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The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.

PM says Europe must ‘step up’ and signals he wants to work more closely with other states to build military capability

They say they feel ‘let down and ridiculed’ by the US administration

Nato chief has glibly dismissed prospect of coping without US support, but in the age of Trump the case for autonomy is growing

Ancient policies are being applied to a modern world.

Exercise Hyperion Storm was the culmination of 18 months of training.

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

A prescient new book outlines the future of warfare in the far north, and just how far behind its rivals the US still is.

Syria sees conflict between Damascus and Kurds, with a new integration deal announced. India and the EU finalize a major trade agreement after 18 years. Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue with sticking points. China's top general is purged, raising questions about military leadership. The EU backs Morocco's autonomy plan for the…

In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. “Trump makes us feel not only German, but also European,” said one influential figure – German soccer star Leon Goretzka.

ANALYSIS: Trump may be very proud of his ‘armada’ off the coast of Iran but the US president could look good, back a winner, and support his allies by leaving Tehran alone and helping Ukraine win instead, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley