NATO head warns allies must return to 'war mindset' - but is Europe listening?
Friday, 13 December 2024 The head of NATO just told allies they must return to a "war mindset" and "turbo-charge" defence spending to counter growing threats in what is surely the most consequential speech by an alliance chief since the Cold War.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning about the growing threats of war, urging NATO member nations to prepare for emergencies and significantly increase defense spending. With rising tensions, particularly with Russia, Rutte emphasized the urgency of shifting to a wartime...
Global leaders expressed mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized peace through strength, while NATO highlighted increased defense spending. Israel’s Netanyahu celebrated a stronger alliance, and India’s Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration. EU and Germany emphasized transatlantic ties, while Canada highlighted economic partnership amid tariff concerns. Trump’s return reignites international focus on diplomacy, alliances, and shared prosperity across the globe.
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The US has deployed the newly modernized B61-12 thermonuclear bombs across Europe under NATO’s nuclear-sharing program. These advanced weapons, part of the B61-12 Life Extension Program, bolster NATO’s deterrence capabilities amid rising tensions with Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow warns such deployments lower the nuclear threshold, further escalating global security concerns.
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A Danish F-16 instructor, Jepp Hansen, has been killed in a Russian missile strike targeting a Ukrainian training center in Krivoy Rog. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict as NATO support for Ukraine continues to intensify. With Russia condemning Western arms shipments and attacking vital military infrastructure, the question remains: will NATO continue its backing, or will this deadly strike change the course of the war?
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