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NATO allies agree to 5 percent defense spending goal

NATO members agreed on Sunday to a big increase in their defence spending target to 5% of gross domestic product, as demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump, but Spain said…

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Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years, says secretary general

Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years and leaders of the western alliance are expected to agree to increase military spending to 5% of GDP this month…

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NATO allies cannot rely on America for their defense, warns US defense chief

NATO allies cannot rely on the United States to defend them and need to step up themselves, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "The United States is proud to be…

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Russia warns NATO’S Baltic drills are part of preparations for a potential clash

NATO’S Baltic drills are part of the alliance’s preparations for a potential military clash with Russia, TASS news agency cited Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying in remarks…

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Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns

Members of the Western alliance Nato need to prepare for a possible attack from Russia within the next four years, according to Germany's chief of defence. General Carsten Breuer told…

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Reports of NATO drone on ‘unusual’ patrol off Libyan coast

A NATO surveillance drone carried out an extended reconnaissance mission off Libya’s coast after experiencing communication problems during a flight towards the Black Sea, according to Italian aviation monitoring website…

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We want ‘more lethal’ NATO, says Lithuanian FM

Lithuania wants a stronger, better prepared and “more lethal” NATO, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys says, adding that the goal is to make decisions to achieve this during the upcoming NATO…

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Germany says it will step up military role in NATO amid increased uncertainty

NATO can count on Berlin to step up its contribution to the defence of Europe as the Atlantic alliance faces a future more uncertain than 70 years ago when Germany…

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Britain intercepted Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea in recent days

Britain said two of its fighter jets had intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea close to NATO alliance airspace in separate incidents on Tuesday and Thursday. The Typhoon fighters…

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NATO’s Rutte, in Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday and declared "unwavering" support for Ukraine in the aftermath of a deadly…

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Under President Trump’s leadership, NATO will be stronger: New U.S. permanent representative to NATO

NATO chief Mark Rutte and the new U.S. ambassador sought to reassure European allies on Thursday that Washington will remain committed to the Western military alliance despite harsh words from…

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2,300 troops from 12 NATO countries take part in annual military drill in the Black Sea

Military personnel from 12 NATO countries begun an annual naval exercise led by Romania in the Black Sea and Danube river delta this week. Over 2,300 troops are taking part…

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France and Britain plan European troop deployment to Ukraine post-peace

France and Britain want to move ahead with an initiative to send European troops to Ukraine if a peace deal materializes. Currently troop numbers and participating countries are unclear but…

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Mystery over 4 US soldiers missing in Lithuania

NATO chief Mark Rutte had said four US troops were killed during a training exercise. However, NATO later clarified that the soldiers are still missing and their fate remains unknown.…

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NATO warns Russia of ‘devastating’ response if Poland is attacked

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Wednesday that any attack on Poland or another alliance member would meet a forceful response, reaffirming the bloc's commitment to defending its eastern…

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NATO Mediterranean drill begins

A NATO exercise in the Mediterranean began Monday ahead of Türkiye taking command of the alliance's amphibious task force starting in July. NATO launched Exercise Dynamic Mariner / Flotex 25…

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‘If they don’t pay, I won’t defend them’: Trump on NATO

President Donald Trump yesterday renewed doubts over his commitment to the NATO alliance, saying countries that are not spending adequately on their militaries do not deserve defence. “If they don’t…

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

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…

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Danish intelligence warns Russia could start a major war in Europe within 5 years

If Moscow perceives NATO as weak, Russia could be ready to wage a "large-scale war" in Europe within five years, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS) has said. "Russia is…

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NATO jets intercept Russian bombers over Baltic

NATO aircraft have intercepteed Russian warplanes as they neared neared the Swedish island of Gotland. The bombers, accompanied by two Russian fighter jets, were identified in a coordinated response involving…

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NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine’s call for quick invite

NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine's call for a membership invitation at a meeting on Tuesday, according to diplomats, dashing Kyiv's hopes of a political boost as it struggles…

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Russia launches Department of European Problems to deal with EU

Russia has a new governmental department to deal with the EU and NATO: The Department of European Problems. The unit already existed within Russia’s foreign ministry, but was previously known…

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As US election nears, Europe worries over impact on Ukraine war and NATO

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final days of their close-fought White House contest, Europe is jittery about the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on the…

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EU and NATO Support Zelenskyy in his Recent Diplomatic Moves

As Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked into the NATO restaurant Thursday to dine with alliance boss Mark Rutte, there was one thing the Ukrainian president wouldn’t order: cold water. He came armed…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to pitch ‘victory plan’ to EU, NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy takes his "victory plan" to the European Union and NATO on Thursday, pitching for a NATO membership invitation and a major increase in military support for…

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Slovak PM Fico opposes Ukraine’s NATO membership, promising to block it during his leadership

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico vowed on Sunday to block Ukraine from joining NATO for as long as he is head of the country's government. NATO's leadership wants Ukraine to…

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No imminent nuclear threat from Russia, says new Nato chief

Mark Rutte, the new secretary general of Nato, said he does not see any imminent threat of nuclear weapons being used by Russia despite "reckless and irresponsible" rhetoric by the…

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UPDATED: Mark Rutte Becomes NATO Chief Amid Ukraine Crisis

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine on Tuesday and said he was not worried about the upcoming U.S. presidential election as he could work with either…

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NATO to set up northern land command in eastern Finland

NATO will set up a new land command in Finland near the Russian border next year, tasked with leading the alliance's land force operations in northern Europe in the event…

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Romania says NATO must react to Russian incursions into its airspace

