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 had noted decisions taken by NATO leaders at this week’s summit in Washington, DC, to “create separate logistics hubs in Black Sea cities” and open “additional facilities in Europe”. Last month, President Vladimir Putin said Russia should resume production of intermediate and shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles and then consider where to deploy them after the US brought similar missiles to Europe and Asia. Russia’s Ministry of Defence said on Thursday that its troops had “liberated” the village of Voskhod, about 30km northwest of Donetsk city, capital of the eastern Donetsk region that Moscow claims to have annexed.

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NATO takes over Ukraine aid coordination as Trump’s return stirs concerns over US support
6 days, 8 hours ago

NATO takes over Ukraine aid coordination as Trump’s return stirs concerns over US support

Firstpost  

Trump, who will take office in January, has said wants to end the war in Ukraine swiftly but not how he aims to do so. Trump threatened to quit NATO during his first term as president and demanded allies must spend 3% of national GDP on their militaries, compared with NATO’s target of 2%. Image- Reuters In a move widely …

What Trump’s threat to withdraw from NATO means for Ukraine War
1 week ago

What Trump’s threat to withdraw from NATO means for Ukraine War

Firstpost  

Any indication that the West, especially the US, is ready to blink, whatever the reason and circumstances, could strengthen Russia’s morale and strengthen President Vladimir Putin’s position within and outside Moscow In Paris, where he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that the Ukraine War required closure speedier than …

'Wartime mindset' or 'peacekeeping': Nato's statements on Ukraine-Russia war keep swinging
1 week, 2 days ago

'Wartime mindset' or 'peacekeeping': Nato's statements on Ukraine-Russia war keep swinging

Firstpost  

How does Nato expect to be trusted with deploying reliable ‘peacekeeping forces’ while its chief exhorts members to prepare for extended warfare? On the other, it speaks a need to prepare for prolonged confrontation, advocating a dramatic escalation in defence spending and adopting a “wartime mindset.” Wednesday’s high-profile meeting, expected to feature Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Nato chief Mark …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

Nato chief warns West ‘not ready’ to deal with Russian threat
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1 week, 4 days ago

Nato chief warns West ‘not ready’ to deal with Russian threat

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While a number of Nato member states – including the Netherlands, where Mr Rutte stepped …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
1 week, 4 days ago

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments to ramp up defense spending. Rutte noted that defense spending has risen sharply in Europe, with 23 allies expected to reach …

Trump says will 'absolutely' consider pulling US out of Nato if...
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump says will 'absolutely' consider pulling US out of Nato if...

Firstpost  

Trump’s reference to fairness pertains to the commitment made by Nato members to allocate at least 2 per cent of their Gross Domestic Product to defence spending US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to pull US out of Nato often. Nato members’ defence spending under scanner Trump’s reference to fairness pertains to the commitment made by Nato members to allocate …

As Russia and China rewrite rules of war, NATO adapts its game plan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

As Russia and China rewrite rules of war, NATO adapts its game plan

Live Mint  

BRUSSELS—NATO was created to fight a shooting war against Moscow. Russia presents the most immediate threat, Rutte and other allied officials say, because it is using what are called hybrid attacks in response to the West’s support for Ukraine’s resistance to Moscow’s invasion. “What we don’t want is a situation in which everything that happens anywhere is suddenly attributed to …

Surrendering strategic autonomy to US is real security threat to its allies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Surrendering strategic autonomy to US is real security threat to its allies

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken In his farewell speech at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday as top US diplomat, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tried to summarize the achievements of the Joe Biden administration under the NATO framework. The serious division on how to evaluate the security situations of Europe and how the Ukraine crisis should be …

Surrendering strategic autonomy to US is real security threat to its allies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Surrendering strategic autonomy to US is real security threat to its allies

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken In his farewell speech at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday as top US diplomat, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tried to summarize the achievements of the Joe Biden administration under the NATO framework. The serious division on how to evaluate the security situations of Europe and how the Ukraine crisis should be …

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony

China Daily  

As Ukraine presses for NATO membership to secure its future, the alliance faces deeper questions about its direction and unity. In its Washington Summit Declaration in July, NATO said that it would continue to support Ukraine on "its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership", that China poses a challenge to "NATO's interests, security and values", and that …

