Page 16 - Latest Updates on NATO
Russia's Lavrov warns that EU is becoming militarised now, like NATO
utin has long complained about NATO's expansion, especially toward his country, and partly used that as a justification for invading Ukraine
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Ukraine's 'rightful place' is in the alliance, says NATO chief Stoltenberg
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg defiantly declared that Ukraine's rightful place is in the military alliance and pledged more support for the country on his first visit to Kyiv since Russia's invasion
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Nato chief Stoltenberg visits Kyiv for first time since Russian invasion
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is visiting Ukraine for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion more than a year ago, an alliance official said on Thursday
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NATO chief Stoltenberg visits Kyiv for 1st time since Russian invasion
The NATO Secretary General is in Ukraine. We will release more information as soon as possible, said an alliance official, who asked not to be identified in line with NATO procedures
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US approves F-16 fighter jets upgrade after Turkey eases stand on NATO
Turkey also still wants to buy 40 new F-16s from the US, but some in Congress oppose the sale until Turkey approves NATO membership for both Nordic countries
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NATO member Finland breaks ground on Russia border fence near Imatra
The construction of barbed-wired fence along Finland's long border with Russia - primarily meant to curb illegal migration - has broken ground near the southeastern town of Imatra
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Finnish president: Joining NATO won't solve all our problems
Finland's President Sauli Niinist on Thursday warned that the country's new status as a NATO member doesn't solve every problem, and said Helsinki should not let down its guard on security issues.
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Finland unlikely to get NATO battle group given its defence capabilities
NATO has established 8 multinational battle groups in Poland and the Baltic nations, and more recently in Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania, to serve as a "tripwire" in case of Russian attack
Finland becomes NATO member as Russia warns of 'counter-measures'
In Russia's opinion, the expansion of NATO infringes on its security and national interests
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Finland becomes member of Nato, Russia threatens 'counter-measures'
Finland's accession roughly doubles the length of the border that Nato shares with Russia and bolsters its eastern flank as the war in Ukraine grinds on with no resolution in sight
Finland's Nato moment
A snub for Putin, a risk for Europe
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Finland's parliamentary website targeted ahead of NATO entry: Report
Finland's parliamentary website was paralysed by a denial-of-service attack on Tuesday, just before the country made its historic entry into NATO
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In setback to Putin, Finland set to officially become NATO member
Finland is set to officially become a member of NATO later on Tuesday and take its place among the ranks of the world's biggest security alliance
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Finland's membership will make alliance stronger: NATO General Secretary
In a video shared by the official Twitter account of NATO Spokesperson, Oana Lungescu, the NATO General Secretary, Jens Stoltenberg, is heard welcoming and congratulating Finland
As Finland plans to join Nato, a look at how countries join the alliance
Nato's membership has increased from 12 to 30 countries through eight rounds of enlargement. The Republic of North Macedonia became the latest country to join Nato on March 27, 2020
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NATO, US forces join Romania-led Black Sea multinational military drills
Anti-explosive divers have participated in drills, as have chemical, biological, and nuclear defence specialists
Hungarian parliament approves Finland's bid to join Western alliance Nato
With Hungary's approval, Turkey is now the only one of NATO's 30 members not to have ratified Finland's NATO accession
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NATO countries are party to Ukraine conflict: Russian security chief
Nikolay Patrushev emphasises that the NATO countries are parties to the conflict with Ukraine
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In Putin and Russia, Xi sees a counterweight to American influence: WH
John Kirby noted that on Ukraine the two sides just said, the purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be observed and international law must be respected
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US urges Turkey to 'quickly' ratify Sweden's NATO membership after Finland
After Turkey approved the process of ratifying Finland's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the US welcomed the decision of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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