Nato debates how to beef up defences as Russia continues to probe
Also in this newsletter: Trump gushes over Meloni’s memoir while tariffs loom over Italian pasta industry
Also in this newsletter: Trump gushes over Meloni’s memoir while tariffs loom over Italian pasta industry

Rome says proposed levies of up to 92% set to be reduced after US commerce department review

Pledge to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP would unleash hundreds of billions of euros

Higher European spending may please Trump but will not be enough to rebuild confidence

US-led alliance announces new Eastern Sentry mission as Trump and Poland disagree on Moscow’s intentions

At the heart of the dispute is buying US weapons with EU money

US president had demanded that allies spend 5% of GDP on defence