NATO must enact a "robust coordinated" response to incidents in which Russian missiles or drones fired at Ukraine enter the alliance's airspace, Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said on Wednesday.…

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NATO chief urges China to stop supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday called on China to stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and said Beijing's assistance has been a significant factor in the continuation of…

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UPDATED: NATO air base in Germany remains at high alert

The NATO air base in the German town of Geilenkirchen remained at high alert on Friday, a spokesperson said, after the security level was raised overnight "based on intelligence information…

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NATO finds gaping holes in Europe’s defences

The war in Ukraine and the looming U.S. presidential election dominated a NATO summit in Washington this month but, away from the public stage, the alliance's military planners have been…

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NATO appoints Spanish diplomat as southern envoy despite Italian ire

NATO confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Spanish diplomat Javier Colomina as the military alliance's new envoy tasked with coordinating actions on its southern flank, a move that has caused…

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Italy accuses NATO’s Stoltenberg of betrayal over new southern envoy

Italy's defence minister has accused NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of betraying Rome by not appointing an Italian as the alliance's new envoy tasked with coordinating NATO's actions on its…

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NATO command to support Ukraine will be operational in Sept – Stoltenberg

A NATO command to coordinate support for Ukraine will be operational in Germany from September, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "We have agreed to establish a command…

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NATO Washington summit: Who are the leaders to watch?

Leaders of NATO's 32 member countries meet this week in Washington for a summit of the transatlantic security alliance, with further military and financial support for Ukraine high on the…

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South Korea’s Yoon to discuss Pyongyang’s ‘distinct threat’ to Europe at NATO

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would discuss with NATO leaders the distinct threat North Korea poses to Europe by deepening military ties with Russia, warning that Moscow…

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Russia says it will respond to Finland giving U.S. access to bases

Russia will respond to Finland's decision to grant the United States access to its military bases, a spokesman for Russia's foreign ministry said. "I can only confirm that Russia will…

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NATO members agree €40 bln financial pledge for Ukraine

NATO allies have agreed to fund military aid for Ukraine with 40 billion euros ($43.05 billion) next year, a Western European diplomat told Reuters on Wednesday, one week before the…

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Poland very likely to sign security deal with Ukraine before NATO summit, says PM

Poland will almost certainly sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine before July's NATO summit in Washington, the Polish prime minister said on Friday. On Thursday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk…

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NATO picks Netherlands’ Mark Rutte as next boss

NATO on Wednesday selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO's next boss, as the war in Ukraine rages on its doorstep and uncertainty hangs over the United States' future…

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Trump handed plan to halt US military aid to Kyiv unless it talks peace with Moscow

Two key advisers to Donald Trump have presented him with a plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine - if he wins the presidential election - that involves telling Ukraine…

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NATO chief says Russia, North Korea pact shows mutual support by authoritarian powers

Russia's new defensive pact with North Korea shows increasing alignment among authoritarian powers and underscores the importance of democracies presenting a united front, the head of NATO said. Russian President…

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Dutch PM Rutte to succeed Stoltenberg as NATO chief

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, a staunch ally of Kyiv and a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, will succeed Jens Stoltenberg as NATO chief, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported…

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NATO targets AI, robots and space tech in $1.1 billion fund

A consortium of NATO allies has confirmed the first tranche of companies awarded funding as part of the group’s one billion euro ($1.1 billion) innovation fund. The alliance unveiled the…

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NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby

NATO is in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons, taking them out of storage and placing them on standby, in the face of a growing threat from Russia and China,…

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Finnish president says Mark Rutte likely to become next NATO chief

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will likely become NATO's next secretary general, Finnish President Alexander Stubb told a press conference on Thursday.

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NATO adapting its nuclear arsenal to security threats

In a rare reference to the Western nuclear arsenal, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the alliance's efforts to adapt its capabilities to current security threats, taking note of Russia latest…

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Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania

Finland has just made its first deployment for NATO since joining the alliance in April 2023, sending seven F-18 fighter jets to a military base in southeastern Romania where they…

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Germany needs 75,000 more troops as NATO eyes Russia threat

Germany's defence ministry believes it will need at least 75,000 additional troops to fulfil its NATO commitments as the alliance adapts to face what it sees as an increasingly hostile…

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No plans to send troops to Ukraine, Nato chief and Finnish president say

Nato does not plan to send troops to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's ongoing invasion, the defence alliance's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. Stoltenberg made the comments…

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Norway’s top general says NATO has two to three years to prepare for confrontation with Russia

The commander of the Norwegian Armed Forces stated that Russia's positions near Norway's borders have remained largely unchanged over the past year, enabling Oslo to meet NATO's requirements for bolstering…

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Stubb: Nato ground forces may come to Finland

During a press conference in Tartu, Estonia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced that Finland aims to establish a NATO ground force sub-headquarters on its territory. This move could potentially lead…

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NATO chief reiterates that West should rethink restrictions on weapons for Ukraine

"By having too many restrictions we are tying one hand of the Ukrainian armed forces on their back," said NATO's Secretary-General. Jens Stoltenberg has urged NATO states to reconsider limits…

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Hungary’s Orban says fears that Russia would attack a NATO member are unfounded

Fears that Russia would mount an attack on any NATO member are unfounded, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, adding that the war in Ukraine that is now…

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UK says neutral countries should join NATO if they want protection

Neutral countries which aren't NATO members but enjoy its "umbrella of protection" should have to join the military alliance, Britain's defense secretary said Wednesday. In a speech in London, Grant…

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