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‘Even US won't be powerful to go alone’: German chancellor calls for revival of trans-Atlantic ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the US and Europe to jointly rebuild trans-Atlantic trust amidst rising global rivalries, warning against isolationism. He emphasized a "new trans-Atlantic partnership," distancing Europe from US "culture wars" and advocating for free trade. Merz highlighted Europe's increased defense spending and commitment to a stronger European…

The Times of India

Starmer to meet European allies at security conference overshadowed by Trump

The Munich Security Conference takes place at a time when the US is challenging the international order.

Evening Standard

Major row over Britain's Nato envoy Angus Lapsley bringing intern girlfriend, half his age, to official residence: 'They are not hiding it'

Britain's ambassador to Nato, Angus Lapsley, has triggered a major diplomatic row after he brought his Italian girlfriend into his official residence in Brussels. The woman is nearly half her age and has been identified as Francesca Cortini, an intern, in reports. They met each other at Nato headquarters in…

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Pentagon policy chief tells European Nato members to step up combat capabilities

Elbridge Colby tells meeting in Brussels that US plans to reduce conventional forces in Europe but remains committed to Nato alliance

The Guardian - UK

U.S. allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

European allies at NATO are putting on a brave face as the United States steps back from its leadership role at the alliance

The Independent UK

Tulsi Gabbard reportedly accused by whistleblower of suppressing intercepted call about Jared Kushner and Iran – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

UK pledges more than £500 million in missiles and defence support for Ukraine

The announcement comes as John Healey co-hosts meetings in Brussels with the 50-nation Ukraine Defence Contact Group and Nato defence ministers.

Evening Standard

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Britain backs Ukraine with new £500million missiles and defence systems deal

1,000 lightweight multirole missiles, manufactured in Belfast, will be delivered to Ukraine under the deal

Evening Standard

Kosovo's new parliament convenes, hurries to elect new government after deadlock

Kosovo’s new parliament has convened after a December snap election, aiming to approve a new government as soon as possible following more than a yearlong political deadlock in the Balkan country

The Independent UK

NATO launches Arctic Sentry as it tries to move on from Trump Greenland dispute

The planned military exercises angered Trump so much that he threatened to slap tariffs on allies taking part

The Independent UK

Greek PM Mitsotakis visits Turkey amid rising tensions

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Turkey on Wednesday to sustain dialogue amid rising tensions

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: UK promises to double troop numbers in Norway to deter Putin

Defence secretary John Healey says Russian president is ‘rapidly re-establishing military presence in the region, including reopening old cold war bases’. What we know on day 1,449

The Guardian - AU

UK to deploy more troops to Norway in response to Putin’s Arctic threat

Defence Secretary John Healey said: ‘Russia poses the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security that we have seen since the Cold War.’

Evening Standard

Norway defence chief says Russia could invade to protect nuclear assets

Exclusive: Eirik Kristoffersen, who served in Afghanistan, rejects Trump’s claim that Nato troops stayed off frontlines

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Europe’s ‘painful’ realisation it must be bolder with US set out in security report

Need for greater military autonomy also accepted, says report for Munich Security Conference, which takes place this week

Evening Standard

Nato wargame finds Russia could overrun Baltics in days

The simulation warned that weak US leadership and hesitation by Nato allies could let Moscow seize the region quickly

Radio France Internationale

Greece and Turkey look to revive rapprochement amid Aegean tensions

A meeting between the leaders of Greece and Turkey next week seeks to rejuvenate a stalled rapprochement process between the neighbouring countries, amid growing tensions and fears of an unpredictable intervention by US President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Who will fight to save the West if our leaders face no consequences for their actions?

COMMENT: Britain has been enfeebled by years of top-level scandals that have gone unpunished, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley. No wonder young people don’t feel their country is worth fighting for

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UK considers targeting Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new escalation against Moscow

Britain is exploring military options to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers, potentially opening a new front against Moscow as its oil revenues decline. This comes after the US seized a similar vessel. While international law allows for challenging stateless ships, escalatory risks have so far prevented action, despite Royal Marines…

The Independent UK

UK ‘threatens to seize’ Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalation of tensions

Shadow fleets are used to transport sanctioned oil around the world

The Guardian - UK

UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move

Capture of rogue ship could open a new front against Moscow at a time when Russia’s oil revenues are tumbling

The Guardian - UK

The biggest threat facing Europe is not a Trump invasion. It’s his global political revolution

I am convinced that Europe’s ‘new right’ is a radically contemporary movement. Defeating it means understanding its critique of liberalism, says Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations

The Guardian - UK

Frontline: Our Soldiers Facing Putin review – if you have a fetish for military jargon, you’ll love this

This documentary about Nato’s readiness for war seems intended to provoke a mix of terror and arousal in the goggling, flag-hugging viewer. It’s terminally dull stuff

The Independent UK

Thousands of Libyans gather for the funeral of Gadhafi’s son who was shot and killed this week

Thousands have converged in northwestern Libya for the funeral of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi

The Independent UK

Canada and France opening consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control

Canada and France are opening diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland

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