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony

China Daily  

As Ukraine presses for NATO membership to secure its future, the alliance faces deeper questions about its direction and unity. In its Washington Summit Declaration in July, NATO said that it would continue to support Ukraine on "its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership", that China poses a challenge to "NATO's interests, security and values", and that …

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, a budget shortfall that President-elect Donald Trump used to berate U.S. allies during his first term in office, severely damaging trust. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defense cuts that began when …

Hungarian official says there is ‘no consensus’ on inviting Ukraine to join NATO
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hungarian official says there is ‘no consensus’ on inviting Ukraine to join NATO

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s foreign minister said a meeting of his counterparts from NATO member countries in Brussels on Wednesday had produced “no consensus” on the prospect of inviting Ukraine to join the transatlantic military alliance, a step Kyiv sees as an essential condition for bringing an end to Russia’s war. He warned that bringing Ukraine into NATO’s ranks “would …

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new secretary-general of Nato has warned Donald Trump not to …

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms

Al Jazeera  

Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged members of the alliance to ramp up defence spending as countries brace for renewed pressure from United States President-elect Donald Trump. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defence …

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, front center, speaks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at a meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels this week. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, tackling a budget shortfall that President-elect Donald Trump used to berate U.S. allies during his first …

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance, saying that the priority now must be to strengthen the country’s hand in any future peace talks with Russia by sending it more weapons. Rutte’s remarks, ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said …

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

Raw Story  

NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States. Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv was hoping NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels with Ukraine's top diplomat would issue "recommendations" to grant his country a membership invitation. Briefing reporters Monday as Washington …

US to face 'dire threats' if Ukraine is made to accept Russia's terms, Nato chief warns Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US to face 'dire threats' if Ukraine is made to accept Russia's terms, Nato chief warns Trump

Firstpost  

Nato chief Mark Rutte said he has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face ‘dire threats’ if Ukraine is forced into making a peace deal that is favourable to Russia Nato chief Mark Rutte has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face “dire threats” if Ukraine is made to accept Russia’s terms. …

NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite
3 weeks ago

NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite

Hindustan Times  

* NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite Foreign ministers from NATO's 32 countries gather in Brussels * Ukraine had ministers to support membership invitation * But diplomats see no consensus on issue * NATO has said Ukraine will join but not when By Sabine Siebold and Humeyra Pamuk BRUSSELS, - NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine's …

Zelenskiy Suggests Cease-Fire If NATO Protects Unoccupied Land
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Zelenskiy Suggests Cease-Fire If NATO Protects Unoccupied Land

Live Mint  

-- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy suggested he’d accept a cease-fire with Russia that left parts of his country occupied in return for NATO security guarantees over the rest, the strongest signal yet that the Ukrainian leader is open to ending the war without regaining all territory. Zelenskiy made the comments in an interview with Sky News broadcast Friday when asked …

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Al Jazeera  

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets. Last week, a defence industry site in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, which President Vladimir Putin described as a response to “NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia”. “I don’t think rockets will fall …

Threat of world war is ‘serious and real’ Poland says as Putin steps up threats against West
1 month ago

Threat of world war is ‘serious and real’ Poland says as Putin steps up threats against West

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 war in Ukraine is …

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3
1 month ago

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3

Daily Mail  

Russia has warned that British support for Ukraine could 'lead to a collision between nuclear powers' in a grave threat as President Vladimir Putin vowed to launch more hypersonic missiles at targets in Ukraine. A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being launched as part of nuclear deterrence forces drills in Russia on October 29, 2024 Putin has said he will fire …

West faces biggest threat since 1945 says Trump military adviser amid growing WW3 fears as Putin vows to keep up massive missiles attacks on Ukraine
1 month ago

West faces biggest threat since 1945 says Trump military adviser amid growing WW3 fears as Putin vows to keep up massive missiles attacks on Ukraine

