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NATO defense ministers met in Brussels and pledged rapid measures to bolster European air defenses while urging allies to buy more U.S. weapons to support Ukraine.

Der Spiegel
Russia and NATO: Defense ministers plan rapid defensive measures

Russia and NATO: Defense ministers plan rapid defensive measures NATO defense ministers have in Brussels pledged new protections for European airspace. It should happen quickly now. Will the division of responsibilities between the alliance and the EU work?

Russia and NATO: Defense ministers plan rapid defensive measures
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This demo in Russia is extraordinary! Bravo, kids, bravo🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡 !!

Crowds in St Petersburg sing about overthrowing Putin www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/50ce8e3...
Crowds in St Petersburg sing about overthrowing Putin
Hundreds gather to chant anti-war lyrics labelled ‘extremist’ under Moscow’s censorship laws
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by Nicolai von Ondarza

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This should be embraced by Europeans - a US moving from wanting to stifle European autonomy to US Defence secretary declaring “We remain clear-eyed about the fact the most effective deterrents to Russian aggression are: number one, a lethal, capable, and European-led Nato"
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 2h
US says ‘European-led’ Nato must deter Russia and aid Ukraine
US says ‘European-led’ Nato must deter Russia and aid Ukraine
Pete Hegseth indicated US would ‘impose costs’ on Russia if Ukraine war does not end
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US says ‘European-led’ Nato must deter Russia and aid Ukraine
US says ‘European-led’ Nato must deter Russia and aid Ukraine
Pete Hegseth indicated US would ‘impose costs’ on Russia if Ukraine war does not end
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Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion apnews.com/article/nato...
Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
Germany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support.
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de Volkskrant
NATO struggles to keep support for Ukraine at pace amid growing Russian threat

NATO Struggles to Keep Support for Ukraine Up to Speed Amid Growing Russian Threat NATO is struggling to keep support for Ukraine at the required level amid the increasing Russian threat.

NATO struggles to keep support for Ukraine at pace amid growing Russian threat
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Handelsblatt
War in Ukraine: Zelensky says talks in the United States bring the war closer to an end

The Ukrainian president is once again traveling to Washington for talks. He hopes for concrete arms deals to hasten the end of the war. The talks are also expected to cover U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine: Zelensky says talks in the United States bring the war closer to an end
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NRC
Europe buys American weapons for Ukraine, but in summer fewer weapons went to Kyiv

Weapon deliveries to Ukraine fell by 43 percent during the summer months. The United States is calling on Europeans to buy more American weapons for Kyiv.

Europe buys American weapons for Ukraine, but in summer fewer weapons went to Kyiv
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by Edgar Morgenroth

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1. Not really as Ukraine already has its own long range weapons.
2. What are you going to do about it? Presumably nothing just as with all your previous red lines
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 3h
Lavrov:Supplying Ukraine with Tomahawks would lead to a very serious escalation between Russia&the U.S

"Yes,there have been statements about Tomahawks,but in this series of statements regarding the possible supply of Tomahawks, Trump,among other comments, mentioned that he does not want escalation⤵️
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Europe pays, America delivers – but the US still does not provide Ukraine with the Tomahawks it wants

At the NATO meeting, half of the allies pledged new weapons deliveries. The US defense secretary holds back this time after the February fallout.

Europe pays, America delivers – but the US still does not provide Ukraine with the Tomahawks it wants
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Lavrov:Supplying Ukraine with Tomahawks would lead to a very serious escalation between Russia&the U.S

"Yes,there have been statements about Tomahawks,but in this series of statements regarding the possible supply of Tomahawks, Trump,among other comments, mentioned that he does not want escalation⤵️
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Dagens Nyheter
More NATO countries pledge more for Ukraine

More NATO countries are now volunteering to buy weapons from the USA to give to Ukraine. 'We expect more to do more,' says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) at the NATO meeting in Brussels.

More NATO countries pledge more for Ukraine
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Handelsblatt
Ukraine war: USA sends new threat to Russia — war must end quickly

Italy does not extradite Nord Stream suspect for now. Britain sanctions Russian oil companies. An arms initiative mobilizes 3.8 billion euros. The News Blog.

Ukraine war: USA sends new threat to Russia — war must end quickly
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The Independent
Trump has threatened to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine - but can they turn the tide of the war?

Washington may grant access to powerful Tomahawk missiles, with Moscow threatening to respond. Experts tell Nicole Wootton-Cane that the weapons could significantly boost Ukraine—but their power shouldn't be overstated.

Trump has threatened to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine - but can they turn the tide of the war?
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New York Times
What Are Tomahawk Missiles, and Why Might Trump Give Them to Ukraine?

Ukraine could receive a newly developed land-based launcher to strike Moscow and beyond

What Are Tomahawk Missiles, and Why Might Trump Give Them to Ukraine?
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Kathimerini
Ukraine seeks up to $20 billion for American weapons via NATO

Ukraine will need military aid worth between $12 and $20 billion in 2026, as part of a new NATO initiative to purchase American weapons, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Ukraine seeks up to $20 billion for American weapons via NATO
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The Washington Post
U.S. Pushes Russia to Negotiate as Hegseth Warns Moscow of Imposing Costs

U.S. has suggested offering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine as a way to pressure Russia to return to the negotiating table

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The Independent
Kremlin denies Trump's warning that the Russian economy is set to collapse

Donald Trump said that Putin should settle the Ukraine war, which he claimed was making Russia look bad

Kremlin denies Trump's warning that the Russian economy is set to collapse
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13-min analysis

How #Zelensky and #Europe partners have maneuvered Trump away from support of #Putin

The key? Flattery and manipulation of #Trump ego

#Ukraine #UkraineWar #Russia
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Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 11h
EA on TVP World: Will #Trump Send #Tomahawk Missiles to #Ukraine? (Scott Lucas w Marie Kato)

#UkraineWar #Russia

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EA on TVP World: Will Trump Send Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine? - EA WorldView
After Gaza's ceasefire, will Donald Trump back Ukraine resistance of Russia's invasion, including supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv?
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