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US wants allies to purchase American weapons — envoy to NATO
Matthew Whitaker added that this will ultimately contribute to peace
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TheJournal.ie
· Jun 22, 2026
US Nato head spends his time 'calming everyone down' as Trump tensions with Europe spill over
At a question and answer session in the US Ambassador’s residence in Dublin’s Phoenix Park Whittaker outlined the US vision for European security.
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.
JUST IN: US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.@BRICSNews
Ministry of Economics of Latvia
· Apr 2, 2026
I foresee closer cooperation between Latvia and the United States in the fields of energy, defense, and artificial intelligence
The United States of America (USA) is a strategic partner of Latvia, and there are broad opportunities for cooperation between companies from both countries
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Questions NATO Allies’ Loyalty After Iran War
US President Donald Trump questions why the US spends hundreds of billions on NATO after Britain, Italy, Germany, and France refused to stand by the US during the Iran war, saying “I've always said that we help them, but I'm not sure they would be there for us.”
Le Monde
· Jul 6, 2026
Politicial scientist Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer: 'The United States is grappling with strategic saturation'
According to the president of the German Marshall Fund, the US, who is engaged on multiple fronts, is renegotiating the transatlantic contract unilaterally by pressuring its European allies to take responsibility for their own security. This 'burden shifting' challenges Europe to coordinate the organization of its defense industries.
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 25, 2026
Rubio: US Questioning Future in NATO Over Bloc Sitting Out Iran War
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington is questioning its involvement in the North Atlantic Alliance after some members of the bloc refused to allow the US to use their bases to attack Iran. “One of the reasons I’ve been a strong supporter of our presence in NATO is because it allows us these []
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