https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-new-nato-inner-circle-excludes-uk-france-and-baltic-alliesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-new-nato-inner-circle-excludes-uk-france-and-baltic-allieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-new-nato-inner-circle-excludes-uk-france-and-baltic-allies#u99894Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:47:10 +0000The Pentagon is forming a restricted inner circle for NATO consultations, known as the Bergen Group, which will meet in Poland. This new group excludes several major allies, including the United Kingdom, France, and Estonia. European partners are pushing back against the creation of this VIP club, with some warning that the move could divide the alliance. While some officials in Lithuania suggest the meeting's significance is exaggerated, other excluded nations are questioning the criteria Washington used to determine membership.Why it mattersThe US is redefining its approach to NATO&#039