Page 17 - Latest Updates on NATO
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 should be prepared for bad news from Ukraine: Jens Stoltenberg")
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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Nato committed to Bosnia's territorial integrity condemns Russian influence
There are widespread fears that Russia is trying to destabilise Bosnia and the rest of the region and thus shift at least some world attention from its aggression on Ukraine
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Nato announces suspension of Cold War-era treaty after Russia's pullout
NATO said that a situation whereby Allied State Parties abide by the Treaty, while Russia does not, would be unsustainable
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Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into Nato
Erdogan had been delaying ratification of Sweden's membership, accusing Stockholm of being too soft on Kurdish militants and other groups his country considers to be security threats
NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden's membership application
Sweden and its neighbor Finland turned their backs on decades of military non-alignment after President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia troops to invade Ukraine in February 2022
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Ukraine Prez Zelenskyy seeks more support to fight Russia at Nato meeting
The US is hosting a meeting of the Ukraine contact group to seek more weapons and ammunition for the war-ravaged country
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Nato in a bind as Russian attacks edge closer to alliance's territory
As Ukraine reaps a bumper harvest, Russia is targeting the export routes that run from the ports around Odesa
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Nato chief meets with Zelenskyy to discuss 'ending Russia's aggression'
He also reminded the secretary-general of the persistent drone, missile and artillery attacks that often strike residential areas and were blamed Thursday for at least three civilian deaths
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On the brink of joining Nato, Sweden seeks to boost defence spending by 28%
Jonson said Sweden must adapt its preparedness and its military exercises to prepare for Nato membership but must also continue its support for Ukraine
 "On the brink of joining Nato, Sweden seeks to boost defence spending by 28%")
Proximity of Russia aattacks on Ukraine's Danube stirs fear in Romania
Moscow aims to disrupt Ukraine's ability to export grain to world markets with a sustained campaign of attacks targeting Ukrainian Danube ports
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7 killed in Russian missile attack in Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits Sweden
The Swedish government said Zelenskyy will meet officials at Harpsund, the prime minister's official summertime residence, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of Stockholm
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Zelenskyy visits NATO candidate Sweden for first time since war with Russia
Sweden abandoned its longstanding policy of military nonalignment to support Ukraine with weapons and other aid in the war against Russia
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Tensions high on Nato's border with Belarus as Wagner troops move closer
. "Underestimating the activities of Wagner group would be a mistake," Siewiera told Wprost newspaper.
 "Tensions high on Nato's border with Belarus as Wagner troops move closer")
Eyeing country's accession to Nato next year: Ukraine Defence Minister
Talking about the next year's NATO Summit in Washington, Reznikov said, "Who knows, maybe it will be a very important day for Ukraine," adding "It is just my forecast.''
 "Eyeing country's accession to Nato next year: Ukraine Defence Minister")
Biden closes out his Europe trip by showcasing new NATO member Finland
Finland joined as NATO's newest member earlier this year, an entry that effectively doubled the alliance's border with Russia
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Biden is closing out his Europe trip by showcasing new Nato member Finland
Biden and other administration officials also held what aides said were pivotal conversations with Ankara shortly before Turkey reversed course and dropped its objections to Sweden joining Nato
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Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but Nato membership remains elusive
A joint declaration issued by the G7 lays the groundwork for each nation to negotiate agreements to help Ukraine bolster its military over the long term
 "Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but Nato membership remains elusive")
Our unity will not falter, I promise you: Biden at Nato on Ukraine defence
He made the promise at the NATO summit in the capital of Lithuania, a country that he said knows the transformational power of freedom" after spending decades under Moscow's thumb