“It is ‘impossible’ to join NATO now”: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy said that he knew it would be “impossible” for Ukraine to join NATO while in the middle of a war. In a joint briefing in Kyiv with Estonian President Alar Karis,.
Finland joins NATO
Finland joined NATO in a historic shift triggered by the war in Ukraine, prompting anger in Russia where officials cast the move as a threat. The Finnish flag was raised at the.
Sweden lifts ban on Quran burning
A court in Sweden lifted a ban on Quran-burning protests that angered Turkey, on the day Swedish officials had to sit on the sidelines as Finland joined Nato. Judges ruled that fears.
Ukraine’s foreign minister slams Wimbledon’s decision
Ukraine’s foreign minister said that Wimbledon’s decision to let Russian and Belarusian players compete as neutrals was “immoral”. He also urged the UK to deny them visas. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote.
NATO fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft
According to a statement from the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF), British and German fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace. It was the second such encounter this.
NATO’s Stoltenberg urges allies to increase arms production
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance was planning to increase its targets for ammunition stockpiles. The war in Ukraine had increased pressure on Europe’s defense industry, with the waiting.
‘EU becoming a NATO vessel’: Russia
Russia stated that the EU was becoming a vassal of NATO. It cited the signing of a joint declaration in which both organizations pledged to deepen their cooperation in response to Russia’s.
“Can’t meet Turkey’s NATO application demands”: Sweden
Sweden’s Prime Minister said the Nordic country could not meet some of Ankara’s conditions but was confident that Turkey would approve its application to join NATO. “Turkey both confirms that we have.
NATO declines Serbia’s request to deploy its troops in Kosovo
President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday that NATO’s mission in Kosovo declined a Serbian government’s request to send up to 1,000 police and army personnel. The request was made following clashes between.
NATO faces new challenge as Ukraine war spills into Poland
Brussels: On November 17, Russia’s war in Ukraine jolted NATO this week when a missile exploded in a Polish village near the Ukrainian border and killed two people. Immediately after Tuesday’s blast,.
“Ukrainian stray missile hit Poland”: NATO
Warsaw: On Nov 16, Poland and NATO stated that the missile that hit Poland was probably a stray fired by Ukraine’s air defense and not a Russian strike. The joint statement eased.
‘Poland thanks NATO for membership’: Official
Warsaw: On Nov 16, Poland’s deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski said: “Poland remains a very safe country thanks to its membership in NATO.” “The reaction of our allies, their unequivocal support and.
NATO’s Stoltenberg warns against ‘underestimating’ Russia
The Hague: On Nov 14, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that it was up to Ukraine to decide what terms were acceptable for negotiations to bring an end to the war.
Finland, Sweden to join NATO together
Helsinki: On Oct 28, Finland and Sweden would join NATO at the same time, their prime ministers said presenting a united front to Turkey. The Nordic neighbors asked to join the alliance.
Russia strikes Ukrainian towns as NATO plans air defense
It emerged that Russian missiles pounded more than 40 Ukrainian cities and towns over the past 24 hours. The move was made in the wake of Nato allies’ meeting in Brussels that.
Air defense ‘top priority’ for NATO
On Wednesday, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg stated that discussion on bolstering Ukraine’s air defense system was the “top priority”. He made these remarks during a 50-nation meeting that was underway in Brussels.
Russian nuclear strike would trigger ‘physical response’: NATO
A senior NATO official said that the Russian nuclear attack would change the course of the Ukraine conflict and trigger a “physical response” from Kyiv’s allies and NATO. The unnamed official.
NATO chief lends support to Kyiv
Brussels: On Oct 11, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the Western defense alliance would stand with Kyiv as long as it took. “While Russia is increasingly resorting to horrific and indiscriminate.
Germany asks NATO to do more to protect members
On October 8, German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht stated that NATO must do more for the common security of its members. The security would be against the potential acts of Russia and.
Ukraine confirms it signed NATO membership bid
Kyiv: On September 30, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that he, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and the speaker of parliament had signed a formal fast-track membership application for the NATO military alliance..
NATO begins air force drills in Baltic region
It emerged on Monday that a collection of NATO member states had begun two days of training drills in the Baltic Sea region. The transatlantic military alliance proceeded with shoring up its.
Portugal backs NATO membership for Finland, Sweden
Lisbon: On September 16, Portugal’s parliament ratified the entry of Finland and Sweden to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The 230-seat Portuguese parliament approved the entry of the two Nordic countries into.
Greece complains to NATO, UN over Turkey’s remarks
Athens: On September 7, Greece sent letters to NATO and the United Nations, complaining over what it called “inflammatory” statements by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. As per the reports of diplomatic sources,.
Turkey’s security concerns are legitimate: NATO chief
Helsinki: On June 12, the Western military alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in Finland on Sunday that the security concerns put up by Turkey in its opposition to Finnish and Swedish NATO.
No signs of Russian threat to Sweden: NATO’s Deputy Chief
Finland: On June 10, NATO’s deputy chief said that there was no immediate military threat to Sweden and Finland from Russia. ‘I am confident that the aspiring NATO members would join.
Won’t let ‘terrorism-supporting’ countries enter NATO: Erdogan
Istanbul: On May 29, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said talks with Finland and Sweden about their joining NATO were not at the “expected level”, adding that Ankara couldn’t say yes to “terrorism-supporting”.
Turkey opposes Finland, Sweden’s inclusion in NATO
Washington: On May 19, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vehemently opposed the idea of extending NATO membership to Sweden and Finland. U.S. President Joe Biden met the leaders of Sweden and Finland.
NATO says it’s ready to back Kyiv
Brussels: On April 28, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO was ready to maintain its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia for years. It also includes help for Kyiv.
Stoltenberg extends NATO term by a year
Oslo: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Thursday that he would extend his term as head of the alliance by a year as it faces the “biggest security crisis in a generation”.
NATO plans to deploy more forces
Brussels: On March 23, it emerged that NATO would likely decide on Thursday to beef up military forces on its eastern flank, the chair of the alliance said. “I expect leaders will.