Trump holds first meeting with NATO chief Rutte since election, talks focused on 'global security'

Trump holds first meeting with NATO chief Rutte since election, talks focused on ‘global security’

US opens missile base in Poland as Trump presidency looms over NATO

The base has been in the works since the 2000s

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers

Poland's government has said it will spend 4.1% of gross domestic product on defence

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korean officers deployed alongside Russians

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korean officers deployed alongside Russians

NATO to make fresh push for common arms standards

NATO to make fresh push for common arms standards

New NATO chief Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine on Kyiv trip

New NATO chief Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine on Kyiv trip

NATO chief Rutte visits Ukraine in first trip in new role

Rutte served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands until earlier this year

Rutte takes reins at NATO as US vote looms

Rutte, a staunch US ally and stalwart backer of Ukraine, replaces Jens Stoltenberg

Incoming Japan PM Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' idea test for US diplomacy

Incoming Japan PM Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' idea test for US diplomacy

NATO's Stoltenberg to chair Munich Security Conference

NATO's Stoltenberg to chair Munich Security Conference

Dutch boost arms spending to face 'ruthless Russian aggression'

Dutch boost arms spending to face 'ruthless Russian aggression'

Ukraine diverts more funding towards missile programme

Ukraine diverts more funding towards missile programme

Taiwan monitors Chinese military surge, calls China a threat to stability

Chinese military exercises coincide with a NATO summit in Washington

Zelenskyy says to win the war, US needs to lift limits on striking military targets inside Russia

Zelenskyy has been pressing for greater latitude so that U.S. weapons could be used to hit targets

China tells NATO not to create chaos in Asia and rejects label of 'enabler' of Russia's Ukraine war

NATO labeled China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine

US to start deploying long-range weapons in Germany in 2026

US move comes as an effort to demonstrate its commitment to Nato and European defense

Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech

Biden spoke off of a teleprompter with a strong and confident voice and largely avoided verbal flubs

From Cold War to the Ukraine war: NATO at 75

Ismay said, "NATO's purpose is to keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down"

NATO is spending more on defence, but it's likely not enough

The increase in spending will be heavily showcased in Washington as NATO stages its show of unity

NATO chief says Russia, North Korea pact shows mutual support by authoritarian powers

"North Korea had provided an enormous amount of ammunition to Russia in its war against Ukraine"

NATO to take greater role coordinating military aid for Kyiv

NATO to take greater role coordinating military aid for Kyiv

NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions for arms supplied to Ukraine

NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions for arms supplied to Ukraine

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia

Russian hybrid attack intensify on members' territories

Russian hybrid attack intensify on members' territories

NATO chief, on unannounced Kyiv visit, says arms flows to Ukraine will increase

NATO chief, on unannounced Kyiv visit, says arms flows to Ukraine will increase

Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict

"Is the military bloc ready for an open conflict with Russia? You need to ask NATO," Grushko said

Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability

Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability

China held military staff dialogue with NATO

China held military staff dialogue with NATO

Swedish PM travels to US as NATO accession nears

Swedish PM travels to US as NATO accession nears

Hungary president signs Sweden's NATO membership ratification

Hungary president signs Sweden's NATO membership ratification

Albania, wary of Russia, reopens Soviet-era air base to NATO

Albania, wary of Russia, reopens Soviet-era air base to NATO

Hungary's parliament speaker signs off on Sweden's NATO accession

Hungary's president now has up to five days to promulgate the legislation

Kremlin warns of conflict with Nato if alliance troops fight in Ukraine

Kremlin warns of conflict with Nato if alliance troops fight in Ukraine

France's Macron does not rule out Europeans sending troops to Ukraine

France's Macron does not rule out Europeans sending troops to Ukraine

Bulgaria bans two Russian nationals from entering EU

Bulgaria bans two Russian nationals from entering EU

What is reminder of Moscow's nuclear capabilities?

What is reminder of Moscow's nuclear capabilities?

