NATO Summit Boosted By Turkey's Decision To End Opposition To Sweden's Bid To Join
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO Summit Boosted By Turkey's Decision To End Opposition To Sweden's Bid To Join

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LOADING ERROR LOADING VILNIUS, Lithuania — NATO opened its summit Tuesday with fresh momentum after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance, a step toward the unity that Western leaders have been eager to demonstrate in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Because of the deal on Sweden’s membership, “this summit is already historic before it has started,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said. Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda, right, welcomes U.S. President Joe Biden at the Presidential Palace prior the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11, 2023. via Associated Press Biden expressed confidence in Sweden’s path to finalizing its NATO membership as he met Tuesday with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda. If the Biden administration could show that Turkey wouldn’t use the F-16s belligerently against other NATO members, particularly its neighbor Greece, and meet other conditions, “then there may be a way forward,” Menendez told reporters. Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda, left, welcomes U.S. President Joe Biden at the Presidential Palace prior the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

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The NATO summit was about Ukraine and Biden. Here are some key things to know
5 months, 1 week ago

The NATO summit was about Ukraine and Biden. Here are some key things to know

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — NATO leaders met this week to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary under the cloud of deep political uncertainty in its most powerful member — the United States. Over three days in Washington, Ukraine, Russia, the threat posed by an increasingly aggressive China and NATO’s future dominated the formal summit discussions, although all eyes were on Biden. Biden said …

Jens Stoltenberg will wrap up a NATO summit for a final time at the helm
5 months, 1 week ago

Jens Stoltenberg will wrap up a NATO summit for a final time at the helm

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Jens Stoltenberg will bid farewell to NATO leaders on Thursday after chairing his final summit as the military alliance’s top civilian official, bringing an unofficial end to a decade at the helm during one of the most tumultuous periods in its history. “Not least because it is very short.” At the end of one interview, he smiled and …

Hungary’s nationalist leader to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago after NATO summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Hungary’s nationalist leader to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago after NATO summit

LA Times  

Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, will travel to Florida on Thursday to meet with former President Trump following a NATO summit in Washington, a move likely to aggravate frustrations among Western allies over similar secretive trips he has made to Russia and China in recent days. The Mar-a-Lago meeting — Orbán’s second since March — comes as the latest …

Biden, NATO members poised to unveil new Ukraine aid at summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden, NATO members poised to unveil new Ukraine aid at summit

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders of other NATO member states are poised to unveil new aid for war-ravaged Ukraine as they gather for their annual summit in Washington on July 10. After calling the 32-member collective security alliance "stronger than it's ever been" in a forceful speech on Tuesday, Mr. Biden and the other NATO leaders now turn to …

NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club

LA Times  

The United States and its NATO allies will give Ukraine new air defense systems, Europe-based military training and other equipment to bolster its desperate fight against Russia more than two years into their bloody war. As leaders of the 32 states that form NATO convened here for the group’s 75th anniversary, U.S. officials said Ukraine is instead being offered a …

In US, Nato at 75 grapples with internal and external crisis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

In US, Nato at 75 grapples with internal and external crisis

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The West has come home to Washington. At a campaign rally earlier this year, Trump said that a president of a “big country” had asked him if the US would protect the country from Russia if his country didn’t pay. In an interview in June, Trump categorically laid the blame for the Russian invasion on what he termed President …

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 75th anniversary: From Ukraine to possible Trump 2.0, the bloc faces internal struggles and external threats – Firstpost
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO 75th anniversary: From Ukraine to possible Trump 2.0, the bloc faces internal struggles and external threats – Firstpost

Firstpost  

As NATO marks its 75th year, leaders gather in Washington amid rising geopolitical tensions and political uncertainties. The summit will focus on bolstering defence, supporting Ukraine, and adapting to possible shifts in US policy post-2024 elections, amid growing far-right influence in Europe and ongoing challenges from Russia and China NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, right, speaks with United States President …

Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed NATO leaders to Washington on Tuesday by celebrating their unity against Russia’s Ukraine aggression and underscoring America’s ironclad commitment to the alliance under his watch — a message that seemed aimed at bucking up his own wobbly Democratic supporters as much as allies confronting the prospect of a return to the White House of …

