Speaking to reporters alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Trump accused Spain of failing to contribute adequately to the alliance and branded it a "terrible partner".
US President Donald Trump's frustration with European allies over their refusal to back Washington during the recent Iran crisis has triggered a crisis. Behind closed doors and on social media, Trump has openly questioned the alliance’s value, even suggesting the US might walk away.
As per reports, Russia continues to control approx. 20% of Ukrainian territory including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014, and several parts of the Donbas region, where Russian force occupy nearly 80% of the land.
Germans aim to build a powerful conventional force and a European nuclear deterrent as US influence wanes and Russia remains a looming threat.
Calling for talks with European allies, Trump urged "immediate negotiations" on a potential US acquisition of Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO member.
Denmark faces a potential US threat over Greenland, highlighting NATO’s limits in protecting members from each other. The alliance’s Article 5 only covers external attacks, leaving Denmark vulnerable if an ally turns adversary.
Europe is experimenting with old-school defense as Finland and Poland revive historic peatland barriers along borders with Russia.
Russia-Ukraine War: According to early reports, two unidentified drones were detected flying near Camp Reedo on the evening of October 17.
Russia and Ukraine have been locked in conflict since February 2022. US President Donald Trump tried to promote a peace path throughout the year. His moves did not bring a breakthrough.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautions that a “fatal accident” could trigger weapons of mass destruction, raising tensions with NATO and the European Union.
In a strongly worded official statement, the MEA rebuked Rutte for asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directly spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the matter.
US President Donald Trump has claimed thatUkraine, with support and financial backing from the European Union and NATO, is capable of reclaiming its original borders.
Emphasizing that the Russia-Ukraine war is Biden’s and Zelenskyy’s war, Trump said he is only here to help stop it, adding that if NATO follows his advice, the war will end quickly and thousands of Russian and Ukrainian lives will be saved.
NATO’s Article 4 allows urgent consultations when a member feels its security under threat. Poland has triggered it after Russian drones crossed into its skies, raising fears of turmoil in Europe.
After Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, NATO advisor Krystle Kaul warned the move could set back India-US relations, undoing decades of bipartisan efforts to strengthen ties.
US White House says Trump doubled India’s tariffs to pressure Russia and hasten Ukraine peace talks.
Donald Trump said on his social media handle that Zelenskyy can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.
In today’s DNA, we analysed the outcomes of this high-profile meeting, the pressure it places on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and its wider geopolitical consequences for NATO, Europe, and global trade.
Important developments emerged just hours after the Alaska summit, including Trump's talks with EU leaders.
Transatlantic leaders coordinate to prevent unilateral concessions to Russia.
As per the media reports, according to French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump was "very clear" during a virtual meeting with European leaders that the US is aiming for a ceasefire at the forthcoming US-Russia summit, set to take place in Alaska.
The F-35 is considered one of the world’s finest fighter jets. However, in recent times, several prospective buyers have shown reluctance in going ahead with the purchase.