Swedish PM to visit Hungary before ratification of NATO bid

Swedish PM to visit Hungary before ratification of NATO bid

Hungary can soon ratify Sweden's NATO bid

Hungary can soon ratify Sweden's NATO bid

Italy foreign minister sees Ukraine joining EU and NATO once war ends

Italy foreign minister sees Ukraine joining EU and NATO once war ends

Finland should stay calm amid Trump NATO rhetoric

Finland should stay calm amid Trump NATO rhetoric

Canada to re-start Turkey arms exports

Canada to re-start Turkey arms exports

Turkish parliament to debate Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish parliament to debate Sweden's NATO bid

NATO's Steadfast Defender exercises mark return to Cold War schemes, Russia says

NATO was launching its largest exercise involving some 90,000 troops since the Cold War.

Finnish presidential frontrunner seeks 'more European' NATO

Finnish presidential frontrunner seeks 'more European' NATO

Turkey says it discussed Gaza, Sweden's NATO accession with Blinken

Turkey says it discussed Gaza, Sweden's NATO accession with Blinken

NATO air forces scrambled over 300 times in 2023 due to Russian military

NATO air forces scrambled over 300 times in 2023 due to Russian military

No deal with Turkey on Swedish NATO bid -Hungary's Orban

No deal with Turkey on Swedish NATO bid -Hungary's Orban

Turkey's Erdogan says EU will 'stall' Ukraine, Moldova accession

Turkey's Erdogan says EU will 'stall' Ukraine, Moldova accession

US is left alone on Gaza issue after veto at UN - Turkey's FM

US is left alone on Gaza issue after veto at UN - Turkey's FM

He helped get Finns into NATO, now he gets them dancing. Will DJ Pexi be president?

He helped get Finns into NATO, now he gets them dancing. Will DJ Pexi be president?

Canada, US linking drone-camera exports to Sweden NATO membership

Canada, US linking drone-camera exports to Sweden NATO membership

Italy tells China it is leaving Belt and Road Initiative

It signed pact in 2019 expecting big boost to exports, hoped-for economic gains did not materialise

Emotional Zelenskiy asks Europe for more help

Emotional Zelenskiy asks Europe for more help

UK tells G7 and NATO leaders: We will support Ukraine

UK tells G7 and NATO leaders: We will support Ukraine

Rising ammunition prices set back NATO efforts to boost security, official says

Notes “we are paying more and more for exactly the same”

Rising ammunition prices set back NATO efforts to boost security

Rising ammunition prices set back NATO efforts to boost security

Head of European Council says EU must be ready for new members by 2030

Head of European Council says EU must be ready for new members by 2030

Poland holds huge military parade as voters focus on defence

The parade will see 2,000 soldiers from Poland and other NATO countries

Lukashenko taunts Poland again over Wagner troops near border

Lukashenko taunts Poland again over Wagner troops near border

Putin promises African leaders free grain despite 'hypocritical' Western sanctions

Putin promises African leaders free grain despite 'hypocritical' Western sanctions

Nearly 30 ships stop around Ukraine's Izmail gateway after Russian Danube strikes

Nearly 30 ships stop around Ukraine's Izmail gateway after Russian Danube strikes

Europe sees another year of droughts and wildfires

Europe sees another year of droughts and wildfires

'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal

'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal

Putin tells Poland any aggression against Belarus is attack on Russia

Putin tells Poland any aggression against Belarus is attack on Russia

World Bank's IFC considers $1.5 bln in investments in Ukraine banking, farming and infrastructure

World Bank's IFC considers $1.5 bln in investments in Ukraine banking, farming and infrastructure

Pro-war Putin critic and nationalist Girkin detained in Moscow

Pro-war Putin critic and nationalist Girkin detained in Moscow

US to announce $1.3 bln in military aid for Ukraine

US to announce $1.3 bln in military aid for Ukraine

In rare UN appearance, North Korea defends missile launch

North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions for its missile and nuclear programs since 2006

Kremlin calls Western security assurances for Ukraine a dangerous mistake

Kremlin calls Western security assurances for Ukraine a dangerous mistake

Where is Russia's General Surovikin?

