FT: Trump plans to maintain US military aid to Ukraine after inauguration
He also indends to push NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP.
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Scholz, Trump agree to seek peace in Ukraine in phone call
The German Chancellor and US President-elect agreed to pursue fair peace while European leaders prepare for potentially reduced US support.
Reuters: Estonia’s top spy says NATO must deter Russia for next 10 to 20 years
The warning from Estonia's top intelligence official represents a stark assessment of the ongoing security threat in Eastern Europe, even as Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression
Reuters: Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in face of Russian threat
The move reflects broader changes in German politics, where decades of military restraint have given way to more assertive defense policies, though domestic budget challenges and political instability could complicate these plans.
Reuters: NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Kyiv from US
As NATO takes the helm of Western military coordination for Ukraine from US leadership, questions linger about whether this institutional reshuffle can shield crucial military support from potential political headwinds.
Scholz’s party included ban on Taurus long-range missiles for Ukraine in its pre-election program
Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party has formalized opposition to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine while facing their lowest poll numbers in years.
Trump cannot broker peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine’s ex-foreign minister says
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba dismisses Trump's peace ambitions, warns of "fundamental differences" with Russia, and predicts continued European support despite political pressures.
FA: Ukraine’s defeat would cost US seven times more than current aid
A Russian victory in Ukraine would force the United States to deploy 270,000 additional troops and build massive new air defenses along NATO's eastern border, driving Pentagon costs to unprecedented levels through 2030.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1026: Multiple drone strikes targeted military facilities in Chechnya
The attack hit Kadyrov forces' bases as Chechnya forces proved unable to intercept the drones with small arms fire.
German far-right party leader calls on government to recognize Russia as winner in war against Ukraine
As Alternative for Germany surges to second place in polls, its leader Tino Chrupalla pushes for peace deal favoring Moscow and questions Germany's NATO membership.
Russia wages open war against NATO, warns secretary general
"From disabled hospital systems to sabotaged underwater cables, Russia's campaign against NATO has expanded beyond conventional warfare, targeting critical infrastructure across multiple NATO member states.
Politico: NATO and European leaders to discuss peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
This meeting occurs amidst pressure from US President-elect Donald Trump for European countries to take the lead in monitoring any future peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
Belgium triples NATO rapid reaction force in 2025
Belgium will dramatically increase its NATO-ready troops from 500 to potentially 1,500 in 2025.
Nuclear weapons better than NATO, Ukrainians now think: poll reveals dramatic shift
Faith in western leadership drops, as do hardline positions on winning the war
Zelenskyy signals openness to foreign troops in Ukraine providing security for end to war
With a focus on peace and NATO membership, President Zelenskyy weighs the idea of foreign troops for security until the war is officially ended.
Lavrov demands complete NATO withdrawal as condition for peace agreement with Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined Kremlin's radical peace terms in an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson.
Ex-NATO chief warns Trump not to make Ukraine his Afghanistan
Rasmussen warns Trump against making Ukraine a geopolitical loss, urging support for Ukraine's military efforts, NATO membership, and more defense spending for NATO member states.
Finland donates winter gear to Ukrainian Armed Forces and prepares new aid package
''Finland is one of Ukraine's strongest supporters, and we have no plans to change that,'' Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated.
Russia’s navy-escorted tanker targets Bundeswehr helicopter with warning flares in Baltic
Last week, a Russian tanker fired signal ammunition at a German army helicopter conducting surveillance in the Baltic Sea, escalating tensions in the region.
Experts urge Trump to ramp up pressure on Putin before any peace talks
FP analysts urge the US President-elect to weaken Russia's position by ramping up military aid to Ukraine, targeting Russian economics, and reinforcing NATO.
