Russia is massing troops along NATO's borders and expanding military units while giving them combat experience, creating the backbone of a fighting force.

Starmer added that the US-Israeli attack on Iran has "massively weakened" the military capability of the "abhorrent regime in Iran", but said there will need to be a "negotiated agreement" with the country to limit its ability to rebuild its nuclear programme and safeguard international shipping.

Finland plans to lift a ban on importing nuclear weapons, citing NATO membership and the need to strengthen national defense.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Norway to observe NATO's massive Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle and meet Nordic leaders before visiting the United Kingdom. The trip underscores Canada's focus on Arctic security,

The Iran war took a dramatic turn beyond the Middle East’s borders on Monday when NATO air defenses shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that had entered Turkish airspace — just five days after the first intercept over the eastern Mediterranean.