- Xi Jinping and Putin coordinate actions in the Indo-Pacific as the Trump administration pivots away from European alliances and Russia escalates hybrid warfare against Ukraine.
- Trump's policies are leading to reduced military contributions and scaling back due to potential conflict in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
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Italian forces deployed during NATO exercises.
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What happened
Italian forces deployed during NATO exercises.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Italy
country in southern Europe
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Baltics
geographical and historical region in north-eastern Europe
- Amid heightened tensions, officials like Kristen Michal and Kyrylo Budanov are linking recent arson attacks and destabilization attempts to Russia, highlighting the hybrid warfare threat facing Europe and the Baltics.
- The invasion of Ukraine is driving demand for advanced defense technologies and fostering a shared entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Baltic states.
Related events
- NATO and the Alliance conducted training exercises at a base in Italy, involving the organization and its members.
- Poland, Italy, and NATO are discussing defense cooperation regarding the eastern flank, targeting NATO airspace, and ensuring mutual security.
- Latvia and Italy deepen defense cooperation to strengthen NATO's eastern flank against Russian aggression.
- Italy is providing allied support to NATO defense operations, utilizing NATO fighter jets for air defense due to the war in Ukraine.
- The Netherlands, NATO, and Italy participated in multinational air exercises on September 18, 2026.