Before Biden can save Ukraine, he must use the NATO summit to save himself
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Before Biden can save Ukraine, he must use the NATO summit to save himself

CNN  

CNN — The NATO summit was long planned to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary, to lock in longterm military support for Ukraine and even to future-proof the West against a possible second term for Donald Trump. Biden’s leadership of NATO and lifeline to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion make him the most significant presidential trustee of the alliance since President George …

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 …

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech

NPR  

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech President Biden kicks off a NATO summit with a speech. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: President Biden welcomed world leaders to Washington this week for a summit to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NATO alliance. KHALID: Well, the NATO alliance has been a key priority for President Biden, and …

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 …

Biden or Trump? To the Polish president, it doesn’t matter.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden or Trump? To the Polish president, it doesn’t matter.

Politico  

The U.S. is hosting the summit this year against the backdrop of not just the war in Ukraine but the prospect of the reelection of Trump — who has been scornful of the alliance, opposed sending military aid to Kyiv and has favored closer relations with Vladimir Putin. “It’s the American people who decide who their president will be, and …

The One Event That Sheds Light on What Will Happen With Biden
54 years, 11 months ago

The One Event That Sheds Light on What Will Happen With Biden

Slate  

If Joe Biden is inclined to step aside as president, don’t expect him to do so until after Thursday. However, the summit—true to the word’s origins—may be the peak of Biden’s idealization of NATO, and the downhill slope on the other side may be steep, especially from the vantage of Biden’s political future. There will almost certainly be postsummit news …

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 …

NATO completes 75 years since formation, what are its latest challenges?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO completes 75 years since formation, what are its latest challenges?

Hindustan Times  

NATO's 75th anniversary summit was meant to showcase the triumph of a larger, stronger alliance. "But it's also sort of the worst of times -- obviously because of the war in Ukraine, challenges of ramping up European defense spending, concerns about the reliability of the United States." The NATO summit is also expected to mark a diplomatic debut for a …

NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line

Raw Story  

NATO’s 75th anniversary summit was meant to showcase the triumph of a larger, stronger alliance. But Moscow’s troops have been grinding on, making advances in the east.A European official acknowledged the mood ahead of the NATO summit has become “gloomy” with Ukraine slipping on a fragile frontline. “But it’s also sort of the worst of times — obviously because of …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

Biden’s uncertain future set to overshadow NATO summit as concerns about Trump winning election grow
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden’s uncertain future set to overshadow NATO summit as concerns about Trump winning election grow

CNN  

CNN — When dozens of world leaders convene in Washington, DC, for the NATO 75th anniversary summit next week, they won’t only be looking to underscore the unity of the alliance — they will also be carefully watching US President Joe Biden after his poor debate performance last week. ‘Crisis mood’ Diplomats say the chances of Biden making a major …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte
6 months ago

US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday thanked Romania for its president withdrawing from the race to lead NATO, saying the move would help ensure the Western military alliance stays properly focused. Their meeting Friday at the State Department came just a day after Romanian President Klaus Iohannis dropped out of the running for NATO’s top job, clearing the way …

And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania’s president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
6 months ago

And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania’s president withdraws from the race for NATO chief

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Romania’s president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO’s next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world’s biggest military organization from October. It should allow NATO to put on a show of unity and demonstrate solidarity with war-ravaged Ukraine when U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts meet …

Romania’s president announces his bid to become the NATO military alliance’s next leader
9 months, 1 week ago

Romania’s president announces his bid to become the NATO military alliance’s next leader

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s president said Tuesday that he will enter the race to become the next leader of the 32-nation NATO military alliance, emphasizing his country’s proximity to Ukraine and the threat from Russia. President Klaus Iohannis wants to succeed Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, who has been NATO’s top civilian official since 2014 and has made clear he will not …

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, right, poses at the State Department with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, holding Sweden’s NATO Instruments of Accession. Sweden on Thursday formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality and centuries of broader nonalignment with major powers as security concerns in Europe …

Hungary’s president formally signs the approval of Sweden’s NATO bid, removing last obstacle
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hungary’s president formally signs the approval of Sweden’s NATO bid, removing last obstacle

