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Trump says NATO should stay away unless their ships are needed to load oil, calling allies useless.
The remarks come as reports say the Hormuz Strait issue may be resolved amid a two-week ceasefire.
U.S. discussions reportedly consider unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian funds as critics weigh in.
Trump’s comments followed a question at Trump National Doral Miami about NATO aid.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping lane through which about 20% of global oil passes.
The remarks add to ongoing scrutiny of U.S. alliances amid regional tensions.
The report cites Reuters photos and accompaniments as context for Trump’s stance.
The article notes Trump’s broader criticism of NATO amid security dynamics in the region.
The story is anchored in the broader discourse on U.S. sanctions and Iran-related diplomacy.

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NATO jets scrambled to intercept six Russian aircraft near the Baltic states, signaling heightened policing of the region.
The interception occurred from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, where France leads NATO’s Baltic air policing efforts.
Video shows a Rafale tracking a Su-30SM and an Il-20M electronic intelligence aircraft during the intercept.
Experts believe the Russians may have armed vehicles with Kh-31P or Kh-31PM anti-radiation missiles.
The event is part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission to safeguard Baltic airspace amid regional tensions.
Russia issued warnings over Ukraine drone activity and threatened potential actions near NATO members.
NATO members deny Ukraine airspace access while Russia raises tensions with potential strikes on Baltic states.
The Russian security council chief signaled potential self-defense actions in the region.
The Baltic Air Policing mission aims to maintain the integrity of Baltic airspace amid Western concerns.
The incident highlights ongoing NATO-France coordination in air policing duties.

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Security expert warns the UK faces serious threats due to gaps in defense spending and capabilities.
The defence fleet is smaller than decades ago, with 17 surface ships and a target below 19.
Experts say drone threats overwhelm defenses and require new resources like anti-drone systems.
Ukraine startup capacity is cited as faster at delivering solutions than the UK’s traditional industry.
The author argues for regulatory support to boost a nascent UK defence startup culture.
There is concern about reliance on US deterrence and questions about future Europe-wide defense guarantees.
The article links defence spending erosion to post-Cold War austerity and personnel losses.
Officials note slow UK defense procurement compared with rapid Ukrainian innovation.
The piece emphasizes a need for balancing deterrence with realistic measures in defense planning.
The article cites the rapid start-up model used by Ukraine as a benchmark for reforms.

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