The U.S. Department of war is reportedly drafting a revised classified nuclear strategy led by defence planners to give the Commander-in-Chief new options in regional conflicts. The policy focuses on integrating lower-yield tactical nuclear weapons to defend allies from attacks by Russia or China. We break down what tactical nukes are, and what this strategy means for NATO allies.

Trump Goes Nuclear, Prepares for War with China, Russia | GRAVITAS 

Russia has launched one of its largest missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens as the war in Ukraine intensifies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for additional Patriot air defense systems, warning that Ukraine urgently needs stronger protection against Russian ballistic missiles.

Meanwhile, Ukraine claims it struck Russian oil refineries deep inside Russian territory and targeted shipping routes in the Black Sea, while Moscow says it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones. As fighting escalates, the United States says it is exploring ways to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Russia Pounds Kyiv With Massive Missile Barrage | Ukraine Pleads For Patriot Missiles |War Escalates

Russia unleashed a massive air assault across Ukraine on Thursday, firing over 70 missiles and 280 drones, exposing severe gaps in Kyiv's air defence and shelter networks. As Ukrainian forces retaliated with long-range drone hits inside Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky's push to manufacture U.S. Patriot interceptors domestically has hit a major wall after President Donald Trump expressed doubts. We break down Ukraine's shelter crisis, the air defence crisis, and what Trump's position means for Kyiv's survival.

Trump Dashes Zelensky's Patriot Dream as Putin Exploits Ukraine's Air Defence Gap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile during its latest wave of attacks on Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones in an overnight barrage that struck multiple locations, including central Ukraine, where several civilians, including children, were killed.

Zelenskyy called for increased military support from Western allies, urging the United States and Europe to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses. Meanwhile, Poland has accused Russia of violating its airspace after a missile explosion near the Ukrainian border. Polish authorities say evidence points to a Russian KH-101 cruise missile, while NATO has pledged to take all necessary measures to defend alliance territory.

Zelenskyy: Russia Used North Korean Ballistic Missile | Poland Blames Russian KH-101 Strike

A Russian missile has reportedly crashed in Poland, leaving behind a massive impact crater captured in newly released images from the site. The incident has heightened tensions as investigations continue into the missile's origin and the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Visuals from the scene show extensive damage and a large crater, highlighting the force of the impact. Polish authorities have secured the area while military and security officials continue their assessment.

Poland: Images from the Site Show the Huge Impact Crater

Russia has launched another large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 50 as fighting intensifies across the country. The attacks targeted several regions, including Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and Kharkiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, industrial facilities, and medical buildings. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 122 attack drones and two ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 101 drones. Explosions were reported across Kyiv after ballistic missile alerts, while officials confirmed damage to warehouses and other non-residential buildings. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine expects to begin domestic production of missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system by the end of the year, calling the project a historic step toward strengthening the country's defense capabilities.

Russia-Ukraine war | Deadly Russian strikes kill 13 as EU unveils €11.4 billion military package

Russia has launched another large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 50 as fighting continues to intensify. The attacks targeted several regions, including Kyiv, Sumy, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, industrial facilities, and medical buildings.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 122 attack drones and two ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 101 drones. Explosions were reported across Kyiv following missile alerts, while officials confirmed damage to warehouses and non-residential buildings.


Russia pounds Ukraine with 122 drones and missiles | 13 dead, kyiv under heavy attack

World leaders who attended the NATO Summit in Ankara felt rather taken aback when they received a revolver and like ammunition as a return gift by Turkish President Recep Erdogan. Some were forced to leave behind their gifts due to gun laws in their countries.


NATO leaders surprised by Turkish president's gift of guns & bullets

In a unique diplomatic gesture, NATO leaders were presented with custom-engraved firearms during the latest summit. This tradition of gifting high-end craftsmanship sparks conversation on protocol, symbolism, and the intersection of defense industry prestige and international diplomacy.


NATO leaders receive engraved firearms as souvenirs

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the future of warfare. NATO has approved Palantir's AI-powered military system, designed to process battlefield intelligence, support decision-making and improve operational planning. Here's how AI is transforming modern defence strategies and what it could mean for future conflicts.

 NATO's secret AI weapon? How Palantir is transforming modern warfare

NATO has quietly approved Palantir’s AI system to identify targets in the field. The move signals a major shift in how the alliance fights modern wars — using artificial intelligence to process data, spot threats, and speed up decisions against Russia. Called a “secret AI weapon” by insiders, the system could change battlefield strategy in the Ukraine war and beyond. What does this mean for warfare, accountability, and the future of AI in the military? We break it down.

NATO unleashes secret AI weapon against Russia: Inside Maven smart system

NATO has quietly approved Palantir’s AI system to identify targets in the field. The move signals a major shift in how the alliance fights modern wars — using artificial intelligence to process data, spot threats, and speed up decisions against Russia. Called a “secret AI weapon” by insiders, the system could change battlefield strategy in the Ukraine war and beyond. What does this mean for warfare, accountability, and the future of AI in the military? We break it down.


