North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the alliance's support for Ukraine and efforts to promote a cease-fire. The meeting comes a day after President Trump was set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing for a critical meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington, with European leaders joining him in a show of unity. The meet is expected to be high-stakes, with the future of Ukraine's peace negotiations hanging in the balance. Zelensky will also travel
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. These high-level meetings come amid ongoing efforts to address the Ukraine crisis and strengthen transatlantic cooperation. The European leaders
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
As President Trump meets with the Secretary General of NATO today, he is set to make a major announcement regarding US involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The president has previously expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has continued his war in Ukraine. Trump has hinted that he will
Defence spending
Germany's new government has committed to a staggering €650 billion defence budget over the next five years, a 70% increase from current levels, to overhaul the country's long-neglected armed forces and meet NATO's 3.5% GDP target by 2029. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius faces
European Union
During his visit to Latvia, Canadian Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty reaffirmed Canada's commitment to NATO's deterrence and defence posture through the Multinational Brigade (MNB-LVA). McGuinty met with Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Spridžs, participated in a flower laying ceremony, and attended the first
Defence spending
As Canada commits to reaching NATO's 2 per cent defence spending target, a strengthened Canadian Armed Forces won't just enhance the country's security, but also reinforce the international order. However, following through on this vision will require reinvestment in Canada's diplomatic capacity,
Defence spending
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that a new and more aggressive target for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to increase its military budget may force the federal government to cut back in other areas, with "trade-offs" expected closer to 2030. The new target, agreed upon at the
European Union
As the world grapples with slowing economic growth, trade declines, and the threat of war in the Middle East, European nations are making a concerted effort to increase their military spending to counter the growing threat posed by Russia. The push to enhance defense capabilities comes as the North Atlantic
European Union
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) prepares to set new spending goals at its annual summit meeting, European nations are facing a critical challenge: how to unify their fragmented manufacturing and deter Russia, a belligerent foe that is already on a wartime footing and spending an estimated 7.5
Defence spending
As the NATO summit commenced in Brussels, Secretary-General Mark Rutte defended the United States' pre-emptive air strikes on Iran, stating that they do not breach international law. Rutte emphasized NATO's consistent position that Iran should not possess a nuclear weapon, and the organization's primary concern
European Union
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will embark on a diplomatic trip to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany to attend the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit from June 23 to 26, 2025. Minister Anand will engage in bilateral meetings with senior
