Donald Trump Pulling US Troops From Europe in Blow to NATO Allies: Report
President also plans to ask for "financial contribution" for maintenance of remaining troops, European diplomatic source said.

NATO, Ukraine and Mark Rutte

NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
NATO Chief Rutte Reaffirms Need to Step up Support for Ukraine
Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now
The military alliance has been increasing its forces along its eastern flank with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment
Two NATO Allies Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amid Trump Pressure: Report
Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to pledge an increase in defense spending to five percent of GDP, according to a report.
Europe is cautiously optimistic about Trump’s Ukraine comments
Donald Trump wasted no time in rattling Europeans’ nerves over threats of taking Greenland and opening trade wars. But there’s a surprising case in which Europe is cautiously optimistic: Ukraine.
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there’s a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?
With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their nearly 3-year-old war, Kyiv and some of its European allies are discussing how that might be achieved in a way
Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk
Europe should welcome rather than rebuff U.S. President Donald Trump's call for other NATO members to ramp up their military spending, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, stressing the importance of security to the continent.
France's President Macron says Europe must "wake up" to defend itself as Trump returns
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
Putin's Ally in NATO Backs Down in Russia Sanctions Standoff
Hungary has stopped delaying the renewal of European sanctions on Moscow, which may have detrimental consequences on its relationship with Russia.
NATO boss to Europe: Spend more on defense, move to New Zealand, or learn Russian
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members have to boost spending. If not Europeans should "get out your Russian language courses or go to New Zealand," he said. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told members of the security alliance to boost defense spending or prepare to learn Russian.
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US Army Europe and Africa hosts second Nordic NATO Staff Talks
Senior leaders from U.S. Army Europe and Africa and their Nordic allies gathered at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany,
NATO's Rutte calls for raising defence spending above 2% of GDP
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states of the alliance on Monday to step up defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of national output set a decade ago, saying this was now too low because of new challenges.
Ships, sea drones and AI: How NATO is hardening its defense of critical Baltic undersea cables
After a series of suspected undersea cable cuttings, NATO has launched a new surveillance and deterrence mission to protect critical infrastructure under the Baltic Sea.