Poland has announced a dramatic plan to build the largest NATO land army in Europe. The announcement came during the country’s Armed Forces Day on August 15, 2025. The government declared that its armed forces would expand to a core strength of 300,

General Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, said allies could seize Kaliningrad "in a timeframe that is unheard of."

Kurt Volker is an American former ambassador to NATO and former special representative for Ukraine. Nico Lange is a former chief of staff to the German defence minister.

The upcoming Belarusian-Russian joint military exercise, Zapad 2025, is drawing increasing attention across Europe and beyond. NATO countries are viewing this planned exercise as a major reason to step up their military presence and activities in the region.

Germany says it will work with Ukraine's Western allies to provide military aid worth up to $500 million. This aid will be delivered using a new NATO supply line.

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Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker discusses his experience advising President Donald Trump on Ukraine in his first term as high-stakes talks are underway in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.