Vladimir Putin just issued a not-so-friendly reminder of Donald Trump’s failure to deliver on one of his tentpole campaign promises. The Russian tyrant’s war in Ukraine spilled over into nearby

Residents of Narva, NATO’s easternmost city, gathered along a promenade beneath a medieval Estonian castle May 9. But with their backs turned toward the European Union — Ukrainian and Estonian flags hanging from the fortress walls — the crowd’s attention was fixed across the river border on a bright display of Russian spectacle.

Ten years ago, President Donald Trump put Europe on notice, telling them the status quo on defense spending was unsustainable — and that America would not continue to shoulder the cost of keeping the European Union safe.

NATO Military Chief Giuseppe Cavo Dragone dismissed Spain’s proposal for a standalone European army, calling it an “oxymoron” and “nonsense.” He said NATO relies on sovereign national militaries rather than a permanent army,

Europe should not have to live at the whim of a nation led by a mercurial and unreliable Donald Trump. It needs to push back against the president in the only way he understands — with tough

European leaders have found fresh enthusiasm for upholding Europe’s role in NATO after the United States announced it would be reducing its troops on the continent. President Donald Trump made good on his threat to reduce U.

As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed! he idea of a European Defense Union is gaining ground across Europe. But so long as NATO continues to dominate Europe’s security,