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NATO’s Trump whisperer visits the White House after Hegseth’s European forces declaration

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The Independent UK

‘Suffered a heatstroke’: Italy rebuts Nato chief Rutte's claim on US flights supporting Iran strikes

Italy has refuted Nato chief Mark Rutte's claim that hundreds of US aircraft flew from Italian bases for operations against Iran. Rome insists only technical and logistical support was authorized, not combat missions. This clarification follows Rutte's remarks to Fox News, which sparked political backlash in Italy. The government maintains…

The Times of India

Putin is asking for peace talks. It’s time to kick him while he’s down

ANALYSIS: Putin is rattled and Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.

Euronews

NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in…

France 24

Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, pushes allies to take the lead on defense, and create ‘NATO 3.0’

"They put America’s sons and daughters, our sons and daughters, at risk

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Hegseth’s review of Nato allies appears out of step with what they are already doing

The defense secretary is telling European leaders things they already know

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Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military commitments will depend on how quickly European allies assume greater responsibility for their own defence.

The Economic Times

UK-France Strait of Hormuz mission fills US mine clearance gap, says Nato chief

The planned operation aims to protect and reassure vessels using the strategic sea route with the ending of hostilities

Evening Standard

Nato’s Rutte refuses to criticise US over Hegseth attack on allies

The US defence secretary has announced a review of US forces in Europe and called Nato a ‘paper tiger’

The Independent UK

Rutte tries to downplay Pete Hegseth's blistering attack on NATO

As the Trump admininstration plans to pull a number troops out of Europe in the next six months, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO defence ministers in Brussels, describing them as "shameful" and preoccupied with gender equality and climate change.

Euronews

US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war on…

France 24

Trump’s war secretary tears into UK’s lack of defence plan as Dan Jarvis arrives at Nato summit empty-handed

Pete Hegseth announces review of forces in Europe as he says era of other countries ‘free riding’ US is over

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders

Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews the EU needs to function as a core group of six.

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Euronews

Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week

It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes Kharkiv after warning of ‘massive’ retaliation for oil refinery attack

Russia threatens ‘coordinate strikes on a regular basis’ after Ukraine’s biggest assault on Moscow

Evening Standard

UK to show ‘strong commitment’ to defence amid Nato chief’s challenge

Mark Rutte has called on Nato allies to ‘present clear, concrete and credible plans’ for how they are raising defence spending to 3.5% of GDP.

Euronews

Rutte heads to Washington to smooth NATO tensions ahead of July summit

EXCLUSIVE: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is travelling to Washington next Tuesday ahead of the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July. Relations between the US and its NATO allies have been strained after Trump accused European nations of abandoning the US during its war in Iran.

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The Independent UK

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

The Economic Times

US not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Mark Rutte

United States is reducing its military assets pledged to NATO. NATO chief Mark Rutte stated this is not a US withdrawal but an adjustment. European nations are expected to assume greater responsibility for their own defence. This move comes as NATO leaders prepare for a summit with US President Donald…

AAP

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

AAP

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US clears aid worth $8bn for Kyiv as Zelensky offers to meet Putin to end war

Crucial aid bill for Kyiv cleared as Trump says would be great if Zelensky and Putin meet

AAP

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

AAP

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal before it hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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