Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conference with NATO and EU leaders as he prepared for talks with US President Donald Trump in Florida. Zelenskyy urged stronger military and diplomatic stances, warning that Russia’s manipulation must be countered to secure progress toward ending the war.
The White House has reportedly created a “naughty and nice” list to grade NATO countries on how they aligned with US positions during the Iran conflict, according to Politico. The Trump administration is reportedly weighing evaluations that could lead to penalties for allies deemed insufficiently supportive, turning alliance politics into a public scorecard.
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A Pentagon email reportedly outlines potential U.S. penalties for NATO allies that do not back the Iran war. Among the options discussed are suspending Spain from the alliance and reassessing support related to Britain’s Falkland Islands claim. The move follows President Trump’s public complaints that allies aren’t doing enough for U.S. operations.
Geopolitical expert Hal Brands argues that globalisation powered the rise of Russia and China as credible challengers to the US. He says Donald Trump’s approach could push strategic de-escalation with Russia and recalibrate NATO. Meanwhile, Brands warns China may benefit from fractures between the US and Europe, as advanced technology and great-power competition return to center stage.
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