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Europe left scrambling in face of wavering US security guarantees

European leaders are scrambling to respond to what looks like the end of reliable US protection of the continent. It is unclear what the “main European countries” (which includes the UK) might be able to agree at a hastily convened meeting in Paris on Monday February 17. But individual countries,…

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UK should be cautious after change in US policy over Ukraine, think tank says

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said European nations need to spend 5% of GDP on defence and would be responsible for peacekeeping in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

What does the US public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here’s what the evidence shows

The US public’s commitment to sending its sons and daughters to war has declined in recent years. Polls suggest that US involvement in modern conflicts is more likely to be viewed as mistaken than in the early and middle parts of the 20th century. Today, around 47% of Americans consider…

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European Leaders Meet To Address Security Concerns

European leaders meet to address implications of U.S. diplomatic actions towards Ukraine and discuss enhancing defense capabilities and unity among EU nations.

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White House staff bashes Yglesias

The blogger shared a photo of Defense Secretary Hegseth after rumors flew that he was drinking on the job

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‘The greatest propaganda op in history’: Trump’s reshaping of US culture evokes past antidemocratic regimes

The president’s full-court press to dominate media and control cultural institutions is straight out of the authoritarian playbook

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump has become master of the US Senate

By voting in favor of nominees they knew should never be approved, Republican senators became Trump’s subjects

The Guardian - US

Zelenskyy’s week from hell: shock in Ukraine as Trump abandons Kyiv

As the president and his officials rip up three years of US rhetoric on supporting Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is walking an unenviable diplomatic tightrope

The Guardian - UK

Republican who salvaged Pete Hegseth is already ‘concerned’ with his comments on Ukraine

GOP senator ‘disturbed’ by defense secretary’s remarks as Trump administration enters talks to end war

The Independent UK

Zelensky: 'I Really Believe the Time Has Come' for Creation of an 'Army of Europe'

Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the creation of a unified European army, arguing that Europe must be prepared to defend itself without relying on the US.

Latin Times

Donald Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine has emboldened Vladimir Putin and pulled the rug from under Nato allies

The ramifications of the president’s appeasement of Russia will be felt widely, not least in the alliance he recklessly undermined

The Guardian - UK

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling its weight on Nato – but how much are countries really spending on defence?

With President Donald Trump entering office for the second time, Nato spending is once again under scrutiny as the United States warns European countries must dig deeper into their pockets.

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Elon Musk’s ‘efficiency’ team meets with defense staff at Pentagon

Donald Trump has said slashing budget and personnel at US defense bureau is priority for world’s richest man

The Independent UK

Senators warn Europe: America under Trump is not coming to help

One Democrat said Europe ‘should plan for Trump to hand Ukraine to Putin to hand Taiwan to China’

Latin Times

Mexico to Extend Lawsuit Against US Armories, Who Sheinbaum Claims Could Be Cartel 'Accomplices,' If Trump Designates Cartels Terrorists

The designations include the Sinaloa cartel, Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación, Cartel del Noroeste, La Familia Michoacana and the Carteles Unidos

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks

Ukrainian leader appears reassured after Munich bilateral, having feared he could be bounced into peace negotiations

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Latin Times

Mexico President is Taking Wrong Approach Toward Trump, Political Analyst Warns: 'It Does Not Help to Criticize The US'

"It does not help to criticize the U.S. government, especially given the nature of President Trump's personality," Saul Sandoval told The Latin Times

International Business Times

Hegseth Warns Europe They Can't Assume US Military Presence 'Will Last Forever'

The defense secretary urged NATO allies to bear more of the cost for providing for their own security.

The Guardian - UK

Ah, here’s Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine – or rather, a plan to leave it in pieces

And despite having ample time to prepare for this moment, why do Europe and Britain’s leaders seem so surprised, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Independent UK

Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security

Increasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia

International Business Times

Vance Says Sending US Troops To Ukraine 'On The Table' Ahead Of Russian Peace Talks

The vice president said the U.S. is considering its options for the talks between Trump and Putin, including sanctions and "military tools."

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GOP Senator Criticizes Defense Secretary For 'Rookie Mistake'

GOP Senator criticizes Defense Secretary Hegseth for inconsistent statements on Ukraine stance, emphasizing the need for a strong US posture in negotiation...

Latin Times

Senate Republican Says Pete Hegseth Made 'Rookie Mistake' Right Off the Bat With Ukraine

"I don't know who wrote the speech," said Senator Wicker of Hegseth's comments on Ukraine. "It's the kind of thing Tucker Carlson could have written, and Carlson is a fool"

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