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UK defence spending plans could fall short
The government has announced its largest military spending increase in decades
United KingdomRussia-NATO ties frozen along deep dividing lines
Russia and NATO each suspects the other of aggressive military posturing; their respective responses increase that sense
RussiaGerman-Russian ties should survive Navalny attack
Berlin is unlikely to allow the Alexey Navalny poisoning to undermine economic cooperation with Russia
RussiaNATO accession will remain a long-term aim for Ukraine
The Kyiv government still aspires to NATO membership but is taking a lower-key approach than before
UkraineErdogan’s ambitions will strain EU ties further
Rising tensions with France over Libya are just one of several irritants in Turkey’s relations with world powers
TurkeyFrance-Turkey rift allows Russia an opening in Libya
Antagonism between Paris and Ankara has spilled over into NATO fora this week
LibyaWestern leaders signal greater resistance to China
Western leaders have made public comments in recent days that identify China more directly as a threat
ChinaNATO’s Southern Hub will turn attention southwards
The Southern Hub is meant to enhance NATO’s 360-degree defence, but its main focus is the Middle East and North Africa
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