Page 14 - Latest Updates on NATO
Nato summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden's bid to join alliance
The decision by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a significant move toward Sweden's membership and it will alleviate tension in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital
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US President Biden to meet Ukrainian counterpart at Nato summit: Report
The meeting between Biden and Zelenskyy will mark a sign of unity as the Ukrainian President's presence at the summit had been in question
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US President Biden welcomes Turkey's agreement to back Sweden's NATO bid
Biden expressed readiness to work with Erdogan and Turkey on enhancing defence and deterrence. He stated that he looked forward to welcoming Sweden as US' 32nd NATO ally
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Turkey agrees to send Sweden's Nato accession protocol to Parl: Stoltenberg
Stoltenberg made the announcement after talks with Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the eve of a Nato summit in Lithuania
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Why Europe can't give weapons to Ukraine quickly even after 1.5 yrs of war
The calculation matters beyond the corporate offices of Europe's defence industry, which collectively generates about €120 billion a year in revenues
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Biden kicks-off three-nation visit ahead of Nato summit in Lithuania
The US president will hold a meeting with King Charles of the UK on Monday for the first time since his coronation, according to the White House, to discuss environmental issues
S Korea pushes for action against North's nuclear ambitions at Nato summit
Yoon Suk Yeol will attend the annual NATO summit being held this year in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a two-nation trip that includes a stop in Poland
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Ukraine's possible entry may be biggest challenge at upcoming Nato meet
The world's biggest security alliance is struggling to reach an agreement on admitting Sweden as its 32nd member. Military spending by member nations lags behind long-standing goals
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Solidarity or squabbling: Test of Nato's unity at annual Vilnius summit
The world's biggest security alliance is struggling to reach an agreement on admitting Sweden as its 32nd member
China looms large as Asian leaders seek to enhance ties with NATO
Japan PM will use opportunity to stress the need for relations between Japan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to be stronger, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said
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Romania aims to open F-16 pilot training facility for allies, Ukraine
Romanian pilots who operate F-16 aircraft will be trained here, and the facility will later be opened to the participation of pilots from allied and NATO partner states, including Ukraine
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Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech, respecting minorities
Turkiye has blocked Swedish accession since last year, citing reasons including anti-Turkish and anti-Islamic protests in Stockholm
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US President Biden hosting Swedish PM in a show of support for Nato bid
Sweden and neighbor Finland ended their longstanding policy of military nonalignment after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022
Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability
But Hakan Fidan said Turkey would still approve Sweden's membership in the military alliance if Stockholm completes its homework and presses ahead with efforts to address Turkey's concerns
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Biden to embark on Europe trip from July 9-13 to bolster Nato alliance
During his trip from July 9-13, President Biden will first travel to London, United Kingdom for engagements with King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to further strengthen relationship
NATO tentatively agrees to ask Stoltenberg to remain head for another year
The much-anticipated decision to formally ask Stoltenberg to extend his tenure for another year is expected to happen relatively soon, the official said
Explained: Why Turkey has not yet approved Sweden's bid of joining Nato
Despite Sweden implementing new anti-terror legislation in June, Turkey still claims Sweden has not taken sufficient "concrete steps"
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Nato warns against underestimating Russian forces, increases preparedness
Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance may decide to further boost its strength and readiness to face Russia and its ally Belarus when NATO leaders meet in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius on July 11-12
Biden denies US, Nato's role in Russia mutiny, calls it struggle in system
Biden and administration officials declined an immediate assessment of what the 22-hour uprising by the Wagner Group might mean for Russia's war in Ukraine
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