What's happened
NATO marks its 75th anniversary with discussions on safeguarding Ukraine and addressing concerns over Russia, amidst fears of a new pre-war era in Europe.
Why it matters
NATO's 75th anniversary celebrations and discussions on military aid to Ukraine are crucial in the face of escalating tensions with Russia and the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, highlighting the alliance's ongoing efforts to maintain European security.
What the papers say
Politico emphasizes the importance of NATO in preventing war and addressing Trump's views on alliances. South China Morning Post and The Guardian highlight concerns over the defense of Ukraine and the need for increased military spending in Europe.
How we got here
Tensions have risen in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting NATO to discuss plans to ensure military aid to Ukraine and address concerns over the defense of the region. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of a 'pre-war era' in Europe, urging increased defense spending.
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Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Covering an area of 17,125,200 square kilometres, it is the largest country in the world by area, spanning more than one-eighth of the Earth's in
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Donald Franciszek Tusk is a Polish politician who was President of the European Council from 2014 to 2019. He served as the 14th prime minister of Poland from 2007 to 2014 and was a co-founder and chairman of the Civic Platform political party.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 North American and European countries.
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Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast.
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.