Where is Russia's General Surovikin?

NATO flexes muscle to protect Vilnius summit near Russia, Belarus

Border checks on Lithuania's European Union borders with Poland and Latvia were reintroduced for the

Biden due to meet King Charles, PM Sunak during brief UK visit

Following the meeting, Biden and Sunak will leave Britain for Lithuania for NATO leaders key summit

Poland moves troops to eastern border amid Wagner fears

Poland moves troops to eastern border amid Wagner fears

NATO allies to spend 'at least 2pc' of GDP on defence, diplomats say

Agreement on new spending target was one of the outstanding issues ahead of a two-day NATO summit

Biden to host Sweden's PM for its NATO bid

Sweden wants NATO's membership as Finland already gets it

Sweden will not get Türkiye's nod for NATO bid unless it stops sheltering 'terrorists' –Erdogan

Türkiye expects Sweden to stop harbouring members PKK and 2016 coup attempt

Putin will speak with leaders of China and India in his first summit since the Wagner insurrection

Putin will speak with leaders of China and India in his first summit since the Wagner insurrection

Poland to bolster security on border with Belarus

Poland to bolster security on border with Belarus

OIC moot demands urgent action to prevent desecration of Holy Quran

OIC moot demands urgent action to prevent desecration of Quran

In China, a muted reaction to the revolt in Russia

In China, a muted reaction to the revolt in Russia

Russia checking if Western agencies were involved in mutiny

Russia checking if Western agencies were involved in mutiny

Russian court jails academic Golubkin for 12 years for treason

Russian court jails academic Golubkin for 12 years for treason

Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

NATO-led peacekeepers guard medieval monastery in Kosovo

NATO-led peacekeepers guard medieval monastery in Kosovo

Wagner chief says he ordered his Russian mercenaries to halt march on Moscow

Wagner chief says he ordered his Russian mercenaries to halt march on Moscow

European Union countries agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

European Union countries agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

Ukraine dam destruction: villagers face water crisis, see 'only tears'

Ukraine dam destruction: villagers face water crisis, see 'only tears'

Putin says no need for martial law in Russia

Putin says no need for martial law in Russia

Belarus to get Russian tactical nuclear weapons 'in days'

Belarus to get Russian tactical nuclear weapons 'in days'

Ukraine says it retakes village in 'first results' of counterattack

Ukraine says it retakes village in 'first results' of counterattack

NATO condemns Russia's withdrawal from conventional armed forces treaty

NATO condemns Russia's withdrawal from conventional armed forces treaty

Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in July

Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in July

Sweden, Turkey, Finland set for more Swedish NATO membership talks

Sweden, Turkey, Finland set for more Swedish NATO membership talks

Turkiye's Erdogan urges unity as he begins new presidential term

Turkiye's Erdogan urges unity as he begins new presidential term

Tayyip Erdogan takes oath for third time as Turkiye's president

Tayyip Erdogan takes oath for third time as Turkiye's president

Dutch war crimes investigators examine Ukraine's battered infrastructure

Dutch war crimes investigators examine Ukraine's battered infrastructure

United States to open diplomatic station in Arctic Norway

United States to open diplomatic station in Arctic Norway

NATO squabbles over speedy accession of Ukraine

NATO squabbles over speedy accession of Ukraine

Danish government wants to spend $20.6 billion on defense over 10 years

Danish government wants to spend $20.6 billion on defense over 10 years

NATO soldiers on guard in Kosovo town, Serb protesters smash two cars

NATO soldiers on guard in Kosovo town, Serb protesters smash two cars

NATO struggles in the shadows to find new leader

Jens Stoltenberg is due to step down at the end of September after nine years in post

