Trump says he is “not concerned” Russia will attack NATO, insisting Putin will not strike alliance territory. His comments follow CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s Moscow trip amid rising concern over threats to the Baltic states. #NATO#Russia#Europe
The Baltic states are accelerating defenses amid rising fears of Russian aggression. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are moving toward NATO’s 5%-of-GDP spending target, while the EU channels roughly $14B in security loans to the region. #NATO#Baltics#Russia
European leaders are gathering in Kyiv as Ukraine presses for more air defenses ahead of winter. The 34-country Coalition of the Willing will discuss military aid and security guarantees, with Russia’s missile threat a key focus. #Ukraine#Russia#NATO
NATO leaders ended their Ankara summit projecting unity despite renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and divisions over defense spending. Allies pledged €70B in military aid for Ukraine this year, while the U.S. backed Patriot missile production in Ukraine. #NATO#Ukraine#Defense
Following #NATO Secretary General #MarkRutte launching a project on defence critical raw materials, British startup #Uplift360 has been chosen to strengthen Europe’s sovereign supply of advanced materials 🇬🇧 🚀
