Page 23 - Latest Updates on NATO
NATO summit aims to show unity democratic values: Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez
The chief aim of the NATO summit is to send a message of unity in line with democracy, security, international order, based on rules that, unfortunately, Putin has blown to smithereens
 "NATO summit aims to show unity democratic values: Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez")
NATO to boost troops on high alert to over 300,000, says Stoltenberg
Number of troops on high alert would rise seven-fold; change driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and aimed at shoring up NATO's eastern flank nearest Russia
 "NATO to boost troops on high alert to over 300,000, says Stoltenberg")
South Korea, US, Japan finalise plan to hold trilateral summit on June 29
No trilateral meeting has since taken place amid badly frayed relations between Seoul and Tokyo
 "South Korea, US, Japan finalise plan to hold trilateral summit on June 29")
Sweden hasn't alleviated NATO concerns, says Turkish president Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Sweden's prime minister that he has not seen any tangible moves to address Turkey's concerns about her country joining NATO, Erdogan's office said
 "Sweden hasn't alleviated NATO concerns, says Turkish president Erdogan")
Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov compares EU and NATO to Hitler
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that the European Union (EU) and NATO were building a coalition to engage in a war with Moscow and compared them to "Hitler during World War II"
 "Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov compares EU and NATO to Hitler")
NATO warns of long Ukraine war as Russian assaults follow EU boost for Kyiv
The head of NATO said on Sunday the war in Ukraine could last years and Ukrainian forces faced intensified Russian assaults
 "NATO warns of long Ukraine war as Russian assaults follow EU boost for Kyiv")
Turkey has ''legitimate concerns'' over terrorism, says NATO chief
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that Turkey has legitimate concerns over terrorism and other issues that need to be taken seriously
 "Turkey has ''legitimate concerns'' over terrorism, says NATO chief")
Turkey has legitimate concerns over terrorism: NATO Chief Stoltenberg
Turkey has accused Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants and says it will not back the two Nordic nations joining NATO until they change their policies
 "Turkey has legitimate concerns over terrorism: NATO Chief Stoltenberg")
China's military activity around Taiwan threatens region: US Defence Secy
Austin noted a steady increase in provocative and destabilising military activity near Taiwan, including almost daily military flights near the island by the People's Republic of China.
 "China's military activity around Taiwan threatens region: US Defence Secy")
Russia holds drills in Baltic Sea as NATO exercises in same region
Russian warships are conducting drills in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is holding exercises in the same region
 "Russia holds drills in Baltic Sea as NATO exercises in same region")
UK's Johnson says G7 agreed Taliban must allow people to leave after Aug 31
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday the G7 had agreed their number one condition for the Taliban was granting safe passage to Afghans who wanted to leave the country beyond an Aug 31
 "UK's Johnson says G7 agreed Taliban must allow people to leave after Aug 31")
US working towards global coalition far beyond G7, NATO: White House
The Biden administration is working to build a global coalition far beyond G7 and NATO partners, the White House has said
 "US working towards global coalition far beyond G7, NATO: White House")
Biden to attend emergency NATO summit in Brussels, G7; address EU leaders
US President Joe Biden would attend an emergency NATO Summit, address European Union leaders and hold meetings with G-7 leaders, his national security advisor said
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60 feared dead in Ukraine school bombed by Russia, says Luhansk governor
Ukraine and its Western allies have accused Russian forces of targeting civilians in the war, which Moscow denies.
 "60 feared dead in Ukraine school bombed by Russia, says Luhansk governor")
Turkey's concerns on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids 'legitimate': president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg that Turkey's security concerns on Sweden and Finland's intention to join the alliance were based on "just and legitimate" grounds
 "Turkey's concerns on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids 'legitimate': president")
Turkey an important ally: NATO chief lauds Ankara's role in alliance
Turkey contributes to our security in many different ways, said Stoltenberg, who noted the country's Turkey's efforts at countering Islamic State militants
 "Turkey an important ally: NATO chief lauds Ankara's role in alliance")
Biden, Harris discuss Russia-Ukraine situation with NATO chief Stoltenberg
US President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris met NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and discussed the implications of war between Russia and Ukraine for transatlantic security
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US President announces new $700-million weapons package for Ukraine
Biden announced the plan to give Ukraine precision HIMARS rocket systems after receiving assurances from Kyiv that it would not use them to hit targets inside of Russian territory
 "US President announces new $700-million weapons package for Ukraine")
World Economic Forum 2022: The world is bullish on the Indian economy
The first post-pandemic in-person meeting at Davos took place with reduced participation amid a war raging in Europe, but witnessed spirited debates
 "World Economic Forum 2022: The world is bullish on the Indian economy")
Turkish President Erdogan writes on 'risks' of Sweden, Finland in NATO
Turkey's president highlighted the activities of the Kurdistan Workers' Party as part of his country's objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO