing at least seven people in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine faces ‘forever war’ unless Europe steps up pressure on Russia, says ex-Nato chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen calls for air shield on Nato territory and deployment of European protection force for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Germany should deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine, former NATO chief says

In an interview with Euronews, former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen urged Germany to deliver its Taurus missiles to Kyiv, also calling on allies to supply more weapons and strengthen Ukraine’s defence.

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Trump will destroy world trade, but democracies can defend themselves – and each other

We need a trade block, a D7, that would mirror Nato. An economic attack on one would be an attack on all, says former Nato secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen

The Guardian - UK

NATO Could Effectively Die This June

Trump's negotiations and German elections may augur the end of collective security as we've known it.

Reason

Putin And Xi's Beijing Meeting Aims To Undermine Democracy

Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen raises concerns over China-Russia alliance undermining democracy and advocates for a united response.

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Former NATO Chief Urges Stronger Military Aid For Ukraine

Anders Fogh Rasmussen highlights the urgent need for military aid to Ukraine to counter Russian aggression and proposes strategic defense measures.

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Former NATO Chief Calls For Lifting Restrictions On Ukraine Weapons

Anders Fogh Rasmussen advocates for lifting restrictions on NATO's support to Ukraine to enhance its defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

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Former NATO Chief Proposes Ukraine's NATO Accession Talks

Anders Fogh Rasmussen proposes NATO invite Ukraine for accession talks to counter Russian aggression and support Ukraine's security.

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Ukrainian forces destroy large Russian landing ship off Crimea – as it happened

Hit on Tsezar Kunikov, in waters off the occupied peninsula, hailed by Ukrainian military

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 721

US Senate approve Ukraine aid but battle looms in House; tighten sanctions on Russia and add more, says Nato ex-secretary general

The Guardian - UK

Wagner mercenaries likely serving in Russian national guard, says UK – as it happened

Wagner arm likely led by son of Yevgeny Prigozhin, killed in plane crash after fighters marched on Moscow, says UK defence ministry

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Nato chief proposes Ukraine joins without Russian-occupied territories

Former secretary general says partial membership would warn Russia it cannot stop Ukraine joining the alliance

The Conversation

Trapped in NATO antechamber, Kyiv eyes 'military Marshall plan'

Strategy is a matter of choice. Turkey’s in extremis blessing of Sweden’s bid to join NATO, two days before the organisation’s Vilnius summit kicked off on 11 July, did not conceal the difficult equation that diplomats had to solve in the Lithuanian capital city: what status should Ukraine be granted?…

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France 24

NATO unity to be tested at Vilnius summit, Ukraine entry biggest challenge

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO's much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Chicago Sun-Times

NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge

Some members prefer allowing Ukraine into the alliance as a stand against Russia. Others fear admitting Ukraine could be seen as a provocation that could enlarge the conflict.

The Independent UK

NATO's unity will be tested at summit in Vilnius

NATO leaders have celebrated their unity in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Nato countries ‘could send troops to Ukraine in coalition of the willing’ former alliance chief warns

Kyiv has long called for Ukraine to be admitted to Nato

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine is fighting for all of us. Now Europe must fight Putin too

As Russia threatens another offensive, this is the moment of maximum danger. Ukraine’s allies must move fast and decisively

Axios

Former NATO chief: Europe must help deter China from attacking Taiwan

"We must not make the same mistakes with Xi Jinping that we did with Vladimir Putin," Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in Taiwan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ex-NATO Chief Says Europe 'Too Naive' on China's Taiwan Threats

European powers must do more to dissuade China from invading Taiwan, including being prepared to unleash painful economic sanctions and train Taiwanese troops, the former head of NATO said Thursday. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who is visiting Taipei, said European and NATO powers were "too naive" in the run-up to Moscow's…

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