NATO unleashes secret AI weapon against Russia

President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit as the war in Ukraine continues. The meeting comes at a critical moment for Kyiv, with questions around US aid, military support, and future peace talks all in focus.

Trump at NATO summit: 'Got India-Pakistan deal done'

The world is closely watching the possibility that Turkey could once again receive America's most advanced stealth fighter, the F-35. The issue has returned to the center of international diplomacy as Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit. President Trump is expected to support efforts toward a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. If this is approved, it would mark a dramatic shift in US-Turkey defense relations after years of tensions.


Trump, Erdogan hold high-stakes talks as NATO summit begins

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the media after holding high-level talks in Ankara ahead of the NATO Summit. The leaders discussed defence spending, NATO priorities, support for Ukraine, and key regional security challenges during their bilateral meeting.


NATO summit: US may reconsider F-35 jets for Turkey after years-long standoff

U.S. President Donald Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara ahead of the NATO leaders' summit. Erdogan welcomed Trump with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Trump meets Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. The meetings come as Washington pushes for progress on the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.

NATO summit: Trump set to meet Erdogan, Zelensky in Ankara

The US is set to restart its troop rotation in Poland within weeks, after a period of suspension. The move signals a renewed commitment to NATO’s eastern flank and comes at a time when security in Europe remains a top concern. For Poland, the return of American forces means more joint training, stronger deterrence, and closer defense ties


US To Restart Troop Rotation in Poland Within Weeks After Suspension

Sweden's largest island, Gotland, is stepping up preparations amid growing concerns over regional security in the Baltic Sea. Located strategically between mainland Sweden and Russia's heavily militarised Kaliningrad exclave, the island has become a focal point in Europe's evolving security landscape. Home to nearly 61,000 residents, Gotland is strengthening its readiness as tensions between Russia and NATO continue to shape defense planning across Northern Europe.


Swedish Baltic Island prepares for war with Russia

As leaders of NATO nations gather for the alliance’s 2026 summit in Turkey’s Ankara, the issue of the expansion of European security crops up inadvertently. The question becomes all the more important in the rapidly altered geopolitical situation amid conflicts and wars. The 32-nation alliance is keen on strengthening collective defence and increasing military spending, as it mulls which countries could join the grouping and bolster military heft.&nbsp;The last expansion happened when Sweden joined in March 2024, completing a shift in Nordic security following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, NATO is open to let any European democracy that meets political, military, and legal criteria for membership.&nbsp;Among the current aspirants, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Ukraine are the three officially recognised partner countries seeking NATO membership, but each faces unique political and security challenges that make accession a complex and lengthy process.&nbsp;<h2>Is the Russia factor impeding expansion?</h2>&nbsp;Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, Ukraine has deepened military cooperation with NATO members and continues to get extensive security assistance. However, despite assurances, NATO leaders have stopped short of providing Kyiv a formal timeline for membership as member states argue that admitting a country already engaged in an active war could trigger NATO’s collective defence obligations under Article 5 and dramatically escalate tensions with Russia.&nbsp;Discussions have hence instead focused on long-term military support, defence modernisation, and closer institutional cooperation.&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina made gradual progress through NATO’s Membership Action Plan, but domestic political divisions continue to slow reforms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Alliance supports sovereignty but baulks in providing accession timeline&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Georgia, also keen for NATO membership, has participated extensively in alliance missions and exercises, but its territorial disputes involving the Russian-backed regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia remain an obstacle. NATO repeatedly reaffirms its support for Georgia’s sovereignty but baulks in providing a clear accession timetable.&nbsp;However, NATO enlargement is likely to take a back seat this summit as leaders focus on increasing defence spending, expanding defence industrial capacity, strengthening deterrence along the eastern flank, and continuing military assistance for Ukraine. The alliance is also gearing up to tackle new security challenges like cyber threats and Arctic defence.&nbsp;Analysts believe that NATO will not take in any new member in the immediate future.

Among the current aspirants, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Ukraine are the three officially recognised partner countries seeking NATO membership, but each faces unique political and security challenges that make accession a complex and lengthy process.

