Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
The attack forced commercial flights and airports to be suspended for safety reasons Hegseth now goes hard on some Nato countries that are still paying below the expected levels. He says “for all of our clarity, too many allied capitals seem to still miss something in translation” and “too many allies still do not recognise the historic need … to forge a relevant, powerful military alliance.” “It is happening, and it’s a validation of President Trump’s approach, an approach that will set the tab
Hegseth says the US will be “doubling down” on its efforts to get allies to spend what they need to spend.
He says his department will conduct a six-month review of US forces in Europe .
He says it will look at actual benefits of having US military in Europe – and will be a real review.
“It will be designed to ensure that Nato is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading , stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defence of Europe.”
He then goes further to say that the US dues to the Nato budget will be contingent on other countries meeting their defence spending targets.
“ Where other allies do not spend with urgency, our dues, contributions will go down. Nato will be a two-way street.”
“America cannot care for or pay more for Europe’s defence than our allies do.”
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- Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe liveGuardian - World · Jakub Krupa · Jun 18, 2026, 8:15 AM
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- ‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn,’ Zelenskyy warns after overnight strikes in Russia – Europe liveGuardian - World · Jakub Krupa · Jun 18, 2026, 3:21 PM
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