Drones in Poland and GPS jamming attributed to Russia have intensified a debate over whether the West should impose stiffer penalties for such “hybrid warfare.”
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As Sabotage in Europe Mounts, So Do Calls to Retaliate Against Russia
Drones in Poland and GPS jamming attributed to Russia have intensified a debate over whether the West should impose stiffer penalties for such “hybrid warfare.”
NATO Steps Up Defenses After Russian Drones Violate Polish Airspace
Increased air patrols, air defense systems and other protections will be mobilized over Eastern Europe.
Trump Is Expected to Announce New Weapons Pipeline for Ukraine
Under the plan, other NATO countries would buy U.S.-made arms, then give them to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia. NATO’s secretary general was set to meet Mr. Trump on Monday.
Why Ukraine Fell Down the Agenda at the NATO Summit
Russia’s invasion has dominated previous meetings, but keeping President Trump happy was the focus at the gathering this week. Ukraine was largely shunted to the sidelines.
NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump
President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.
NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain
President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.
Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO
President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.
What to Watch for at the NATO Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
A Show of Unity May Be the Best That NATO Can Hope For at Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
Trump Asks NATO to Spend More but Is Quiet About Why
The “why” is Russia. But at a summit focused on keeping President Trump happy, discussion of that is expected to be muted.
Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties
A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.
NATO Chief Urges Members to Spend Far More on Military
“Learn to speak Russian,” the secretary-general of the alliance warned nations unwilling to make politically unpopular budget decisions.
As Trump Demands More Military Spending, NATO Allies Reconsider What Counts
The president has long pressed European allies to pay more for their own security. So they may redefine what qualifies as security.
