NATO summit opens amid warnings of ‘a more dangerous world’
2 years, 5 months ago

NATO summit opens amid warnings of ‘a more dangerous world’

Al Jazeera  

Military alliance will discuss new strategic concept for upcoming decade and is set to label Russia as its primary threat. On the eve of NATO’s annual summit, the head of the Western defence alliance called for member states to boost their military spending in an increasingly “unpredictable” and “dangerous” world. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the summit meetings on Wednesday and Thursday would chart a blueprint for the alliance “in a more dangerous and unpredictable world”. “They will become brigade-sized battle groups as a further deterrence to President Putin’s onward advance towards NATO countries,” he said. The trilateral agreement “confirms that Turkey will at the Madrid Summit this week support the invitation of Finland and Sweden to become members of NATO,” Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said in a statement.

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NATO at a crossroads: New purpose, fresh challenges
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO at a crossroads: New purpose, fresh challenges

Hindustan Times  

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization marks its 75th anniversary this year, against the backdrop of two significant contexts — the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the revitalisation of the Trans-Atlantic alliance. In the first instance, the war has brought the question of Ukraine’s NATO membership to the forefront, with United States President Joe Biden and other European leaders agreeing that Ukraine …

Russia warns it will ‘deter’ NATO as it creeps closer to its borders
5 months, 1 week ago

Russia warns it will ‘deter’ NATO as it creeps closer to its borders

Al Jazeera  

Kremlin says planned US deployment of long-range missiles to Germany and other actions are ‘national security threat’. Russia has said it will “counteract” the expansion of NATO infrastructure in Europe, claiming that the military alliance is “constantly and incrementally moving towards” its borders as tensions escalate over the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Russia …

NATO's musketeering makes all less secure: China Daily editorial
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO's musketeering makes all less secure: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

People walk inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, which has been decorated with signage in preparation for the NATO Summit, on July 8. The gathering on the 75th anniversary of the alliance's founding involves not only the 32 leaders of the NATO member states but also others from some Asia-Pacific countries and international organizations invited to attend. After his …

NATO leaders' summit in Washington: Who is attending? What to expect?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO leaders' summit in Washington: Who is attending? What to expect?

Firstpost  

With the 75th anniversary summit of NATO kicking off in Washington on Tuesday, nations representing more than half of the world’s military will convene to discuss foreign and defence policy. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s secretary general, said that the summit will focus on three primary areas: enhancing allied defence and deterrence, supporting Ukraine’s defence efforts, and reinforcing global partnerships, particularly in …

Nato Summit | A worry as big as Putin: How to Trump-proof the alliance?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nato Summit | A worry as big as Putin: How to Trump-proof the alliance?

Firstpost  

Nato summit gets underway today in Washington, where top leaders from 32 member nations have gathered to celebrate 75 years of its existence. But Donald Trump, the second-time US presidential hopeful, casts a large shadow on the summit as Russia’s Vladimir Putin keeps Europe on edge Aiming to run again for the US presidential election, Donald Trump said in February …

NATO to appoint representative in Kyiv to deepen Ukraine ties: US official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO to appoint representative in Kyiv to deepen Ukraine ties: US official

Al Jazeera  

Jake Sullivan says US remains ‘committed’ to supporting Ukraine as world leaders join NATO summit in Washington, DC. Speaking at a summit defence industry event on Tuesday afternoon, White House adviser Jake Sullivan said the representative in Kyiv would seek to “deepen Ukraine’s institutional relationship with the alliance”. During Tuesday afternoon’s NATO event in Washington, DC, Sullivan – the White …

NATO leaders gather for 75th anniversary summit. Here’s what to know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO leaders gather for 75th anniversary summit. Here’s what to know

Al Jazeera  

United States President Joe Biden will host leaders of NATO in Washington, DC, this week as the military alliance marks 75 years since its formation amid security threats arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia Pacific. Leaders of partner countries expected at the summit include: Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy Prime Minister Fumio Kishida …

NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here’s what to know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which has never been larger and more focused but is also facing potentially existential threats from outside and within. Although the new British prime minister has signaled continued strong support for both NATO and Ukraine, gains made by far-right parties, as well …

Germany warns Putin could launch attack on Nato in less than a decade
11 months ago

Germany warns Putin could launch attack on Nato in less than a decade

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin could launch an …

Explained | What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?

The Hindu  

The story so far: For quite a few years, many questions were asked about the relevance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A standout of the Vilnius Summit was the attendance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the anticipation around the possibility of extending NATO membership to Ukraine. NATO’s new plans involve maintaining a force of 300,000 troops, with air …

Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’

Al Jazeera  

NATO summit outcome to be analysed for threats posed to Russia’s security and ‘all means’ available in response. Russia has said the latest NATO summit demonstrates that the Western military alliance has returned to “Cold War schemes”, and Moscow is ready to respond to such threats by “all means” necessary. Russia’s comments came as United States President Joe Biden said …

Live Updates | Zelenskyy hails ‘steps forward’ at NATO summit to help fight against Russian forces
1 year, 5 months ago

Live Updates | Zelenskyy hails ‘steps forward’ at NATO summit to help fight against Russian forces

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Follow along for updates on the summit of the NATO military alliance in Lithuania’s capital: What to know: — Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but its NATO membership remains elusive — Turkey won’t ratify Sweden’s NATO membership before October, Erdogan says — Biden and Zelenskyy praise each other despite divisions over Ukraine war — Greece and Turkey …

