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US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts

United States officials are continuing discussions about Ukraine producing Patriot interceptor missiles. This initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian ballistic missile attacks. Options include Ukraine building components for assembly elsewhere in Europe. President Trump's earlier doubts have caused surprise among Ukrainian leaders.

The Economic Times

Will Ukraine get the Patriot licence? Washington sends mixed signals

Russia's barrages of ballistic missiles have left Kyiv desperate to start producing its own Patriot interceptors, but despite Trump’s initial green light for a production licence, the US has yet to offer any certainty.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump aide says Putin is suffering ‘staggering’ losses of 5,000 troops a week

Ukrainian president says Kremlin aides signalling Russian leader alone responsible for frontline losses

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The 1st of 10,000 'missing' black holes in the Omega Centauri star cluster has been found by the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes

The first of 10,000 missing black holes in the Omega Centauri globular cluster has been found thanks to teamwork by the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.

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'Filthy Mood': White House Insiders Terrified Trump's Foul Outbursts Will Sabotage NATO Summit

Donald Trump arrives at a tense NATO summit in Ankara with allies and officials on edge over his 'filthy mood,' defence‑spending attacks and demands for loyalty.

International Business Times UK

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded that member states present clear plans to meet defense spending targets at their annual summit

The Independent UK

'We have ways': Nato chief warns allies to present credible defence plans or face consequences

Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that allies put forward "clear, concrete and credible plans" to reach the organisation's spending targets, warning that those who do not step up would face consequences.

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Trump wants Nato allies to spend 5% of GDP on defence related measures

Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, recently shared President Trump's ambitious target for all NATO allies to allocate 5% of their GDP towards defense by the Ankara summit. He pointed out significant spending gaps, especially with Spain, and underscored the urgency for European nations to enhance their assistance to…

The Times of India

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties. Ukraine intercepted most of the drones.

Euronews

Did Ukraine launch 91-drone attack on Putin’s presidential residence – or is it a Russian show for Trump?

IN DEPTH: Experts tell Maira Butt that despite what the Kremlin says, it is still unclear if such an attack took place

The Independent UK

Russia sticks to Putin residence attack claims as allies question Moscow's motives

Moscow has continued to claim a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence on Wednesday, in what Kyiv, EU, and US officials have seen as a means to disrupt US-led peace talks.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says peace 10% away as Kyiv strikes key Russian oil depot

President optimistic about security guarantees as at least six people injured in Russian attacks

The Independent UK

US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future

For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future.

Euronews

Trump Humiliated in Peace Talks: Putin Set to 'Weaken the Resolve of the United States'

NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker admits there is truth to claims that Vladimir Putin is weakening US resolve, as lawmakers slam Trump's initial peace plan as a surrender.

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The Independent UK

US wants Germany to take over as Nato commander, Trump envoy says

Nato’s supreme allied commander is a position traditionally held by a US commander

International Business Times

Tested By Russia, NATO Looks To Strengthen Its Defences

NATO defence ministers will look Wednesday at shoring up the alliance's ability to counter Russian air incursions, as fears grow that Moscow is testing the West in a grey zone between war and peace.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Why Russia’s drone attack marks ‘a new level of hostility’ in the war

In today’s newsletter: More than a dozen drones entered Polish airspace, the first time in the war a Nato country has been pulled into direct military action – and a notable escalation

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US ambassador to Nato says Zelenskyy could attend Alaska summit but decision is Trump’s

Matthew Whitaker spoke as Europeans put pressure on US to include Ukrainian president in meeting with Putin. What we know on day 1,265

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The Guardian - UK

Trump’s Russia sanctions refusal leaves Europe with few options but to wait

Frustration is growing amid increasing signs US could wash its hands of Ukraine, but some observers counsel patience

International Business Times

NATO Hatches Deal On Higher Spending To Keep Trump Happy

NATO foreign ministers meeting in Antalya from Wednesday will look to forge a compromise deal on ramping up defence spending as allies scramble to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to agree to five percent of GDP at a summit next month.

Euronews

Trump wants to hear how allies plan to boost defence spending, NATO envoy says

Trump insists NATO members should commit to spending at least 5% of GDP on defence, but that would require investment at an unprecedented scale.

The Conversation

The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration

Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering the longest floor speech in the history of the U.S. Senate.

Roll Call

Trans-Atlantic differences remain as Trump huddles with NATO boss - Roll Call

President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte spoke on several topics of disagreement as they met at the White House on Thursday.

Roll Call

Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

Roll Call

Trump's speech, spending talks to dominate this week in Congress - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's Tuesday address to a joint session of Congress headlines another busy week at the Capitol.

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