Sweden’s chief of defence staff claims Moscow is combining attacks on infrastructure with disinformation campaigns

The U.S. NATO envoy supports a German general taking command of all allied forces, a job that has been held by an American officer.

While the U.S. has taken part in previous iterations of the military exercise, this year's U.S. footprint was smaller as allied nations are pressed by the Trump administration to put more into European defense.

The US administration would like Germany to take command of NATO forces in Europe. U.S. Ambassador to the Alliance Matthew Whitaker said this during the Berlin Security Conference on November 18, he was quoted by The Times. He noted that this is Washington's long-term ambition amid Europe taking greater responsibility for its defense.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said alliance efforts to close the gap with Russia when it comes to mass-producing fire power is paying dividends.