LA Times  

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, left, and Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson attend a news conference during their meeting at Karlberg Palace in Solna, Stockholm, on Tuesday. Hungary’s president on Tuesday formally signed a bill approving Sweden’s NATO bid, removing the last obstacle after 18 months of delays that frustrated the alliance as it sought to expand in response to …

Timeline of Sweden’s bid to join the NATO alliance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Timeline of Sweden’s bid to join the NATO alliance

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Hungary’s parliament approved Sweden’s application to join NATO on Monday, paving the way for the Scandinavian country to become the alliance’s 32nd member. May 15, 2022: Andersson’s Social Democrats reverse course, saying Sweden would be better off joining NATO together with Finland. July 10, 2023: At a NATO summit in Lithuania, leaders say that Erdogan has promised to …

Hungary ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing final obstacle to membership
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Hungary ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing final obstacle to membership

Al Jazeera  

Vote by Hungarian parliament ends more than 18 months of delays. “We stand ready to shoulder our share of the responsibility for NATO’s security,” Kristersson wrote on X. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said the military alliance would soon be “stronger”. “Sweden’s membership will make us all stronger and safer.” Orban, a right-wing populist who has forged close ties with Russia, …

Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership

LA Times  

Photographers take pictures as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, center right, stands after addressing a parliament session on the day lawmakers approved Sweden’s accession into NATO in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday. The government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán submitted the protocols for approving Sweden’s entry into NATO in July 2022, but the matter had stalled in parliament over opposition by …

U.S. envoy doesn't expect Ukraine NATO invitation at July summit
10 months, 1 week ago

U.S. envoy doesn't expect Ukraine NATO invitation at July summit

The Hindu  

Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, said she does not expect the alliance to issue a membership invitation to Ukraine at its summit in Washington this coming July. "As for the Summit this summer, I do not expect the alliance to issue an invitation at this juncture," Ms. Smith said on February 13, in response to a question on a call …

Trump doubles down on war with NATO — and thinks Ukraine is already a member
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump doubles down on war with NATO — and thinks Ukraine is already a member

Raw Story  

Republicans and Democrats came together over the weekend to attack former President Donald Trump for his comments that he'd encourage a war with a NATO ally. You gotta pay," Trump said he told one unnamed leader asking if he'd fight against NATO. After the criticism, Trump took to his personal social media site to claim that people on the left …

NATO chief upbeat that Sweden could be ready to join the alliance by March
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief upbeat that Sweden could be ready to join the alliance by March

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed optimism on Friday that Sweden could be ready to join the military organization by March, after receiving positive signals this week from holdouts Hungary and Turkey. “Sweden’s entry into NATO will make the whole alliance stronger,” Stoltenberg told reporters as he provided details about talks this with week with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor …

New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto
11 months ago

New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto

Al Jazeera  

As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation’s new leader’s trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia. Finland, Europe’s easternmost liberal democracy and a new NATO member, is bracing for an important presidential election. Finland’s prime minister runs the executive branch of government, but the Finnish president remains directly responsible for defence and foreign policy, as articulated in sections 58 …

Here’s what to know about Turkey’s decision to move forward with Sweden’s bid to join NATO
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Here’s what to know about Turkey’s decision to move forward with Sweden’s bid to join NATO

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Sweden edged closer toward joining NATO on Tuesday after the Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee greenlighted a protocol for the Nordic country’s membership in the military alliance. Turkey’s opposition to Swedish membership in NATO stemmed from its belief that the Nordic country has been too soft toward supporters of Kurdish militants and other groups in Sweden that …

Sweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey’s parliamentary committee gives approval
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey’s parliamentary committee gives approval

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee gave its consent to Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Tuesday, drawing the previously nonaligned Nordic country closer to membership in the Western military alliance. The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee had begun discussing Sweden’s membership in NATO last month. Sweden’s membership will make NATO stronger.” Hungary has also stalled Sweden’s …

Here’s what to know about Turkey’s decision to move forward with Sweden’s bid to join NATO
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Here’s what to know about Turkey’s decision to move forward with Sweden’s bid to join NATO