Watch as Nato representatives give closing statements as summit nears end
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch as Nato representatives give closing statements as summit nears end

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thanks …

NATO's Unity Will be Tested at Summit in Lithuania
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO's Unity Will be Tested at Summit in Lithuania

News 18  

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO’s much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania. “So I think the invasion has strengthened NATO — exactly the opposite of what Putin anticipated.” He noted Germany’s shift toward a more robust defense policy as well as other …

NATO holds nuclear talks amid war tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin threats
2 years, 2 months ago

NATO holds nuclear talks amid war tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin threats

The Hindu  

NATO's secretive Nuclear Planning Group met on October 13 as the military alliance presses ahead with plans to hold a nuclear exercise next week despite deep concern over President Vladimir Putin's insistence that he will use any means necessary to defend Russian territory. Earlier this week, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that it “would be absolutely the wrong signal to …

As NATO holds more nuclear talks, Russia warns of World War III
2 years, 2 months ago

As NATO holds more nuclear talks, Russia warns of World War III

Al Jazeera  

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defend “every inch” of NATO territory as closed-door discussions by the alliance’s Nuclear Planning Group got under way in Brussels. “Kyiv is well aware that such a step would mean a guaranteed escalation to a World War III,” deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, Alexander Venediktov, told the state TASS news agency. …

NATO pivots to highlight Chinese ‘challenges’ for 1st time
2 years, 5 months ago

NATO pivots to highlight Chinese ‘challenges’ for 1st time

Associated Press  

MADRID — NATO has for the first time singled out China as one of its strategic priorities for the next decade, warning about its growing military ambitions, confrontational rhetoric toward Taiwan and other neighbors, and increasingly close ties to Russia. Weeks before Russia’s February invasion, Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for a summit at which …

NATO's 'new Iron Curtain' as alliance commits extra troops at Madrid summit
2 years, 5 months ago

NATO's 'new Iron Curtain' as alliance commits extra troops at Madrid summit

Daily Mail  

America will deploy thousands more troops to Europe along with fighters, air defences and ships, Joe Biden announced today, as NATO reinforces its eastern flank in a new Iron Curtain to protect the continent from Russia. NATO will deploy and extra 4,000 troops to its eastern frontier as part of enhanced defences against Russia, boosting the size of its garrisons …

Live updates | NATO chief: alliance in 'biggest challenge'
2 years, 5 months ago

Live updates | NATO chief: alliance in 'biggest challenge'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Latest on the NATO …

Explained: How the upcoming NATO summit plans to keep Russian aggression in check
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained: How the upcoming NATO summit plans to keep Russian aggression in check

Firstpost  

The Madrid summit will be dominated by talks on offering more support to Ukraine and bolstering defences along the bloc’s eastern borders that may be next in Russian president Vladimir Putin’s sights Madrid: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked NATO back to first principles. Leaders of the world’s most powerful military alliance are aiming to increase support for Ukraine’s fight …

NATO’s summit 2022 in Madrid: 5 things to know
2 years, 5 months ago

NATO’s summit 2022 in Madrid: 5 things to know

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of the world’s largest defence alliance will convene in Madrid this week for the NATO 2022 summit. What’s happening and why is it important At last year’s NATO summit in Brussels, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted that the alliance’s relationship with Russia was at its “lowest point since the end of the Cold War”. Elisabeth Braw, senior foreign policy …

NATO, G7, EU hold crisis meetings as Russia-Ukraine war grinds on
2 years, 9 months ago

NATO, G7, EU hold crisis meetings as Russia-Ukraine war grinds on

Al Jazeera  

In back-to-back emergency sessions, Western leaders are expected to discuss Russia sanctions, Europe’s energy security and the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Speaking at the European Parliament ahead of Biden’s visit, Ursula von der Leyen said the EU was seeking a commitment for additional LNG supplies from the US “for the next two winters”. The Japanese prime minister, not a member of …

NATO sees no need to change nuclear alert level
2 years, 9 months ago

NATO sees no need to change nuclear alert level

The Hindu  

NATO's chief said Tuesday the alliance sees no need to change its nuclear weapons alert level, despite Russia's threats. The alliance's secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, spoke to The Associated Press following talks on European security with Polish President Andrzej Duda. “We will always do what is needed to protect and defend our allies, but we don't think there is any need …

NATO chief condemns Russia’s ‘brutal act of war’ against Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

NATO chief condemns Russia’s ‘brutal act of war’ against Ukraine

Live Mint  

BY DREW HINSHAW | UPDATED FEB 24, 2022 07:46 AM EST Jens Stoltenberg says ‘It will be a new Europe’ after invasion that has given alliance a new unity of purpose NATO’s chief called Russia’s attack on Ukraine a “brutal act of war" and said he would convene a summit of alliance leaders Friday following an activation of alliance defense …

As Russia attacks Ukraine, NATO holds emergency session
2 years, 10 months ago

As Russia attacks Ukraine, NATO holds emergency session

India TV News  

Highlights NATO envoys met in an emergency session after Russia attacked Ukraine. “This is a grave breach of international law, and a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security”: NATO Preparations are also underway for a NATO summit. NATO envoys met in an emergency session Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a large-scale attack on Ukraine as the 30-nation military organization …

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