Zelenskyy Proposes Dropping NATO Bid for Western Security Guarantees
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO membership demands in exchange for U.S. and European security guarantees, marking a strategic shift as fighting continues.
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Trump says Russia’s size gives it the upper hand, disputes NATO promise
In a December POLITICO interview, Donald Trump said Russia’s size gives it an advantage in the Ukraine conflict and disputed any promise of NATO membership for Kyiv.
Norway Pledges $500M in Military Aid to Ukraine
Norway will provide 5 billion kroner (~$495M) in military support to Ukraine through NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, supplying artillery shells, HIMARS missiles and guided bombs.
Deep Divisions Persist as New Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Loom
As new Russia-Ukraine peace talks loom, deep divisions over Donbas, troop caps and NATO membership challenge prospects for lasting peace.
US to Reduce Troops on Europe’s Eastern Flank, Romania Says
US informs Romania and NATO of plans to end a rotating brigade at Mihail Kogalniceanu base. Around 1,000 troops will stay as America adjusts its posture on Europe’s eastern flank.
Russia Launches Major Nuclear Drill After Summit Postponement
Russia staged a major nuclear readiness exercise after postponing the Trump-Putin summit, launching Yars ICBMs, a Sineva missile, and Tu-95MS cruise missiles to showcase strategic muscle.
Trump Says Ukraine Can Reclaim All Territory at UNGA
At UNGA, Trump said Ukraine, with EU and NATO support, can win back all its territory. Zelenskyy hailed a ‘positive signal.’ Kremlin and Berlin offered contrasting takes.
Poland Greenlights NATO Troops Under Operation Eastern Sentry
Polish President Karol Nawrocki approves NATO troop deployment in Poland under Operation Eastern Sentry, reinforcing regional security.
Romania and Poland Scramble Jets as Drone Strikes Escalate Across Ukraine Border
Romania and Poland scrambled jets as Russian drone strikes in Ukraine spill across borders, prompting NATO alerts and calls for tougher sanctions.
Poland Rejects Trump’s ‘Mistake’ Claim on Russian Drone Incursions
Poland rejects U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Russian drone incursions were a mistake, invoking Article 4 of NATO and keeping air defenses on standby.