The article discusses the critical role of The Independent in providing unbiased journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and military exercises. It emphasizes NATO's ongoing combat drills in 2025, involving 10,000 personnel from several nations as Europe responds to a shifted U.S. defense policy under President Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's call for increased military spending from allies raises concerns about U.S. commitment to NATO, particularly in light of Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
Your support makes all the difference. NATO members continued their largest combat exercises of 2025 on Wednesday, testing their ability to rapidly deploy large-scale forces.
Days before the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Steadfast Dart 2025 drills comprise about 10,000 military personnel from nine nations.
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