As leaders of NATO nations gather for the alliance’s 2026 summit in Turkey’s Ankara, the issue of the expansion of European security crops up inadvertently. The question becomes all the more important in the rapidly altered geopolitical situation amid conflicts and wars. The 32-nation alliance is keen on strengthening collective defence and increasing military spending, as it mulls which countries could join the grouping and bolster military heft. The last expansion happened when Sweden joined in March 2024, completing a shift in Nordic security following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, NATO is open to let any European democracy that meets political, military, and legal criteria for membership. Among the current aspirants, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Ukraine are the three officially recognised partner countries seeking NATO membership, but each faces unique political and security challenges that make accession a complex and lengthy process. Is the Russia factor impeding expansion? Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, Ukraine has deepened military cooperation with NATO members and continues to get extensive security assistance. However, despite assurances, NATO leaders have stopped short of providing Kyiv a formal timeline for membership as member states argue that admitting a country already engaged in an active war could trigger NATO’s collective defence obligations under Article 5 and dramatically escalate tensions with Russia. Discussions have hence instead focused on long-term military support, defence modernisation, and closer institutional cooperation. Bosnia and Herzegovina made gradual progress through NATO’s Membership Action Plan, but domestic political divisions continue to slow reforms. Alliance supports sovereignty but baulks in providing accession timeline Georgia, also keen for NATO membership, has participated extensively in alliance missions and exercises, but its territorial disputes involving the Russian-backed regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia remain an obstacle. NATO repeatedly reaffirms its support for Georgia’s sovereignty but baulks in providing a clear accession timetable. However, NATO enlargement is likely to take a back seat this summit as leaders focus on increasing defence spending, expanding defence industrial capacity, strengthening deterrence along the eastern flank, and continuing military assistance for Ukraine. The alliance is also gearing up to tackle new security challenges like cyber threats and Arctic defence. Analysts believe that NATO will not take in any new member in the immediate future.

Among the current aspirants, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Ukraine are the three officially recognised partner countries seeking NATO membership, but each faces unique political and security challenges that make accession a complex and lengthy process.

NATO Summit 2026: Which countries could join the alliance next?

Anti-NATO demonstrations organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye have drawn attention in Ankara and Istanbul ahead of key international discussions. The protests highlight ongoing debates over military alliances, foreign policy, and Turkiye's role within NATO. In this episode of Race To Power, we examine the motivations behind the demonstrations, the political messaging involved, and the broader implications for domestic and international politics.

Communist party of turkiye holds anti-nato protests in Ankara and Istanbul

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed the media ahead of the alliance's summit in Ankara, outlining key priorities facing the bloc at a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty. With security concerns ranging from the war in Ukraine to broader regional stability, the summit is expected to focus on defence cooperation, military readiness and the future direction of the alliance. Rutte's remarks offered an early glimpse into the discussions likely to shape NATO's strategy in the months ahead.


Breaking: NATO Chief Mark Rutte sets agenda ahead of high-stakes Ankara summit 

Turkiye has stepped up security measures as NATO prepares to hold a key meeting amid escalating regional and global tensions. The move comes as member states are expected to discuss security challenges and alliance preparedness. Authorities are maintaining heightened alert levels to ensure stability during the high-profile gathering.

Turkiye tightens security as NATO set to meet amid rising tensions

Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital early on Monday, escalating tensions just a day before a crucial NATO summit in Ankara that is expected to be attended by US President Donald Trump. The strike comes at a sensitive diplomatic moment, with the war in Ukraine set to dominate discussions among Nato leaders.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky, Putin Hold Separate Calls With Trump on Ukraine War

In a high-stakes diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump held a nearly 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 4, 2026. The conversation the fourth between the two leaders this year—focused heavily on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities.  

Putin, Trump hold nearly 90-min phone call; Trump offers to help end Ukraine war in call with Putin

The future of the transatlantic alliance is once again under the spotlight, just days before the NATO summit in Ankara. U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his longstanding criticism of NATO, accusing America's allies of failing to pay their fair share for collective defence.   


'Europe Must Pay Its Share': Trump Escalates Attack Against NATO

#Gravitas The future of the transatlantic alliance is once again under the spotlight, just days before the NATO summit in Ankara. U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his longstanding criticism of NATO, accusing America's allies of failing to pay their fair share for collective defence.   


Trump escalates attack against NATO

Germany is hoping to expand defence industry ties with the U.S. and produce more U.S.-designed weaponry at factories in the country, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday. The pitch comes just ahead of a major NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Turkey, where European military expansion will remain in focus as U.S. President Donald Trump puts pressure on allies to spend more.

Berlin makes bid to build US weaponry on German soil 

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to address growing rifts within the alliance. The meeting followed heightened friction over the recent U.S. military conflict in Iran, during which President Trump criticized several NATO members for failing to support U.S. efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.


NATO Chief Pushes Back On Some of US President's Criticism 

Russian strategic Tu-160 missile-carrying bombers conducted ​a 16-hour flight including ‌an air-to-air refueling test in the neutral zone ​over the Barents ​Sea and the Norwegian ⁠Sea.  Russia's defence ​ministry said the flight, was a routine ​one, was ​accompanied by Russian MiG-31 fighter ‌jets ⁠and was escorted by foreign fighter jets at certain points. On the other hand Norway said it sent F-35 jets to intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers and MiG-31s over Barents and Norwegian Seas.


Russia Tests NATO: Russia's Most Powerful Nuclear-Capable Tu-22M3 Bombers Patrol Near UK

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again sparked controversy after criticizing NATO, claiming that the alliance “was not there for the United States.”

His remarks have reignited debate over burden-sharing within NATO, long-standing tensions between the U.S. and European allies, and the future direction of Western military cooperation. The statement comes amid heightened global geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing conflicts that continue to test alliance unity.

Trump Lashes Out At NATO: 'They Were Not There For U.S.' 

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