US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of troop deployments in Europe and threatened to withhold NATO dues from allies not meeting defense spending commitments. The review aims to shift primary defense responsibility to Europe, with reductions in US military capabilities already in effect.
NATO allies are reportedly confused by varying statements from President Trump regarding U.S. troop deployments in Europe. The lack of clarity is causing concern among member states.
GLOBSEC forum in Prague discusses growing drone incursions in Baltics, questions over US commitment to European security ahead of NATO summit in Ankara, and changes in Ukraine war. Interviews with Finland's Defense Ministry permanent secretary and Serbia's speaker of parliament.
India and Russia signed the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) in February 2025, enabling two-way access to airbases and ports for military exercises, training and humanitarian missions. The pact, ratified in December and effective since January, allows up to five warships, 10 aircraft and 3,000 troops to be simultaneously stationed in the partner country for five years, extendable to 10 years. It is expected to strengthen cooperation in servicing India's Russian-origin military equipment and could extend India's strategic reach to the Arctic region.
