Some alliance officials think the move is needed to counter Russia’s new cruise missiles, but it could be “a point of no return with the Russians,” one expert said.
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Trump’s Latest Acting Pentagon Chief Faces Immediate Stress Test
Mark T. Esper, the third person to run the Defense Department under President Trump, visited NATO. A few days ago he was still Army secretary.
2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Fierce Firefight in Afghanistan
The latest American military deaths, bringing this year’s total to nine in the country, come days before the next round of peace talks between the United States and the Taliban.
Europe Vows to Spend More on Defense, but U.S. Still Isn’t Happy
Washington says it supports allies’ efforts to increase military funding and capacity, but has complained that the plans cut out American contractors.
‘Balkan Spring’ Turns to Summer, and Hopes for Change Dim
From Serbia to Montenegro and Albania, thousands have taken to the streets for months to protest corrupt, autocratic leaders. Yet nothing has budged.
Two Suspected Russian Agents Among 14 Convicted in Montenegro Coup Plot
The Russian suspects, believed to be back in Russia, were tried and sentenced in absentia in a plot to prevent Montenegro from joining NATO.
Supporter of North Macedonia Name Change Wins Presidency
The country changed its name to overcome objections from Greece, allowing North Macedonia to join NATO and possibly the European Union.
Military Drills in Arctic Aim to Counter Russia, but the First Mission Is to Battle the Cold
Moscow is moving to claim Arctic territory as barriers between Russia and North America melt. Yet still bitter temperatures pose an immediate threat to NATO troops defending icy waterways.
With Trump, NATO Chief Tries to Navigate Spending Minefields
Jens Stoltenberg is the European leader who has shown the most deft hand with President Trump. But his credit of the president for spending increases has annoyed fellow European officials.
Two U.S. Service Members Killed in Northern Afghanistan
One Afghan commando was also killed and two were wounded during a joint operation in a Taliban-held district in Kunduz Province, officials said.