Nordic tensions on the rise amid Russian anger over NATO accessions | Russia-Ukraine war News
Finland PM urges EU to step up defence spending and coordination, as tensions rise with Russia following NATO accession. Signs of tension with Russia are…
Russia, NATO at odds over pope’s call for Ukraine to show ‘white flag’ | Russia-Ukraine war News
Moscow said the pope’s comment was ‘quite understandable’ while NATO said ‘it’s not the time to talk about surrender’. The Kremlin has said Pope Francis’s…
Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality
WASHINGTON — 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…
Sweden officially becomes 32nd member of NATO in Washington ceremony
March 7 (UPI) -- Sweden on Thursday officially became the 32nd member of NATO after a nearly two-year delay and a longstanding policy of nonalignment.…
Sweden officially joins NATO alliance, ending decades of neutrality | NATO News
Sweden has officially joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality amid soaring concerns about Russian aggression in Europe following the invasion of Ukraine.…
On This Day, Feb. 28: NATO involved in combat for first time
1 of 4 | Officials attend a flag-raising ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels on April 4, 2023. On February 28, 1994, NATO was involved…
Russia warns NATO of certain war if West puts troops into Ukraine – POLITICO
“In this case, we need to talk not about the likelihood, but about the inevitability [of a conflict]. That’s how we evaluate it,” said Dmitry Peskov,…
Can NATO Prevent Tides Turning in Russian Favour in the Third Year of War in Ukraine?
As the war in Ukraine completes two years, Russia seems emboldened by success in capturing Avdivka and seems to be advancing westwards near Avdiivka, Bakhmut,…
Stoltenberg: Ukraine Could Use F-16 for Strikes on Military Targets Inside Russia
Jens Stoltenberg Secretary General of NATO announced he is giving Ukraine “permission” to use its soon to be delivered F-16s to launch attacks inside Russia,…
Hungary ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing final obstacle to membership | NATO News
Vote by Hungarian parliament ends more than 18 months of delays. Hungary’s parliament has voted to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, bringing an end…
Sweden to join NATO – POLITICO
Budapest finally made the move on Monday, with the parliament voting 188 to 6 votes in favor of the resolution. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán,…
Hungary’s parliament set to approve Sweden’s entry into NATO
Hungary's parliament is set to vote to approve Sweden's entry into NATO after President Viktor Orban reached a deal to buy new Gripen planes from…
Russia-Ukraine two years on: towards an endless and wider war? | Russia-Ukraine war
In an UpFront special, we discuss where the war in Ukraine currently stands and where it is heading. It’s been two years since Russia launched…
Hungary, Sweden sign fighter jet deal before NATO membership vote | NATO News
Hungary, the last NATO country to approve Sweden’s membership bid, will hold a parliamentary vote on Monday. Hungary has signed a deal to buy four…
‘The Trump whisperer’ — Can Mark Rutte save NATO? – POLITICO
That family history, rarely discussed at home, and his older brother’s death from AIDS in the 1980s, seem to have predisposed Rutte against dwelling on…
US, European powers back outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO head | NATO News
Support of top NATO powers makes Rutte favourite to succeed current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in October. The United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany…
Germany, France join US and UK in backing Mark Rutte for top NATO job – POLITICO
Berlin's endorsement follows an intense 24-hour diplomatic campaign to shore up support for the Dutchman, amid ongoing hesitation from a group of around 10 countries…
UK joins US in backing Rutte to lead NATO – POLITICO
The British declaration adds further pressure on Eastern flank countries to drop their hesitation over Rutte, criticized for failing to bring Dutch defense spending up…
Biden paves way for Mark Rutte to lead NATO — and confront Putin
The term of current NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who has steadily navigated the political-military bloc through a tumultuous time in transatlantic politics since 2014, ends…
Mark Rutte in pole position to be next NATO boss – POLITICO
Under NATO rules, the secretary-general has to be decided "by consensus," meaning that Rutte still has to garner the backing of all the remaining countries.…