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NATO summit kicks off in The Hague amid unity calls, protests, and sabotage fears

World leaders met in The Hague on Tuesday for the start of the 2025 NATO summit. The goal was to show unity and support a major increase in defence spending as global security threats grow. But the first day was overshadowed by doubts about the US commitment to NATO itself,…

Radio France Internationale

Trump hails ‘big win’ as Nato states agree to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP

US president appears relaxed and reaffirms commitment to military alliance – though Spain criticised

The Guardian - UK

Starmer insists Nato committed to mutual defence as Trump casts doubt on support

Nato’s Article 5 commits all members of the alliance to come to the defence of each other if attacked.

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After Iran, Is Taiwan Next? China Military, Russia Said To Combine Forces To Invade Asian Nation

NATO's Mark Rutte warns China and Russia could team up to invade Taiwan, escalating global tensions after Iran.

International Business Times UK

Trump with NATO ‘all the way’ on Article 5 as leaders gather at summit

President Donald Trump previously said the US commitment to mutual defence guarantees ‘depends on your definition’.

Al Jazeera

EU ramped up defence spending after Trump's call, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs spoke exclusively to Shona Murray at the NATO summit in the Hague for Euronews' live Europe Today show.

Euronews

NATO leaders want to appease Trump, but spending billions more on the defense alliance ‘would be just crazy for Europeans,’ foreign policy expert says

The spending target the military alliance just agreed on is unlikely to be met by all countries, but experts say some members are moving to bolster their defenses in case of a future Russia conflict.

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Wednesday briefing: Why Nato is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump at key summit

In today’s newsletter: Europe’s leaders unveiled sweeping new defence spending pledges designed to satisfy Donald Trump and signal a new era of militarisation

The Guardian - UK

Trump stirs controversy as he casts doubt over US commitment to NATO mutual defence guarantee

The US president was praised in a warm welcome by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in a dinner with other NATO leaders at the royal palace in The Hague.

Euronews

Trump Whirlwind To Test NATO Summit Unity

Will he play nice?

International Business Times

UK to expand nuclear deterrent with US fighter jets capable of carrying warheads

Starmer to unveil purchase of 12 F-35A jets that can deliver tactical nuclear weapons, which may be kept at RAF bases

The Guardian - UK

PM to announce ‘biggest strengthening of UK nuclear posture in a generation’

The decision represents a victory for the Royal Air Force.

Evening Standard

Mark Rutte's Latest Text To Donald Trump: How NATO's Top Boss Aims to Stabilise NATO Alliance

The NATO leader also quipped in the text that Europe will 'pay' Trump in a 'big way'.

International Business Times UK

Trump shares texts from NATO chief praising ‘decisive action’ on Iran

NATO Chief Mark Rutte also said Europe would increase defence spending in a ‘BIG way’ thanks to US pressure.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Another big success’: Nato leader flatters Trump before The Hague summit

Mark Rutte is keen to ensure US president’s support and secure agreement among members on defence spending

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‘Europe is going to pay in a BIG way’: Donald Trump shares supposed fawning message from NATO chief although it sounds suspiciously like Trump himself

Is Donald Trump writing his own fan mail?

Al Jazeera

Trump questions mutual defence as NATO gets set to boost defence spending

The US president casts doubt on Washington’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 clause ahead of two-day summit in The Hague.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s pledge to spend more on military will hurt climate and social programmes

Nato plan to increase military spending overlooks risks to security posed by environmental breakdown and social decay, say economists

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The Independent UK

Nato chief warns China-Russia ploy could divide Western forces

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The Independent UK

Nato sounds alarm over ‘massive’ Chinese military buildup and potential for Taiwan invasion

Mark Rutte says China could use Russia to divide Nato’s attention and resources in Europe if it moves on Taiwan

Euronews

Drones, fences and roadblocks: How The Hague ramped up security for NATO summit

The Dutch city has rolled out a major military and police operation called Orange Shield to protect heads of state attending the NATO summit.

Al Jazeera

Who is attending the NATO summit and what’s on the agenda?

Continued support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression as well as higher defence spending by allies are key topics.

The Guardian - UK

Nato members willingly increasing defence spending amid rising threat from Russia, says Rutte

Exclusive: As alliance members arrive at The Hague summit, secretary general says Moscow capable of launching attack within three to five years

The Guardian - UK

Nato summit expected to be triumphant for Trump and deflating for Ukraine

US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending target

The Independent UK

Trump’s strikes on Iran could upend delicate plans for NATO summit deal on defense spending

NATO leaders hoping summit will result in commitment to spending 5 percent of GDP on defense amid threats from Russia

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