Elbridge Colby & Vladimir Putin

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby, Pentagon policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States will continue to use its nuclear weapons to protect NATO members.

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin's repeated remarks about Russia's nuclear capabilities and the invasion of Ukraine have catalyzed interest among some NATO allies in hosting US dual-capable aircraft (DCA).

Elbridge Colby: Colby, a U.S. undersecretary of defense, laid out the 'NATO 3.0' vision for Europe assuming greater defense responsibility.

Vladimir Putin: Putin's struggles in Ukraine are mentioned as context for European security concerns.

Elbridge Colby: U.S. undersecretary of defense; outlined 'NATO 3.0' strategy for greater European self-reliance.

Vladimir Putin: Putin spoke with Trump before the summit and rejected a halt to long-range strikes. Russia was a central threat in NATO discussions.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, the Pentagon's second-in-command, described security talks between Israel>>>i and Lebanese military delegations in Washington as 'productive'.

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss economic cooperation and international issues, a visit closely watched in the context of US-China relations and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, the Pentagon's second-in-command, described security talks between Israel>>>i and Lebanese military delegations in Washington as 'productive'.

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, met with Abbas Araghchi and offered support to Iran, highlighting Russia's role as an ally.