The Latest Breaking News on NATO

Pro-Russia populist, who won first round of election that was later annulled, suspected of communicating false information

Donald Trump has always been an avowed transactionalist rather than a transatlanticist. The author of The Art of the Deal made it clear during his first term as US president that he thought Nato was a bad deal for the US. He publicly berated European allies, notably Germany, for not…

Diverting money from aid to the military is a grim expedient in a crisis that will surely define this prime minister’s legacy, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it is, says foreign secretary David Lammy

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag

Ukraine’s military says it shot down six out of seven missiles and 133 out of 213 drones, while another 79 drones did not reach their targets

The leaders meet in Washington to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the potential end to Russia’s military action

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Readers are split on the prime minister’s proposals for a European ‘reassurance force’, debating Britain's military readiness, war escalation risks, and the UK’s duty to counter Russia