Maria Malmer Stenergard
Coverage of Maria Malmer Stenergard in the Nexus archive.
- Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself
The Pentagon has informed NATO allies of plans to reduce U.S. military capabilities available to the alliance during crises, shifting defense responsibilities to Europe. The Trump administration aims to cut certain assets by one-third to one-half, including bombers and naval forces, ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. European officials express concern over the pace and clarity of these changes.
- Nato foreign ministers meet to navigate shifting partnership with the US – Europe live
NATO foreign ministers are meeting to address uncertainty around US military commitments, particularly regarding a planned deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland announced by Donald Trump. Sweden's foreign minister acknowledged that US announcements have been confusing and difficult to interpret, with expectations that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will provide clarification.
- Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off
Russia's economy has likely contracted over the last five years due to the war in Ukraine and international sanctions, with defense spending reaching a post-Soviet record. The country's financial resources are being drained by the war. Russia's economy is currently smaller than that of Texas.