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Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades

Has the Cold War-era military alliance outlived its usefulness?

Reason

Newsletter: EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift

Also on today's newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us.

Euronews

Sky-High Standoff: 6 Nations Scramble Jets as Russian 'Nuclear' Bombers Go Dark Over the Baltic

On 20 April, six NATO air forces scrambled to intercept two Russian Tu-22M3 bombers and their 10 fighter escorts, which were flying without transponders over the Baltic region.

International Business Times UK

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How Portugal shaped Canada's new submarines and fine-tuned Arctic defence

Portugal is the first country in recent history to operate a conventional submarine under the Arctic ice. The Navy's adaptations for this mission are being studied by Canada, which will incorporate them into its new fleet. Arpão has expanded "tactical options" for underwater combat in the far north.

Euronews

The AP Interview: Cyprus president says EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

The Independent UK

‘A weakness’: Canadian PM Carney unveils shocking plan to break free from the US

Canada’s Prime Minister just dropped a bombshell. He’s calling the country’s deep economic ties to the U.S. a “weakness” that needs fixing. In a 10-minute video address on April 20, 2026, Mark Carney laid out a plan to break free from America’s shadow, warning that relying too much on one…

The Mary Sue

Russian bombers and jets intercepted after flying over Europe

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The Independent UK

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NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea, French team says

Many of the Russian flights that NATO monitors with its Baltic air policing mission, in place since Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined the alliance in 2004, are to and from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

Euronews

Nato fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft over Baltic Sea

Multiple aircraft were all tasked with monitoring the Russian formation

The Independent UK

Macron, Tusk push for deeper defence ties as Europe recalibrates security

France and Poland have stepped up efforts to deepen their strategic partnership, with Emmanuel Macron and Donald Tusk using a bilateral summit in Poland to inject fresh momentum into defence, industrial, and political cooperation.

Radio France Internationale

NATO’s internal cohesion is being threatened (again) – but in pushing for support on Iran, Trump may risk eroding US influence on the alliance

Soon after the Israeli-U.S. war in Iran began on Feb. 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called upon NATO allies to help support the effort. The response of European leaders was at first mixed. Some, like the United Kingdom, offering limited or qualified support. Others — chief among them Spain…

The Conversation

Appetite among NATO members to join Iran war 'very limited', says Norway's foreign affairs minister

Norway's foreign affairs minister Espen Barth Eide says Europe is 'doing its part' in the Hormuz Strait but argues NATO 'is not party to the conflict' in Iran.

Euronews

France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US commitment to Europe wavers

One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.

Euronews

A former VP torches Donald Trump for gas prices but their old quote about the ‘price of democracy’ returns to haunt them

Kamala Harris is calling out Donald Trump for soaring gas prices, but an old quote from her own past is making the rounds again. This week, Harris posted on social media that “gas prices are too high” and blamed Trump’s “war of choice in Iran” for the pain at the…

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The Guardian - UK

Moscow-friendly Rumen Radev wins absolute majority in Bulgarian elections

Former president’s election could end years of weak coalition governments but critics warn it may be bad for EU

Radio France Internationale

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins sweeping election victory

Bulgarian former president Rumen Radev, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, has won an absolute majority in parliamentary elections that could spell an end to the country's half-decade of political uncertainty but also potentially push the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

Extension of NATO fuel network gains momentum as Macron visits Poland

Plans to extend a vast Cold War-era pipeline eastwards in order to bolster NATO’s fuel resilience are set to top the agenda at defence cooperation talks between French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish leader Donald Tusk in Gdansk on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

MoD has lost track of veterans on recall list, says defence adviser

Exclusive: George Robertson calls on officials to identify the ‘fit and willing’ in UK’s 95,000-strong strategic reserve

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Fortune

Trump has already endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Now he needs to endorse the Truman Doctrine

The president has a fondness for associating himself with "doctrines" of highly regarded predecessors. He should pay attention to one from more history.

The Independent UK

Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’

Earlier Friday, President Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, though Iran said the opening would only last as long as the ceasefire in Lebanon

Evening Standard

UK to make ‘wide-ranging military contribution’ to Hormuz mission, says diplomat

The commitment by Sir Christian Turner comes amid long-standing concerns over the state of the nation’s armed forces.

International Business Times

U.S. to Reportedly Delay Weapons Deliveries to Europe as Iran War Strains Military Stockpiles

The United States has reportedly warned some European allies that previously contracted weapons deliveries may be delayed as the war with Iran continues to drain American stockpiles.

The Times of India

Oil's well that ends well? Trump claims nuke deal with Iran to end Hormuz horror

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Iran has agreed to give up its enriched uranium and reopen the Strait of Hormuz - in return for unspecified rewards and concessions, according to reports.

The Guardian - UK

Defence spending should not be a choice of welfare or warfare

Letters: Readers on the purpose of Nato and the merits of increasing military spending in straitened times

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump declares ‘victory’ over Iran and EU plots jet fuel release

Trump claims ‘victory’ as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and attacks Nato EU plans jet fuel stock release as Iran crisis threatens summer flights Korean pop giants unite for new global festival to rival Coachella Helicopter crashes minutes after take-off killing eight on board Lebanese people return home amid…

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