The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, recently shared some reassuring news. He said the U. S. won't be pulling back its troops from Poland or the NATO's eastern border. This comes at a time when there's a lot of talk about the U. S. pushing Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense. It's no secret that the U. S. has been encouraging Europe to step...
The spotlight was on Munich as Vice President JD Vance embarked on a critical mission. His goal? To rally NATO allies to boost their defense spending. This push comes at a tense time, with the Ukraine conflict still raging and the world watching how the Trump administration will handle it. Vance kicked off his day with key meetings. He sat down with NATO Secretary-G...
In a recent gathering, NATO's leader, Mark Rutte, had some straightforward advice for European allies. He urged them to stop griping and start brainstorming. This was said at the Munich Security Conference, where global defense leaders met. Rutte's message was clear: Europe needs to step up its game and offer practical solutions, not just complaints. Rutte also drop...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that he won't sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin until a solid plan is agreed upon with the United States. Zelenskyy sees U. S. President Trump as a key player in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump has shaken things up by changing the U. S. 's long-standing support for Ukraine after a rec...
U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO allies. Many countries have increased their defense spending since Tr...
On a cold Christmas morning in 2024, Estonia's power supply took a hit. The Estlink 2 cable, connecting them to Finland, unexpectedly failed. This left Estonia with only one operational cable, losing nearly two-thirds of its power supply. Although it didn't disrupt services immediately, experts feared a rise in energy prices while the cable remained offline. The next...
NATO's top boss, Mark Rutte, has been urging European countries to step up their defense spending. This comes as Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. Trump had previously criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, which hurt trust among the allies. Back in 2014, after Russia took over Crimea, NATO leaders agreed to stop cutting defense b...
Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden had a chat with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob in the Oval Office at the White House. This was a big deal because it had been 18 years since a Slovenian leader last visited. They talked about some important stuff, like what's going on in the Middle East and Ukraine. They also agreed that Europe should stick together. Biden sai...
Lithuania has taken a unique step to protect its borders by installing concrete anti-tank barricades, often called "dragon's teeth, " near the Russian enclave it shares a border with. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas shared pictures of these fortifications on social media, highlighting plans to demolish some bridges and ensure backup firepower for security against...