Blinken to visit Nordic countries

Blinken to visit Nordic countries

Russia's Wagner starts withdrawing units from Bakhmut

Russia's Wagner starts withdrawing units from Bakhmut

Russia summons Germany, Denmark, Sweden envoys over 'stalled' Nord Stream investigation

Russia summons Germany, Denmark, Sweden envoys over 'stalled' Nord Stream investigation

US says Russia's Wagner Group seeking to transit military equipment through Mali

US says Russia's Wagner Group seeking to transit military equipment through Mali

Ukraine aims to encircle Bakhmut as Russia says it captures city

Ukraine aims to encircle Bakhmut as Russia says it captures city

In symbolic Hiroshima, US allies size up an ascendant China and unpredictable Russia

In symbolic Hiroshima, US allies size up an ascendant China and unpredictable Russia

Ukraine says it's received $16.7 bln in foreign aid this year

Ukraine says it's received $16.7 bln in foreign aid this year

NATO says it scrambled jets Sunday to track Russian patrol aircraft over North Atlantic

NATO says it scrambled jets Sunday to track Russian patrol aircraft over North Atlantic

NATO allies send 1,500 combat vehicles, 230 tanks to Ukraine

NATO allies send 1,500 combat vehicles, 230 tanks to Ukraine

NATO chief visits Kyiv for first time since Russian invasion

Pictures of Stoltenberg apparently paying tribute to fallen soldiers in Kyiv were published by media

Investigators narrow suspect pool in leak probe

Investigators narrow suspect pool in leak probe

Russia identifies Ukrainian suspect in war blogger's killing

Russia identifies Ukrainian suspect in war blogger’s killing

Ukraine stands firm on Crimea, wants Russia out of all areas

Ukraine stands firm on Crimea, wants Russia out of all areas

In Ukrainian village, a family lives under cloud of shelling

In Ukrainian village, a family lives under cloud of shelling

Xi willing to call Ukraine's Zelenskiy, EU chief says

Xi willing to call Ukraine's Zelenskiy, EU chief says

Russia to increase troops in its northwest as Finland joins NATO

Russia to increase troops in its northwest as Finland joins NATO

NATO interested in engaging with India, says top official

The NATO alliance is open to more engagement should India seek that.

US sanctions on selling N.Korean arms to Russia

US sanctions on selling N.Korean arms to Russia

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, NATO says

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, NATO says

Hungary PM says more talks needed on Finland, Sweden NATO bids

Hungary PM says more talks needed on Finland, Sweden NATO bids

Finland could join NATO ahead of Sweden: Defense minister

Finland could join NATO ahead of Sweden: Defense minister

Finland's NATO membership is now in "Turkey's hands", Finnish president says

Finland's NATO membership is now in "Turkey's hands", Finnish president says

NATO allies weigh more arms for Ukraine as Russian artillery batters Bakhmut

NATO allies weigh more arms for Ukraine as Russian artillery batters Bakhmut

Finnish president wants Finland, Sweden in NATO by summer

Finnish president wants Finland, Sweden in NATO by summer

NATO chief stresses importance of Indo-Pacific partners amid security tensions

China has criticised NATO’s efforts to expand its alliances in Asia.

NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan: Stoltenberg

Russia calls the invasion, launched on Feb. 24, a "special operation".

NATO chief urges S Korea to step up military support for Ukraine

Stoltenberg is in Seoul, the first stop on a trip that will include Japan

Finland says timeout needed in talks with Turkiye over NATO bid

Sweden and Finland applied last year to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

US says it's time for Finland, Sweden to join NATO

US says it's time for Finland, Sweden to join NATO

Turkey says Nordic NATO expansion unlikely before June

Nordic states applied to join the NATO in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

NATO countries to discuss defence spending target: Stoltenberg

The NATO chief said he aimed to reach an agreement no later than NATO's next regular summit

Shots fired near NATO patrol in Kosovo's volatile north

The local Serbs do not recognise the state of Kosovo.

