Security guarantees will have to underpin any peace deal where Russia retains control of Ukrainian land
The Norwegian politician on his decade as a KGB contact, crossing Russia’s red lines — and what comes next for Ukraine
There’s a bull market for the fast-changing sector but investing and innovating in weapons carries risks
Also in this newsletter: German business’s war on red tape
Disputes persist over funding, procurement and the role of the EU in defence policy
Russian president ratchets up threats as Ukraine’s Nato allies consider supplying Storm Shadow missiles
The country has increased spending on arms dramatically but remains a laggard in domestic production
Potentially allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles on targets in Russia is latest in a series of ‘salami tactics’
Andrius Kubilius, named as the bloc’s first military head, says western Europe must prepare for Russian attacks
Jens Stoltenberg says bloc should not duplicate efforts with US-led military alliance
Radosław Sikorski says Warsaw needs to protect citizens despite Nato opposition
Kyiv confirms the first loss of one of its US-made fighter jets since Zelenskyy announced their delivery
Foreign minister Tobias Billström says incursion into Russian region has more political than territorial value
Also in this newsletter: Foreign ministers break tradition to snub Hungary
Non-essential personnel sent home on Thursday evening as part of security lockdown at Geilenkirchen
Moscow is laying the ground for long-term control of vital infrastructure in an alliance member state
U-turn on world’s biggest laser sensor maker is embarrassing reversal for the Pentagon
Secret presentation for officers reveals plans for overwhelming strikes in early stages of potential war against Nato
New defence secretary John Healey promises to ‘reset’ the country’s relations with European allies
Also in this newsletter: Why Pedro Sánchez is once again in the hot seat over corruption allegations against his wife
As Nato and the NatCons meet, Republican foreign policy views mark a break with Reagan’s traditional conservatism
Also in this newsletter: Milan’s airport officially renamed in honour of controversial ex-premier Berlusconi
Allies refrain from public comments about US president’s health but silence belies nervousness over election
Beijing accuses military alliance of ‘lies and smears’ and warns it to stay out of Asia
UK prime minister’s quest for closer EU ties gets tacit nod from US president as he makes global debut at Nato forum
