World Oct 16 Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response By Stephen McGrath, Veselin Toshkov, Associated Press
World Oct 12 NATO commander says alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight' European officials warn Russia could test NATO's defenses with covert attacks or a limited military incursion. Recently, European nations have faced increased covert Russian activity. By Emma Burrows, Associated Press
World Oct 08 Rubio says U.S. pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile' “People sometimes view this call to invest more in defense as a hostile thing,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. “It is not a hostile thing.”… By Matthew Lee, Barry Hatton, Associated Press
World Oct 06 Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday sought to reassure NATO ally Iceland that President Donald Trump's administration has no designs on the island but shares its deep concerns about Arctic security as tensions between the United States and Russia… By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Sep 29 Watch 7:24 Poland braces for potential confrontation as Russia tests NATO defenses Estonia formally accused Russia of an arson attack on a robotics company this past August that it said was part of a wave of Russian sabotage across Europe. In Poland, leaders are warning that Russia is planning a major attack… By Malcolm Brabant, Łucja Skolankiewicz
Sep 28 At UN, Denmark says Greenland pact benefits all parties involved By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The security agreement signed by the U.S., Denmark and Greenland last week “strengthens the defense of Greenland, the NATO area, and the American continent."… Continue reading
Sep 25 Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 7:07 Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine By Nick Schifrin Moldova is an Eastern European nation of almost three million people nestled between NATO member Romania and Ukraine. It has become a stage for Russian interference and drone incursions. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan spoke with Nick Schifrin about Russia’s… Continue watching
Sep 23 Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer spoke to The Associated Press at a security conference in Estonia amid warnings from some European leaders that Moscow is planning to test NATO's collective defense pact with bolder attacks that have already included… Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: Trump signs agreement with leaders of Denmark and Greenland By Farnoush Amiri, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The signing Tuesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York comes days after President Donald Trump announced the deal to bolster U.S. military presence on the vast, icy island but keep it under Danish control. Continue reading