A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.
Author: Lara Jakes and Steven Erlanger
As Trump Demands More Military Spending, NATO Allies Reconsider What Counts
The president has long pressed European allies to pay more for their own security. So they may redefine what qualifies as security.
Western Tanks Appear Headed to Ukraine, Breaking Another Taboo
The West has sent an array of weapons once seen as too provocative, and it looks like tanks will be next. With a new Russian offensive expected, officials see an urgent need to shift the balance.
NATO Accuses Russia of Using Cluster Bombs in Ukraine
Officials made the accusation Friday as part of a display of a unified front in support of Ukraine, but rejected a plea from Kyiv to impose a no-fly zone over its airspace.
Blinken, in Paris, Tries to Restore Trust After Submarine Snub
The American secretary of state met privately with the French foreign minister for more than an hour. But French anger remained palpable, even as both sides tried to move on.
In Deal With Germany, U.S. Drops Threat to Block Russian Gas Pipelines
The agreement infuriated both Republicans and Democrats in Congress, who accused the Biden administration of being soft on Russia.