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Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into apartment block in Romania
Romania asked NATO for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone's flight a serious violation of international law
 "Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into apartment block in Romania")
Rubio embarks on mission to ease tensions with allies during Nato meeting
Rubio will attend a Nato foreign ministers' meeting in Sweden on Friday
 "Rubio embarks on mission to ease tensions with allies during Nato meeting")
Trump announces 5,000 additional US troops to Poland, sparks confusion
Trump and the Pentagon have said in recent weeks that they were drawing down at least 5,000 troops in Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being humiliated by the Iranian leadership
 "Trump announces 5,000 additional US troops to Poland, sparks confusion")
Putin says Ukraine war nearing end, cites Nato expansion as root cause
He blamed "globalist" Western leaders, saying they promised Nato would not expand eastward after the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, but then tried to draw Ukraine into the European Union's orbit
 "Putin says Ukraine war nearing end, cites Nato expansion as root cause")
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in 6-12 months amid Nato feud
Trump wrote Wednesday on social media that the US was reviewing possible troop reductions in Germany, with a "determination" to be made soon
 "US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in 6-12 months amid Nato feud")
US troop cut underlines European defence responsibility: German minister
In response to heavy criticism from Washington over defence spending, European Nato members, including Germany, have pledged to take on more responsibility for their own defence
 "US troop cut underlines European defence responsibility: German minister")
Trump signals openness to reducing US troops in Spain, Italy amid tensions
Trump's comments were the latest in his attacks on European allies for not doing enough to pay for their own defence and support the US war in Iran
 "Trump signals openness to reducing US troops in Spain, Italy amid tensions")
Trump expresses 'disappointment' with Nato allies; lauds King Charles III
The King also reaffirmed support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, noting that enduring partnerships between Europe and North America are essential to maintaining global stability
 "Trump expresses 'disappointment' with Nato allies; lauds King Charles III")
Trump weighing reduction of US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
Merz had said earlier Wednesday that his personal relationship with Trump remained 'as good as ever,' but he had 'had doubts from the very beginning about what was started there with the war in Iran'
 "Trump weighing reduction of US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud")
King Charles urges US to reject 'isolationism' in landmark speech
Charles used his remarks to a joint session of Congress - the first such address by a British monarch in more than three decades - to argue for preserving the alliance between the UK and US
 "King Charles urges US to reject 'isolationism' in landmark speech")
Macron says EU's defence push aims to strengthen Nato, not replace it
Emmanuel Macron said Europe mustn't act to weaken NATO, which connects the continent with its American ally
 "Macron says EU's defence push aims to strengthen Nato, not replace it")
Trump lists out 'naughty and nice' Nato allies over support during Iran war
Implementation of such a list could result in punitive measures against certain alliance members, including the strategic relocation of US personnel or restriction of American defence technology sales
 "Trump lists out 'naughty and nice' Nato allies over support during Iran war")
'We never needed them': Trump criticises Nato after Hormuz developments
His remarks come amid renewed debate over Nato's role in regional security and energy route stability, particularly as tensions in the Gulf have fluctuated in recent weeks
 "'We never needed them': Trump criticises Nato after Hormuz developments")
Europe mulls fallback plan if US pulls back from Nato amid Trump's threats
An anxious Europe scrambles for solutions after US President Donald Trump has threatened to annex Greenland from Denmark, and called Nato a 'paper tiger'
 "Europe mulls fallback plan if US pulls back from Nato amid Trump's threats")
We pay trillions of dollars, they weren't there for us: Trump slams Nato
Trump said that the US spent trillions of dollars on guarding Europe against Russia
 "We pay trillions of dollars, they weren't there for us: Trump slams Nato")
US anger at European allies could still yield strategic advantages
Several countries denied US access to European bases during the war, exposing strained ties already weakened by Washington's stance on Greenland, closeness to Putin and support for far-right groups
 "US anger at European allies could still yield strategic advantages")
Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days: Nato's Rutte to allies
The US president has repeatedly called Nato a "paper tiger" and threatened to withdraw from the 32-member transatlantic alliance in recent weeks
 "Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days: Nato's Rutte to allies")
US asks allies for quick, concrete plans to secure Hormuz after ceasefire
Request was presented during discussions between American and Nato officials at the White House, where US President Trump met with North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Mark Rutte
 "US asks allies for quick, concrete plans to secure Hormuz after ceasefire")
'Wasn't there when we needed': Trump slams Nato, revives Greenland push
Republican president has had a warm relationship with Rutte in the past, and the meeting came after the US and Iran late Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of Hormuz
 "'Wasn't there when we needed': Trump slams Nato, revives Greenland push")
Iran conflict left mark on Nato, rift began with Greenland: Trump
Trump's remarks came days ahead of Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit to Washington to meet the US President