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Alexus Grynkewich

US Air Force General, NATO's top commander, NATO

3 articles · 5 July 2025 to 7 July 2026

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Warned that 30 days of munitions supplies are no longer sufficient and urged development of an industrial base that can sustain prolonged attrition.
Described Eastern Sentry as flexible and agile, delivering focused deterrence exactly when and where needed along the eastern flank.
Announced a 90-day review of US force posture in Europe during his welcoming ceremony on July 4

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NATO summit in Ankara reveals fractures as Ukraine secures drone deals and presses for air defence

Volodymyr Zelensky signs agreements with Estonia, the Netherlands and Denmark while demanding Patriot licences and a European anti-ballistic system, as Donald Trump questions allied resolve and Mark Rutte unveils $217 billion in defence financing.

Hélène Mercier7 July 20269 min read

World

NATO launches Eastern Sentry after Russian drones violate Polish airspace

The alliance's new mission begins within days with air and ground assets from France, Germany, the UK and Denmark, as 43 nations condemn Moscow at the UN Security Council.

Hélène Mercier12 September 20257 min read

World

Rutte presses Washington for flexibility as US pauses Ukraine artillery and air defence shipments

NATO chief warns alliance credibility depends on keeping Ukraine supplied while Pentagon reviews stockpiles and Trump signals frustration with Putin

Hélène Mercier5 July 20258 min read

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