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NATO Stands Strong Amid US-Europe Tensions, Experts Say

2/17/2026

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The Munich Security Conference highlighted ongoing NATO cooperation despite US–Europe tensions, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance's speech signaled resilience and joint procurement.
Experts Lt Gen (Ret'd) Ben Hodges and Oana Lungescu stressed strong trust and cohesion within the military.
Lungescu stated that Russia is not winning and has failed its objectives in Ukraine.
The UK announced deployment of a Carrier Strike Group to the Arctic, reinforcing NATO's presence.

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The Munich Security Conference highlighted ongoing NATO cooperation despite US–Europe tensions, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance's speech signaled resilience and joint procurement.
Experts Lt Gen (Ret'd) Ben Hodges and Oana Lungescu stressed strong trust and cohesion within the military.
Lungescu stated that Russia is not winning and has failed its objectives in Ukraine.
The UK announced deployment of a Carrier Strike Group to the Arctic, reinforcing NATO's presence.