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At least 18 civilians killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine
Key US military commitments to Ukraine left over from the Biden administration are expected to run out within months, according to analysts, and there is uncertainty over whether President Donald Trump is willing to provide more.
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Netherlands
NATO agrees to 5% defence spending target ahead Hague summit
This week, allies are expected to commit to spending around 3.5 percent of GDP on "hard defence" that will include weapons and troops and an additional 1.5 percent on defence-related investments such as cybersecurity and military mobility.
Belgium
Hegseth: 'We devastated Iranian nuclear programme'
Iran declared the start of war after US struck three nuclear facilities including the fabled Fordow site, buried deep inside a mountain, which Trump claims has been 'obliterated'. Euronews tracked the news and reactions live including from Persian and Arabic teams.
Israel
Israel offers historic 'bigger picture of hope' and firm EU relations
As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran.
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Invest in defence now or start learning Russian, NATO's Rutte warns
The US has appointed a new Supreme Allied Commander to Europe (SACEUR), much to the relief of NATO allies. Ahead of a major summit in The Hague later this month, allies have agreed to raise spending to 5% of GDP and invest in new capabilities designed to deter the threat of attack from Russia.
Belgium
Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Mark Rutte
NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount of ammunition NATO countries produce in a year, he said.