NATO chief fears Ukraine war could become a wider conflict

NATO chief fears Ukraine war could become a wider conflict

NATO's Articles 4 and 5: How the Ukraine conflict could trigger its defense obligations

Article 5 is the cornerstone of the founding treaty of NATO.

Russia's latest actions 'most serious escalation' since war began: NATO chief

Russia's latest actions 'most serious escalation' since war began, says NATO chief

Biden touts Switzerland -- woops, Sweden -- in NATO expansion

Biden, 79, has long been known for his verbal gaffes.

Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine as West pledges enduring support

The mayor of Mykolaiv city said a Russian missile strike killed at least three people.

Erdogan says he wants results, not words from Sweden and Finland

Erdogan says he wants results, not words from Sweden and Finland

The war in Ukraine could last 'for years': NATO chief

The easternmost Donbas region of Ukraine is currently partly under the control of Russian forces.

Finnish president confirms country will apply to join NATO

Finnish president confirms country will apply to join NATO

Turkey's leader opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO

Turkey’s leader opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO

NATO chief Cloutier not captured in Ukraine

NATO chief Cloutier not captured in Ukraine

NATO eyes in the sky, keeping Europe out of Russia's war

NATO eyes in the sky, keeping Europe out of Russia's war

Four US troops killed in military plane crash in Norway

The four were taking part in the Cold Response military exercises.

US assures nervous Baltics of NATO protection against Russia

US assures nervous Baltics of NATO protection against Russia

Neutral Finland, Sweden warm to idea of NATO membership

Neutral Finland, Sweden warm to idea of NATO membership

Fighting in Kyiv as Ukraine says 198 civilians killed

Fighting in Kyiv as Ukraine says 198 civilians killed

NATO puts warplanes on alert, to increase troop presence on eastern flank

NATO puts warplanes on alert, to increase troop presence on eastern flank

NATO chief condemns Russia's 'reckless and unprovoked attack' on Ukraine

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg Thursday denounced Russia's "reckless and unprovoked attack" on Ukraine

Lawmakers give Putin permission to use force outside Russia

Lawmakers give Putin permission to use force outside Russia

Ukraine shows unity as West sees no sign of Russian pullback

Ukraine shows unity as West sees no sign of Russian pullback

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as NATO eyes Russia move

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as NATO eyes Russia move

NATO back in its comfort zone after the chaos of Afghanistan

NATO back in its comfort zone after the chaos of Afghanistan

NATO sends ships, jets east as Ireland rejects Russia drills

NATO sends ships, jets east as Ireland rejects Russia drills

Can the US and Russia find a diplomatic 'off-ramp' on Ukraine?

Blinken will meet Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday in Geneva

Russia sets out security demands at NATO meeting

Moscow dismisses such claims, though it is massing troops near the Ukrainian border.

NATO foreign ministers to hold emergency talks on Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers to hold emergency talks on Ukraine

Russia demands US, NATO containment in draft security accords

Russia demands US, NATO containment in draft security accords

Putin wants 'immediate' talks with NATO on Russia's security

The US and its allies have for weeks accused Russia of planning an invasion of its neighbour

NATO, Ukraine autonomy pose diplomatic challenges for Biden

Biden also will have to finesse Ukraine’s desire to join NATO.

Pakistan following policy of peace in South Asia, Qureshi tells NATO chief

FM Qureshi said Pakistan was following the policy of peace with all of its neighbors.

