What Happened
Allies Train To Counter Russian Nuclear Subs In Arctic
NATO allies have conducted an exercise off the coast of Iceland to practice hunting Russian submarines, marking the first time the US has not participated. The exercise, led by a French commander, aimed to demonstrate that NATO can protect the continent without US leadership. The absence of US ships and aircraft is striking, given the country’s historical role in the exercise. The move comes as the threat from Russia has increased, with the Kremlin launching a campaign to disrupt commercial and military logistics in Europe. This development was reported by POLITICO.