Daily Mail  

War games with an increasingly belligerent axis of powers has placed the West in its gravest peril since the end of the Second World War, a top US military official and adviser to Donald Trump has warned. General Jack Keane, former vice chief of the US army, told The Times that the war in Ukraine will remain a top priority …

Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of global conflict as Russia escalates with hypersonic missile attack
1 month ago

Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of global conflict as Russia escalates with hypersonic missile attack

Firstpost  

After Russia fired a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at a Ukrainian city, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday said that recent events show that there is a real risk of a global conflict breaking out, according to a report Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk talks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House after meeting with President …

Europe's 'way of life is in danger' from NATO's enemies with the West at risk of falling behind poorer nations in weapons technology, German army chief warns
1 month ago

Europe's 'way of life is in danger' from NATO's enemies with the West at risk of falling behind poorer nations in weapons technology, German army chief warns

Daily Mail  

Europe's way of life is in danger from NATO's enemies if defence spending is not increased, the head of the German army has warned. And in a gloating TV address, Putin warned the Kremlin could use the new advanced rockets against countries that have sanctioned Ukraine's use of western-made missiles on Russian soil. General Alfons Mais, the German army chief, …

Germany prepares for potential war with Russia: Secret ‘Operations Plan Germany’
1 month ago

Germany prepares for potential war with Russia: Secret ‘Operations Plan Germany’

Live Mint  

The deployment of US-supplied ATACMS missiles by Ukraine into Russian territory has intensified fears of broader conflict, with Moscow warning that Western nations’ involvement risks triggering a direct confrontation. "Operations Plan Germany" strategy for national defense According to a report by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the German armed forces are proactively preparing for emergencies under a strategic document called the “Operations …

Is Nato 'at war' with Russia now?
1 month ago

Is Nato 'at war' with Russia now?

Firstpost  

As US President Joe Biden has reportedly authorised Ukraine to use US long-range weapons for strikes inside Russia, it remains to be seen if Russia would treat such attacks as an act of war by the United States and the Western military alliance Nato A missile is launched from a United States military HIMARS system during joint military drills at …

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
1 month ago

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response Sunday to the approval that he and his government have request for over a …

Some exult, others worry: Reactions to Trump’s victory are mixed on NATO’s eastern flank
1 month, 1 week ago

Some exult, others worry: Reactions to Trump’s victory are mixed on NATO’s eastern flank

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Conservative lawmakers in the Polish parliament exulted at Donald Trump’s victory, standing and applauding while they chanted his name. Kersti Kaljulaid, who was Estonia’s president during Trump’s first term, told the Estonian public broadcaster ERR that Estonians, Poles and others in Eastern Europe found ways to reach Trump before, “and I think that this skill is something …

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships
1 month, 1 week ago

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships

Firstpost  

Washington is actively collaborating with Japan and South Korea to address security concerns tied to North Korea’s defence cooperation with Moscow Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018. Speaking at a forum on nuclear and radiological terrorism in Bucharest, Under …

Nato calls for unity as Russia, allies 'threaten' Europe, Indo-Pacific and North America
1 month, 1 week ago

Nato calls for unity as Russia, allies 'threaten' Europe, Indo-Pacific and North America

Firstpost  

Trump victory in the US presidential election has caused concern in Kyiv and other European capitals about the degree of future U.S. commitment to helping Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday warned that Russia’s growing economic and military ties with China, North Korea and Iran are posing threats to Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and North America. ”Russia working together …

NATO’s Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

NATO’s Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

Associated Press  

PARIS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on Western allies to provide Ukraine with further support “to change the trajectory of the conflict” with Russia. Speaking ahead of a meeting Tuesday in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, Rutte said: “We must do more than just keep Ukraine in the fight.” He added: “We need to raise the cost …

Putin calls Nato a 'blatant anachronism', accuses US of dominating alliance for global influence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin calls Nato a 'blatant anachronism', accuses US of dominating alliance for global influence

Firstpost  

In a speech to a conference of Russian experts, Putin argued that the Nato alliance operates under “the diktat of the older brother,” referring to the US Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a plenary session as part of the 21st annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club titled 'Lasting peace on what basis? Reuters File Russian President …

