Nato prepares to face Russia—and problems of its own
11 months ago

Nato prepares to face Russia—and problems of its own

Live Mint  

ADAZI MILITARY BASE, Latvia—NATO troops from 14 nations amassed last month in a wooded area here to take part in the alliance’s biggest military exercise since the Cold War. “The integration of all the countries is a challenge," said Canadian Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Cox, who helped lead Exercise Crystal Arrow, the Latvian portion of the NATO maneuvers, which include air, land and sea drills across the alliance. NATO’s Stoltenberg and U.S. NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith chastised Canada this year for being among the only alliance countries not seeking to achieve the agreed target. Canadian Lt. Col. Cox, temporarily stationed in Latvia to oversee NATO’s international battle group there, was commander of the defending forces, which included troops from 11 nations. In Europe, where most countries protect their national arms producers and often compete for export orders, alliance members use 172 models, according to NATO’s most senior military official, Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer.

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NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns
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3 days, 21 hours ago

NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

Daily Mail  

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, promising a 'devastating' response should Russia launch any attack on Poland or another member state. A Swedish artillery team fires a projectile from an Archer self-propelled Howitzer during the NATO 'Exercise Lightning Strike' on November 20, 2024 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk …

Military chiefs to thrash out Ukraine peacekeeping proposal amid Russia war
1 week, 6 days ago

Military chiefs to thrash out Ukraine peacekeeping proposal amid Russia war

Al Jazeera  

Military personnel from more than 30 countries convening in the United Kingdom this week plan to thrash out the scope and scale of a ceasefire enforcement mission to Ukraine, military sources have told Al Jazeera. A Ukraine peacekeeping implementation force would require many “tens of thousands” of troops, military analysts told Al Jazeera, if it is to sit between Ukraine’s …

US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report

Firstpost  

US supplied 52 per cent of European Nato members’ military equipment between 2015 and 2019, which rose to 64 per cent in the subsequent five-year period, according to a report, citing Sipri data Servicemen of the 44th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a Leopard 1A5 tank during a training, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in …

US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report

Firstpost  

US supplied 52 per cent of European Nato members’ military equipment between 2015 and 2019, which rose to 64 per cent in the subsequent five-year period, according to a report, citing Sipri data Servicemen of the 44th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a Leopard 1A5 tank during a training, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in …

Trump pushes for NATO allies to increase defense spending amid Ukraine conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump pushes for NATO allies to increase defense spending amid Ukraine conflict

Firstpost  

U.S. President Donald Trump has been pushing for a deal to end the war in Ukraine and held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski during their meeting, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. Reuters U.S. Secretary …

Trump pushes for NATO allies to increase defense spending amid Ukraine conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump pushes for NATO allies to increase defense spending amid Ukraine conflict

Firstpost  

U.S. President Donald Trump has been pushing for a deal to end the war in Ukraine and held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski during their meeting, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. Reuters U.S. Secretary …

Ukraine 'could be granted INSTANT NATO membership if Russia violates peace deal negotiated by Trump'
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine 'could be granted INSTANT NATO membership if Russia violates peace deal negotiated by Trump'

Daily Mail  

Ukraine could be given instant entry to the NATO security alliance if Russia violates the terms of a peace deal being negotiated by Donald Trump, it has been claimed. Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for his country to be admitted to the alliance The White House is reportedly considering the possible condition amid concerns that Vladimir Putin could benefit from …

Planned US-Russia talks over Ukraine throw Europe into crisis
1 month, 1 week ago

Planned US-Russia talks over Ukraine throw Europe into crisis

Live Mint  

PARIS—Europe’s main military powers were scrambling to reclaim a seat at the negotiating table after the Trump administration sidelined them from talks with Russia over the future of Ukraine and the continent’s broader security. The flurry of diplomacy aimed to show that Europe still has a role to play in resolving the Ukraine war—even as senior U.S. officials traveled to …

Which nations ARE pulling their weight in NATO... and who is relying on 'Uncle Sucker' to protect them? Graphic illustrates who is spending on military amid fears Trump could pull out of alliance
1 month, 1 week ago

Which nations ARE pulling their weight in NATO... and who is relying on 'Uncle Sucker' to protect them? Graphic illustrates who is spending on military amid fears Trump could pull out of alliance

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's return to the White House has brought NATO spending back under scrutiny, with Washington's warning that Europe should be prepared to defend itself from Russian aggression refocusing minds in Brussels. A US Army M1A2 SEP V2 tank takes part in a training exercise with international allies in Germany earlier this month Danish soldiers are seen taking part in …

Could Europe withstand a Russian attack without US support?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Could Europe withstand a Russian attack without US support?

