Why NATO Didn't Fly Its Flag at Anakonda

As troops from 24 nations convened last month in Poland for exercise Anakonda, some European countries successfully worked behind the scenes to soften the symbolism of ground troops maneuvering so closely to Moscow’s backyard.
Obama Downplays Brexit Impact at NATO Summit
NATO leaders will approve rotating four battalions through Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, up to 4,000 troops in all, as a collective tripwire against fresh Russian adventurism in its old stomping ground.
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Obama Downplays Brexit Impact at NATO Summit
NATO leaders will approve rotating four battalions through Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, up to 4,000 troops in all, as a collective tripwire against fresh Russian adventurism in its old stomping ground.
Putin Lures, Warns Finland Over Defense Ties
Finland’s long-term interests would be better served by deepening its defense relationship with Russia rather than aligning itself militarily to NATO, Russian president Vladimir Putin said during a heads-of-state summit meeting in Finland.
US Senators Press EU to Renew Russian Sanctions
As European leaders met Monday, six key US senators wrote to pin a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk Monday pressed the European Council to continue sanctions on Russia to force Moscow to adhere to the Minsk ceasefire deal
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