Page 12 - Latest Updates on NATO
Trump stands by remarks about not defending Nato members after backlash
Trump has opposed the aid and said Wednesday that the U.S. should instead provide a loan to Ukraine
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Nato ramps up defence spend, says Trump's remarks undermine security
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that its European members and Canada have ramped up defence spending to record levels
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Austin discharged from hospital, ends second stay since cancer treatment
Austin's doctors said on Tuesday that his bladder issue was related to the surgery
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Trump sowing doubts about US commitment to Nato is 'un-American': Biden
"The whole world heard it and the worst thing is he means it," Biden added
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Nato chief warns, says Trump puts safety of US troops, allies at risk
Trump's remarks caused deep concern in Poland, which was under Russian control in past centuries, and where anxieties are high over the war Russia is waging just across the Polish border in Ukraine
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Warned Nato allies to spend more on defence to counter Russia: Donald Trump
Earlier Saturday, Trump called for the end of foreign aid without strings attached, arguing that the US should dramatically curtail the way it provides money
Serbia, Kosovo leaders spar at UN over latter's ban of Serbian dinar
The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo sparred at the United Nations over the latter's ban of the use of the Serbian currency in areas where minority Serbs live, the latest crisis between two governments
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Tucker Carlson interviews Vladimir Putin: 5 key things Russian Prez said
Tucker Clarson interview: Vladimir Putin said that a deal to release the WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich 'can be reached'
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Putin to visit Turkey in first trip to Nato country since Ukraine War
Putin's trips abroad have been limited due to the risk of possible arrest on a warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes
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Nato signs key artillery ammunition contract to replenish allied supplies
The contract will allow for the purchase of 220,000 rounds of 155-millimetre ammunition, the most widely sought after artillery shell, according to NATO's support and procurement agency
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US Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts meeting of allies
While waiting for Congress to pass a budget and potentially approve more money for Ukraine's fight, the US will be looking to allies to keep bridging the gap
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Production has resumed at largest oilfield after over 2-week hiatus: Libya
Barzingi al-Zarrouk, the protesters' spokesman, announced that they have suspended their protest after they reached agreement with the company
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Nato to start wargames with 90,000 officers in east European region
The alliance will demonstrate its ability to reinforce the Euro-Atlantic area via transatlantic movement of forces from North America, official said
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Know my VIP pick, commitment to Nato on European treatment, says Trump
The frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Trump was asked by anchors at a live Fox News town hall who was under consideration for vice president on his ticket.
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Japan's foreign minister visits Poland to strengthen ties with Nato nation
Kamikawa conferred with Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski in Warsaw and a placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. She also was scheduled to meet President Andrzej Duda
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Ukraine ends year upset over stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid
In between, there was a short-lived rebellion in Russia, a dam collapse in Ukraine, and the spilling of much blood on both sides of the conflict
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Ready to talk on Ukraine but will defend our national interests: Putin
Putin, who sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has repeatedly said he would be prepared to talk about peace, though Western officials say he is waiting for the U.S. presidential election
Nato should be prepared for bad news from Ukraine: Jens Stoltenberg
"I will leave it to the Ukrainians and military commanders to make these difficult operational decisions," Stoltenberg said
NATO chief tells Erdogan 'time has come' to let Sweden join the alliance
Turkiye has delayed ratification for more than a year, accusing Sweden of not taking Turkiye's security concerns seriously enough, including its fight against Kurdish militants and other groups
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President Zelenskyy faces manpower dilemma in Ukraine's stalled offensive
Kostenko, 40, who is also fighting in southern Ukraine, said the military is struggling after long queues at recruitment centers last year have dwindled, with volunteer fighters long at the front line
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