Daily Mail  

Concern that U.S. President Donald Trump could withdraw from NATO has sparked fears over whether Europe's armed forces could withstand an attack from Russia without American support. Therefore, the playing field between Russia and NATO's European members suddenly looks a lot more balanced, meaning a conventional conflict could devolve into a long, grinding war of attrition. But military officials, lawmakers …

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?

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. While the majority of Nato allies were predicted to …

NATO Is In Disarray After The U.S. Announces That Its Security Priorities Lie Elsewhere
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NATO Is In Disarray After The U.S. Announces That Its Security Priorities Lie Elsewhere

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BRUSSELS — In just one speech by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week, the most powerful member of NATO has thrown the world’s biggest military alliance into disarray, raising troubling questions about America’s commitment to European security. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that NATO faces “a real moment of truth.” “To say that it’s the …

NATO is in disarray after the US announces that its security priorities lie elsewhere
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NATO is in disarray after the US announces that its security priorities lie elsewhere

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — In just one speech by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week, the most powerful member of NATO has thrown the world’s biggest military alliance into disarray, raising troubling questions about America’s commitment to European security. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that NATO faces “a real moment of truth.” “To say that it’s the biggest and most …

New report says Russia is better able to withstand heavy battlefield losses than Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New report says Russia is better able to withstand heavy battlefield losses than Ukraine

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia’s stockpiles of Cold War-era weapons and larger population have allowed it to withstand heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine as the West fails to provide Ukraine the aid needed to mount a counteroffensive, according to an annual review of the global military situation. “While Ukraine has proved its ability to resist Russia’s invasion in the air, land and …

Pete Hegseth Calls NATO Membership For Ukraine Unrealistic
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Calls NATO Membership For Ukraine Unrealistic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that NATO membership for Ukraine was unrealistic and in sweeping remarks suggested Kyiv should abandon hopes of winning all its territory back from Russia and instead prepare for a negotiated peace settlement to be backed up by international troops. “To be clear, as part of any security guarantee, …

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately

Daily Mail  

America will no longer front the lion's share of aid to Ukraine, the Trump administration said today in a devastating blow to Kyiv that will pile pressure on Europe to fill the void. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Washington will 'no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship' with its allies, adding that 'Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future …

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?
2 months ago

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

New York Times  

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. for European NATO members Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. Poland Estonia Greece Bulgaria Romania Latvia Hungary 40% of G.D.P. 50% 60% Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. …

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now
2 months ago

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now

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 A Russian victory over Ukraine …

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now
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2 months ago

Nato chief says stopping Putin will cost trillions if they don’t support Ukraine now

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 A Russian victory over Ukraine …

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
2 months, 1 week ago

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania has decided to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026 due to the threat of Russian aggression in the region, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Friday. “We need to increase our efforts to strengthen defense and deterrence significantly, devoting more resources to this end.” The …

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy

The Hindu  

The defence ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders said Monday that they want to continue increasing their investments in defence but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as complicated. The defence leaders also addressed questions of military spending after Mr. Trump recently called for NATO allies to …

Trump’s NATO vision spells trouble for the alliance
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s NATO vision spells trouble for the alliance

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump’s latest demands of America’s NATO partners—that they cede territory to the U.S. and spend more on defense than Washington itself does—risk undermining allies’ confidence and potentially emboldening adversaries. Low defense spending by Canada and European members of NATO has long angered Trump, who during his first term threatened to withdraw from the alliance if outlays didn’t increase. …

Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO

Al Jazeera  

Amid Hungary’s continued support for Moscow’s narratives, Kyiv says it will fill in should Budapest elect to join Russian-led blocs instead of the Western bodies. Kyiv’s statement, which was also posted on X, was made in response to “he latest manipulative statements from the leadership of Hungary regarding Ukraine’s decision not to extend the transit agreement with the aggressor state, …

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. The transatlantic alliance's 32 countries in 2023 set a minimum level for defense spending of two percent of gross domestic product, and Russia's war in Ukraine has jolted NATO to strengthen its …

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump

Firstpost  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. Why are …

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House
3 months ago

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House

Daily Mail  

The leaders of three NATO countries that border Russia have warned that the defence bloc simply isn't ready to fight Vladimir Putin's forces without the US. Donald Trump told his European allies that he will demand NATO member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP A Tomahawk Missile being launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS …

Did NATO betray Ukraine: The unfulfilled promise of NATO membership
3 months, 1 week ago

Did NATO betray Ukraine: The unfulfilled promise of NATO membership

India Today  

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine; Italy and Germany have also pledged additional military support; UK PM Keir Starmer conceded that peace talks could end the Ukraine war. While Ukraine earlier wanted to remain a neutral state, it changed its stance and started requesting NATO membership from the time it was first invaded …