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern that the West would not heed his warning about the dangers of allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia. He specifically mentioned the need for space intelligence, which Ukraine does not possess, to operate these missiles effectively. Putin's warning comes as the West weighs its response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with …

EU Warns of Tougher Trade Stalemate with US Vote
2 months ago

EU Warns of Tougher Trade Stalemate with US Vote

New Indian Express  

European countries are concerned about the tone of US-EU relations if President Harris wins the US presidential election. While they hope for a warmer approach under her leadership, they expect major pressure to keep increasing defense spending. The EU believes that a Harris administration would be more focused on trade and dialogue than on security, which could lead to a …

US Election Looms Over NATO Discussions to Trump-Proof Ukraine Aid
2 months ago

US Election Looms Over NATO Discussions to Trump-Proof Ukraine Aid

CNN  

The US-NATO meeting is overshadowed by the upcoming US presidential election, with NATO officials concerned about the impact it might have on Ukraine aid. The meeting aims to ensure that NATO remains a key player in supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, but the outcome remains uncertain. The article also highlights the increased military support for Russia, with countries like North …

Zelensky tells NATO - 'let us join, or we'll get nukes'
2 months ago

Zelensky tells NATO - 'let us join, or we'll get nukes'

Daily Mail  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly told NATO to let his country join the group or it will get nuclear weapons in a shock ultimatum that was allegedly backed by Donald Trump. The shock declaration comes as the Ukrainian president confirmed that North Korea is preparing 10,000 soldiers of different branches and specialisations to join Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. …

Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov issues ominous warning as he returns to Moscow
2 months, 1 week ago

Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov issues ominous warning as he returns to Moscow

Daily Mail  

America will face a 'head-on collision with a nuclear power' if it allows Ukraine to fire US long-range missiles into Russia, the country's outgoing ambassador has warned. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met President Biden last month and told him that firing US ATACMS deep into Russian territory could break the deadlock in the two-and-a-half year war. Russia's President Putin said …

NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers
2 months, 1 week ago

NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers

The Independent  

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Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West

LA Times  

Russia’s top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including within the United Nations. Three days after Russian President Vladimir Putin aired a shift in his country’s nuclear doctrine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov …

At military aid meeting in Germany, Ukraine asks for long-range arms to push Russia into peace talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At military aid meeting in Germany, Ukraine asks for long-range arms to push Russia into peace talks

Firstpost  

“We need to have this long-range capability not only on the occupied territory of Ukraine, but also on the Russian territory, yes, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared at a meeting of Ukraine’s international supporters in Germany on Friday, urging Western allies to provide more weapons, including long-range …

Putin says to counter US missile deployment in Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says to counter US missile deployment in Germany

China Daily  

ST. PETERSBURG -- Russia will take corresponding countermeasures if the United States deploys long-range weapons in Germany, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. "If the US implements such plans, we will consider giving up the previously assumed unilateral moratorium on the deployment of medium and short-range strike weapons, including increasing the capabilities of the coastal troops of our Navy," Putin …

Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany

Associated Press  

Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a naval parade in St Petersburg, Putin vowed “mirror measures” after the U.S. earlier this month announced that it will start deploying the weapons in 2026, to affirm its commitment to …

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 …

Is the US deploying long-range missiles in Germany leading to a new Cold War-like confrontation with Russia?
5 months, 1 week ago

Is the US deploying long-range missiles in Germany leading to a new Cold War-like confrontation with Russia?

Firstpost  

The US at the Nato summit in Washington announced the decision to station long-range weapons, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, in Germany as a deterrent. However, the move has angered Russia, saying it could provoke a Cold War-style ‘direct confrontation’ On the sidelines of the recent North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Washington, the United States and Germany revealed that the …

NATO@75: The military alliance grows in relevance, also in expectations
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO@75: The military alliance grows in relevance, also in expectations

Firstpost  

NATO is increasingly considering the European and Indo-Pacific theatres as interdependent, especially considering the China factor. At the June 2021 Brussels Summit, NATO leaders affirmed that Ukraine would eventually join the Alliance and supported Ukraine’s right to self-determination without interference. NATO offered to improve communications with Russia and discuss missile placements and military exercises, as long as Russia withdrew troops …

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