Trump and Merkel meet after he calls Germany a 'captive' of Russia'

US President Donald Trump has held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Brussels, hours after he fiercely criticised German policy on defence spending and gas imports from Russia.

Turkey air strikes hit Kurdish positions in Syria

Turkish warplanes struck positions of a US-backed Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin province today, opening a new front in the Syrian civil war and raising the prospect of deeper strains between Turkey and Washington.

States hosting expanded NATO forces reduce own level of security : top Russian diplomat

NATO’s military buildup near Russia’s borders dramatically worsens the security situations in countries where troops and equipment of the alliance are being stationed, First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov warns.

Moscow calls on Kabul to investigate into death of civilians from US airstrikes

Moscow calls on Kabul and the global community to investigate into the death of civilians in northern Afghanistan in the US airstrikes, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on its web site on Friday.

NATO jets violate Finland airspace while intercepting Russian planes

Two NATO jets which were intercepting Russian planes over neutral waters near Estonia briefly violated Finnish airspace, the alliance said.

Pence pledges U.S. commitment to NATO during Estonia trip

Speaking in Estonia Monday, Vice President Mike Pence reinforced the United States' commitment to a NATO against aggression.

US troops killed in 'insider attack' in Nangarhar

An Afghan commando has killed two American soldiers and wounded two others during a joint operation in eastern Nangarhar province, according to a government official.

Trump says Germany owes vast sums to NATO, US for defense right after Merkel meeting

Donald Trump says Germany owes "vast sums of money" to NATO and the U.S. "must be paid more" for providing defense.

NATO investigating details of Iran's ballistic missile test, Stoltenberg says

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said the alliance should develop its own missile systems after reports Iran had conducted ballistic missile tests.

Merkel Vows to Find Compromise with US on Trade, Military Spending

German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed Saturday to seek compromises on issues like trade and military spending with US President Donald Trump, adding she would work on preserving the important relationship between Europe and the United States.

US troops in Poland 'a threat to Russia's security'

The arrival of thousands of US soldiers in Poland as part of a NATO build-up is a threat to Russia's national security, the Kremlin has said.

United States protection : Tanks arrive in Germany to help Nato defences

The largest shipment of US brigades since the fall of the Soviet Union is arriving in northern Germany.

Unified Europe 'good' for the US, says Obama

A strong and unified Europe is "good" for the United States and NATO is "absolutely vital" for US security and prosperity, US President Barack Obama said as he launched his final European trip.

Taliban bomber kills four Americans at NATO base in Afghanistan

A Taliban suicide bomber dressed as a labourer blew himself up at the NATO air base at Bagram north of the Afghan capital Kabul today, killing four Americans and wounding at least 17 people in one of the bloodiest attacks against US forces since US President Barack Obama took office.

NATO-Afghan anti-Taliban operation in Kunduz kills 30 civilians, injures 25

At least 30 civilians were killed and 25 others injured late Wednesday during NATO-Afghan Army airstrikes and land combat operations in Kunduz province, north Afghanistan, official sources told EFE.

Fight against the ISIS in Iraq and Syria: NATO plans to deploy AWACS in October

NATO is planning to deploy surveillance aircrafts to support the international coalition’s ongoing fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) before the end of October, a senior official has said.

Czechs and Hungarians call for EU army amid security worries

The leaders of the Czech Republic and Hungary say a "joint European army" is needed to bolster security in the EU.

Russian defense official proposes non-NATO anti-terror coalition: Russia, China, Iran, India

The chairman of the Russian Duma's defense committee said this week the time has come for Russia, China, India and Iran to form an anti-terrorism coalition that is not aligned with the "aggressive" NATO.

Germany vows greater security role over Russian threat

Germany pledged Wednesday to assume a greater role in global security, pointing to the strategic threat posed by Russia and other looming dangers.

NATO calls on its members to get rid of dependencies on Russian weapons

NATO welcomes the efforts of its members to overcome their dependencies on Russian military equipment, the alliance said in the Warsaw Summit Communique adopted on Saturday at the end of the two-day Warsaw summit.