LA Times  

Sweden edged closer toward joining NATO on Tuesday after the Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee greenlighted a protocol for the Nordic country’s membership in the military alliance. Turkey’s opposition to Swedish membership in NATO stemmed from its belief that the Nordic country has been too soft toward supporters of Kurdish militants and other groups in Sweden that Ankara views as …

Russia slams West, NATO; warns of 'problems' with Finland
1 year ago

Russia slams West, NATO; warns of 'problems' with Finland

Firstpost  

With Finland joining NATO, the security environment in northern Europe underwent a notable change, with the alliance’s border with Russia expanding by more than 1,300 kilometres Following Finland’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning about “problems” with the country, CNN reported. All disputes, including those of a territorial …

Finland, NATO's Newest Member, Will Sign a Defence Pact with the United States
1 year ago

Finland, NATO's Newest Member, Will Sign a Defence Pact with the United States

News 18  

NATO’s newest member, Finland, which shares a border with Russia, is to sign a bilateral defence cooperation agreement next week with the United States in a deal that allows Washington to send troops into the Nordic country to bolster its defence and store weapons and military equipment there, among other things. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told a news conference …

Finland, NATO’s newest member, will sign a defense pact with the United States
1 year ago

Finland, NATO’s newest member, will sign a defense pact with the United States

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — NATO’s newest member, Finland, which shares a border with Russia, is to sign a bilateral defense cooperation agreement next week with the United States in a deal that allows Washington to send troops into the Nordic country to bolster its defense and store weapons and military equipment there, among other things. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told a …

Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US
1 year ago

Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Belgium’s De …

NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security
1 year ago

NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said the deal, signed in Washington Tuesday, “will create better conditions for Sweden to …

NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine
1 year ago

NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Jens Stoltenberg meets alliance’s top diplomats amid some resistance in US, Europe to keep funding war against Russia. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has urged members of the security alliance to continue backing Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s invasion amid opposition in the United States to a military aid package and resistance in Europe for a longer-term support plan for …

Sweden’s NATO bid delayed in Turkish parliament
1 year, 1 month ago

Sweden’s NATO bid delayed in Turkish parliament

Al Jazeera  

The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission has delayed a vote on Sweden’s NATO membership bid in a further setback to the Nordic country’s hopes of joining the Western alliance after 18 months of waiting. “We find the steps Sweden has taken until now valuable, but we don’t find them sufficient.” NATO members Finland, Canada and the Netherlands also took steps …

Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden’s bid to join NATO
1 year, 1 month ago

Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden’s bid to join NATO

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The Hungarian parliament on Tuesday refused a proposal to hold a vote on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, further delaying the Nordic country’s inclusion in the military alliance. The governing Fidesz party — led by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán who is widely considered one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s only allies in the EU — which …

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after months of back-and-forth with western countries over new additions to alliance amid war in Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a bill on Sweden’s NATO membership bid to parliament, after months of back-and-forth with Western countries over the issue. Since parliament reopened, however, Turkish officials have repeatedly said Stockholm needed to take more concrete steps …

NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden’s membership application
1 year, 2 months ago

NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden’s membership application

LA Times  

Sweden’s Defense Minister Pal Jonson, left, arrives for a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday pressed Turkey to quickly ratify Sweden’s membership in the military organization, three months after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would help hasten the process in the Turkish parliament. At a NATO summit …

Prime Minister Orbán says Hungary is in no rush to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid
1 year, 2 months ago

Prime Minister Orbán says Hungary is in no rush to ratify Sweden’s NATO bid

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Monday that his country is in no hurry to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, suggesting the Nordic country could face further delays in becoming a member of the military alliance. Speaking during the opening autumn session of Hungary’s parliament, Orbán told lawmakers that “nothing is threatening Sweden’s security,” and that …

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 …

This Was a Great Week for American Diplomacy
1 year, 5 months ago

This Was a Great Week for American Diplomacy

Slate  

President Biden’s trip to Europe this week produced some of America’s biggest diplomatic triumphs in years. Yet news reports were mixed, with the harrumphing led by this New York Times headline: “Despite Successes at NATO Summit, Divisions Remain.” This from a summit where Turkey finally relented to Sweden’s bid for NATO membership; the alliance members created a NATO-Ukraine Council, which …

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