Europe News

US VP Mike Pence retreats from Trump's EU, NATO comments

US Vice President Mike Pence pledged support for the EU and NATO on Monday, distancing himself from comments made by President Donald Trump.

20/02/2017

Germany

Mike Pence pledges 'unwavering' US support for NATO

US Vice President Mike Pence pledged the Trump administration’s ‘unwavering’ commitment to NATO on Saturday.

18/02/2017

Germany

Munich Security Conference: Germany calls for a globally engaged US

US Defence Secretary James Mattis is in Germany, along with 500 other participants, for the Munich Security Conference.

17/02/2017

Belgium

Euroviews. Russia and the West: how to avoid an escalation in Europe

16/02/2017

World News

US not ready to collaborate with Russia militarily, says James Mattis

The US is not ready to work with Russia militarily, Defence Secretary James Mattis has said.

16/02/2017

World News

Mattis issues ultimatum to NATO over defence spending

US Defence Secretary James Mattis has delivered an ultimatum to NATO – threatening to reduce support for the organisation if members do not honour their military spending…

16/02/2017

USA

'Mad Dog' Mattis warns NATO members to spend more or US spends less

Jim Mattis tells NATO spend more or US spends less

15/02/2017

World News

Euroviews. Arms control in Europe: the Baltic test for Russia and NATO

Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in early 2014, its political and military relations with the West have deteriorated sharply. To head off the risk of an arms race or military confrontation, both sides must urgently agree to reciprocal measures to limit military capabilities

15/02/2017

World News

US believe Russia deployed new cruise missile, violating treaty

If confirmed, it's a major test for the Trump administration, just as it faces a crisis over its ties to Moscow.

15/02/2017

World News

'Mad Dog' Mattis reaffirms US commitment to NATO

Mattis in meetings with NATO defence ministers

15/02/2017

USA

US Defence Secretary Mattis in Brussels for NATO meeting

New US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will address one of the most anticipated NATO meetings in years on Wednesday.

14/02/2017

Belgium

NATO chief urges allies to deliver on spending promises

NATO’s European allies increased military spending by nearly four percent last year, bucking a recent trend of cuts.

14/02/2017

Lithuania

Lithuania emphasises NATO strength in the Baltics

Lithuania says the build-up of NATO troops near its border with Russia sends a clear message about the alliance's power in the Baltics.

07/02/2017

USA

Donald Trump to meet NATO leaders in May

The US president was elected on a pledge to push NATO members to increase their funding to the western alliance to ease the financial burden on the United States.

06/02/2017

World News

Euroviews. Trump-Putin Deal: easing tensions with restrained engagement: opinion

The anxieties of Trump-Putin “bromance” may be premature, especially if the inaugural speech underlining American interests as paramount is any indication of the yet to be formulated U.S. foreign policy.

24/01/2017

Switzerland

Security concerns shiver through Davos as Trump takes centre stage

What of global security under Donald Trump?

19/01/2017

World News

Opinion: Donald Trump: Europe’s Ultimate Wake-Up Call

The greatest immediate danger lies in the Trump administration’s relationship with Moscow. There is a risk that deals with Moscow, particularly on Ukraine, increase Eastern Europe’s dependence on Russia and ultimately divide the continent into two zones of influence.

18/01/2017

World News

Opinion: America’s Russian Hypocrisy

17/01/2017

Russia

Lavrov pours scorn on US intelligence claims of Russian cyber attacks

Lavrov denies Russian involvement in election hacking

17/01/2017

World News

Opinion: What would the revival of Russian imperial instincts mean for Europe?

"Step by step, whenever opportunities present themselves, the Kremlin is ready to use all means at its disposal to regain what it considers its own...", A VIEW by Carl Bildt

16/01/2017