Moscow says Russian airliner diverted to avoid NATO spy plane

Moscow says Russian airliner diverted to avoid NATO spy plane

NATO eyes Russia's Ukraine buildup amid invasion fears

NATO eyes Russia's Ukraine buildup amid invasion fears

Polish PM calls for concrete steps from NATO amid Belarus border crisis

Polish PM calls for concrete steps from NATO amid Belarus border crisis

NATO's Afghan mission hit by 'mission creep,' official says

NATO took over the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in 2003

Russia warns NATO any move on Ukraine will have consequences

Russia warns NATO any move on Ukraine will have consequences

NATO Senior Representative lauds Pakistan's role in Afghan situation

The COAS said there was a need for global convergence on Afghanistan to avoid humanitarian crisis

Fawad Ch confirms presence of US troops in Pakistan

Fawad Chaudhry said that Pakistan wanted peace in neighboring Afghanistan

Most NATO countries end Afghanistan mission as airlifts wane

The US and its allies have said they will continue providing humanitarian aid through the UN

Taliban shouldn't allow Afghanistan to become hub of global terrorists: NATO chief

Jens Stoltenberg said the Afghan political leadership failed to stand up to the Taliban

Political solution in Afghanistan 'more urgent than ever': NATO

Political solution in Afghanistan 'more urgent than ever': NATO

NATO says to support Afghan govt 'as much as possible'

The Taliban has overrun a string of regional capitals in a lightning offensive since NATO troops

Turkey says it will not send more troops to Afghanistan for airport security

Turkey has offered to guard and run Hamid Karzai airport after NATO's withdrawal

NATO approaches Qatar to seek training base for Afghan forces after withdrawal

After two decades of war, forces from 36 countries are set to pull out of Afghanistan

NATO designates China as a 'systemic' challenge

Biden urged his fellow NATO leaders to stand up to China's authoritarianism

NATO chief says 'no new Cold War' with China

NATO chief says 'no new Cold War' with China

NATO leaders bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit

For now, NATO plans to leave civilian advisers to help build up government institutions.

Erdogan says he and Biden must leave troubles behind at NATO meeting

Erdogan had to wait three months after Biden's inauguration for their first contact

Battleship diplomacy: Britain's new aircraft carrier joins NATO, has message for China

Britain was the main battlefield ally of the US in Iraq and Afghanistan and, alongside France

NATO says Afghanistan withdrawal has begun

The NATO official said safety of the alliance's troops "will be a top priority every step of the way

US coordinates Afghanistan pullout with NATO withdrawal

The coalition operation in Afghanistan has special resonance with NATO

Russia says troop buildup near Ukraine is a response to NATO

The troops have shown their full readiness to fulfill tasks to ensure the country’s security

US won't force NATO allies into 'us or them' choice on China

European allies France and Germany are looking for a strategic balance in relations with Beijing

Blinken meets NATO allies, but no decision on Afghan withdrawal

NATO allies have said they are willing to stay in Afghanistan longer if the US remains too

No decision on any NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan, Stoltenberg says

NATO countries reluctant to heed a May 1 deadline and risk undermining progress towards democracy

NATO faces conundrum as it mulls Afghan pullout

According to NATO’s website, there are about 9,600 troops currently in Afghanistan

NATO will not leave Afghanistan before 'time is right'

The deployment's future hinges on whether Biden agrees to stick to a May deadline

Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline: NATO sources

NATO and Washington will have a challenge getting the Taliban to agree to an extension beyond May.

Pompeo rejects claims of US quitting global role

"The West is winning and we're winning together," Pompeo told the Munich Security Conference.

NATO tells Iran to avoid 'further provocations'

NATO tells Iran to avoid 'further provocations'

'Very, very nasty': Trump clashes with Macron before NATO summit

'Very, very nasty': Trump clashes with Macron before NATO summit

Turkey threatens to block NATO plan on summit eve

Turkey threatens to block NATO plan on summit eve

Trump will 'stay out' of UK election during NATO visit

Trump will 'stay out' of UK election during NATO visit

NATO summit toasts 70 years. But is it waving or drowning?

Senior Chinese diplomat set for first visit to South Korea in five years amid missile defense row

Gen Bajwa holds meeting with NATO DGIMS Lt Gen Hans-Werner Wiermann: ISPR

Lt Gen Wiermann has praised the role of the Pakistan Armed Forces in achieving peace and stability.