In a recent interview with Deutsche Welle, Bruno Kahl, head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), raised concerns that Russia may be preparing to test NATO’s collective defense. In his words,

German bund yields saw historic jumps on Wednesday as traders had their first opportunity to react to plans by the country for a huge uplift in spending that the eurozone economy has for decades resisted.

It’s a “turning of the page” as European leaders try to fast-track plans to bolster defenses and back Ukraine — and ultimately curb reliance on the United States.

US President Donald Trump has claimed Russia's bombing blitz of Ukraine is “what anybody else would do” after lauding his hailing his health relationship with Vladimir Putin. Trump, who was criticised for his public showdown with Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office last month,

With the United States pulling back from its commitments to Ukraine and broader European defense, military leaders are warning that Europe must act quickly to strengthen its own forces. General Waldemar Skrzypczak emphasizes that if decisive action is taken now,

It comes a day after Trump suggested that the US might abandon its commitments to Nato if member countries don't meet defense spending targets.

President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.

Ukrainian sources say Berlin backs Starmer's plan, but German involvement would require parliamentary approval