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UK-France Strait of Hormuz mission fills US mine clearance gap, says Nato chief

The planned operation aims to protect and reassure vessels using the strategic sea route with the ending of hostilities

Evening Standard

Nato’s Rutte refuses to criticise US over Hegseth attack on allies

The US defence secretary has announced a review of US forces in Europe and called Nato a ‘paper tiger’

The Independent UK

Rutte tries to downplay Pete Hegseth's blistering attack on NATO

As the Trump admininstration plans to pull a number troops out of Europe in the next six months, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO defence ministers in Brussels, describing them as "shameful" and preoccupied with gender equality and climate change.

Euronews

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US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war on…

France 24

Trump’s war secretary tears into UK’s lack of defence plan as Dan Jarvis arrives at Nato summit empty-handed

Pete Hegseth announces review of forces in Europe as he says era of other countries ‘free riding’ US is over

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders

Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews the EU needs to function as a core group of six.

Euronews

Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week

It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

Euronews

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin officials threaten to escalate attacks after Moscow oil refinery blown up in Kyiv drone strike

Moscow's mayor says around 180 drones heading for the Russian capital alone have been downed so far

The Independent UK

UK to show ‘strong commitment’ to defence amid Nato chief’s challenge

Mark Rutte has called on Nato allies to ‘present clear, concrete and credible plans’ for how they are raising defence spending to 3.5% of GDP.

Evening Standard

Rutte heads to Washington to smooth NATO tensions ahead of July summit

EXCLUSIVE: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is travelling to Washington next Tuesday ahead of the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July. Relations between the US and its NATO allies have been strained after Trump accused European nations of abandoning the US during its war in Iran.

Euronews

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

The Independent UK

US not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Mark Rutte

United States is reducing its military assets pledged to NATO. NATO chief Mark Rutte stated this is not a US withdrawal but an adjustment. European nations are expected to assume greater responsibility for their own defence. This move comes as NATO leaders prepare for a summit with US President Donald…

The Economic Times

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

AAP

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US clears aid worth $8bn for Kyiv as Zelensky offers to meet Putin to end war

Crucial aid bill for Kyiv cleared as Trump says would be great if Zelensky and Putin meet

AAP

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

AAP

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal before it hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

France 24

Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos'

Ukrainian drone attacks in St. Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast. This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary…

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Euronews

NATO chief Rutte arrives in Kyiv on unannounced visit, Ukrainian officials say

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to meet with Rutte, has been appealing to members of the defence bloc for help protecting Ukraine from Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Euronews

Explained: How drone incursions in Europe went from rarity to reality

A drone strike in Romania has reignited fears that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spilling into Europe. As incursions multiply across NATO and EU member states, leaders are racing to strengthen defences against a growing threat that blends military pressure, disruption and psychological warfare.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia preparing ‘massive new strike’, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president calls on country to ‘protect your lives’; Nato fury as drone hits Romanian apartment block. What we know on day 1,557

International Business Times

Top Russian Official Says EU Countries Have 'Unilaterally Entered Into a War With Russia'

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chair of the Security Council, said European Union countries have "unilaterally entered into a war with Russia."

AAP

Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

The Guardian - UK

Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania

Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is danger to us all’ after drone hits apartment building, while Russia denies involvement

AAP

Russian drone targeting Ukraine goes astray, crashes into apartment building in NATO member Romania

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

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