NATO takes over Ukraine aid coordination as Trump’s return stirs concerns over US support
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
3 months, 1 week ago

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says

Hindustan Times  

By Andrius Sytas Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says TALLINN, - Estonia will propose that the leaders of the United Kingdom-led alliance of northern European NATO countries spend no less than 2.5% of GDP on defence in response to the threat from Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in July that he would increase …

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'

Firstpost  

European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation are holding meetings to pitch an increase in the bloc’s target to 3 per cent at its annual summit next June North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief Mark Rutte has called for raising defence budget by respective member nations. Rutte has said that the alliance’s defence spending needs to be much bigger than …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Russia’s president wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is warning 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 …

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ukraine slams ‘failed’ 1994 security guarantee, urges NATO membership
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine slams ‘failed’ 1994 security guarantee, urges NATO membership

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine has slammed a 30-year-old security agreement as it reiterated its call for NATO membership. “We are convinced that the only real guarantee of security for Ukraine, as well as a deterrent to further Russian aggression against Ukraine and other states, is Ukraine’s full membership in NATO,” the Foreign Ministry statement read. “With the bitter experience of the Budapest Memorandum …

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI

Al Jazeera  

Despite a defence budget 10 times Russia’s, new report lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis. New research shows that the revenues of Russia’s top defence contractors outpaced those of their United States and European counterparts last year, as they increased weapons production more effectively than their Western rivals. While Russia’s leading …

US Election Looms Over NATO Discussions to Trump-Proof Ukraine Aid
5 months, 1 week 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 …

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, almost two thirds of it in the United States, and failing to invest enough in joint military projects, a landmark report on EU competitiveness warned on Monday. The 27 member states are also failing to make best use of Europe’s research and development capacities to modernize …

The six gaping holes in NATO's European defences that could allow Putin to strike: Alliance officials admit to huge failings, including lack of troops, ammo and long-range missiles
8 months ago

The six gaping holes in NATO's European defences that could allow Putin to strike: Alliance officials admit to huge failings, including lack of troops, ammo and long-range missiles

Daily Mail  

NATO officials have admitted to huge failings in its European defences that could allow Vladimir Putin to strike. British Army soldiers ride Challenger 2 tanks during Exercise Immediate Response as one component of NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024, in Poland, on May 15, 2024 A dozen military and civilian officials have revealed classified plans for the biggest overhaul in three …

NATO@75: The military alliance grows in relevance, also in expectations
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Ukraine’s future is in Nato, path to membership irreversible’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Ukraine’s future is in Nato, path to membership irreversible’

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has declared that Ukraine’s path to membership of the Trans-Atlantic military alliance is “irreversible”, and termed Russia as the “the most significant and direct threat” to the security of the bloc’s member-states. In the Washington Declaration Summit, issued during Nato’s milestone 75th anniversary meeting in the US capital on Wednesday, Nato members also …

How much is each NATO country spending on its military in 2024?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How much is each NATO country spending on its military in 2024?

Al Jazeera  

The 32 members of the world’s most powerful military alliance will spend $1.47 trillion this year. On Wednesday, the world’s most powerful military alliance formally declared Ukraine was on an “irreversible” path to NATO membership and pledged to provide Kyiv with at least $43bn in military aid. In 2006, the alliance’s defence ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2 …

NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership

Al Jazeera  

Pledges come as US also announced it will deploy longer range missiles to Germany and bolster defences against Russia. The alliance’s communique, declaring “Ukraine’s future is in NATO”, promised to continue to support Kyiv “on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership”. The NATO communique also strengthened past language on China, calling it a “decisive enabler” of …

Russia warns it will ‘deter’ NATO as it creeps closer to its borders
8 months, 2 weeks 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 agrees to take on coordination of some Ukraine security support. How that will work
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO agrees to take on coordination of some Ukraine security support. How that will work

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — NATO has agreed to launch a new program to provide reliable military aid and training to Ukraine and help it get ready to join the alliance. Some officials have described the new NATO organization as a way to “Trump-proof” alliance support for Ukraine in case former President Donald Trump wins the November election. And NATO also is pledging …

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the world’s biggest security organization just as Russia presses its advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine. NATO’s ranks have grown since the Washington Treaty was signed 75 years ago — to 32 countries after Sweden joined this year, worried …

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO leaders plan to pledge next week to keep pouring arms and ammunition into Ukraine at current levels for at least another year, hoping to reassure the war-ravaged country of their ongoing support and show Russian President Vladimir Putin that they will not walk away. Speaking to reporters Friday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO’s 32 member countries …

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