The Latest Breaking News on NATO

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…

Latvia's foreign minister warns of Putin's intentions in Ukraine, stresses European involvement in peace talks, and emphasizes the need for sustainable pea...

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

Mr Hunt said the UK raising defence spending to match the US relative to GDP would secure the future of Ukraine and of Nato.