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NATO Chief Stoltenberg to visit Turkey over Sweden's membership
NATO officers expect Turkey to lift its apprehensions about Stockholm's admission to NATO since elections are now over
Who will launch next ground offensive in the war in Ukraine and when?
While Russia can choose its moment for its offensive/counteroffensive, NATO will like to see President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering ‘Bang for the Buck’, having met his 98 per cent requirements of military hardware
NATO allies agree Ukraine will be a member of military alliance: Stoltenberg
Speaking ahead of a meeting of the Ukraine defence contact group at Ramstein air base in Germany, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that, once the war in Ukraine ends, Kyiv must have "the deterrence to prevent new attacks".
'Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO,' says alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg
Kremlin on Thursday said that preventing Ukraine from joining NATO is still a key goal of the invasion, arguing that Kyiv’s membership in the alliance would pose an existential threat to Russia
It’s time for NATO to invite Ukraine into US-led alliance, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Stoltenberg paid a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday, his first since the Russian invasion, during which he reaffirmed that the alliance’s priority was to ensure Ukraine “prevails” in the war against Russia and that a membership plan for Kyiv will be discussed at a summit in July
‘Profound implications… ’: NATO chief issues open warning to China for allying with Russia
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said China and Russia are stepping up their joint military activities in the Indo-Pacific region
Ukraine president Zelenskyy invited to NATO summit in July: Stoltenberg
The announcement came on the day Russia's neighbour Finland became NATO's 31st member. Helsinki's strategic shift -- which ended decades of military non-alignment -- has doubled the length of the US-led alliance's land border with Russia
EU's Ursula von der Leyen in the running to be new NATO head: Report
A number of NATO member states have suggested von der Leyen would take over the alliance this October, according to a report.
China must listen to Ukraine on peace plan: NATO chief
Putin told Xi he was open to discussing a 12-point position paper put forward by Beijing on the conflict, which includes a call for dialogue and respect for all countries' territorial sovereignty
In show of unity, NATO and EU heads visit North Sea gas platform
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talked about the protection of infrastructure and gas supplies to Europe with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Equinor CEO Anders Opedal.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warns Bakhmut may fall in coming days
His remarks came as Russia's Wagner mercenary group, which has spearheaded the attack on Bakhmut, claimed to have captured the eastern bank of the industrial town, devastated in the longest battle since Moscow invaded Ukraine a year ago
‘Top priority,’ says NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on membership for Finland and Sweden
NATO requires unanimous approval from its 30 existing members to admit new ones. Turkey and Hungary are the only alliance members that haven't formally endorsed Sweden and Finland’s accession
Ukraine will join NATO but in 'long-term': Stoltenberg
After Russia's invasion, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the US-led military alliance to grant his country a fast-track membership
China may supply weapons to help Russia win against Ukraine: NATO chief
Stoltenberg echoed US concerns that Ukraine's Western allies are falling behind in supplying enough shells for Kyiv’s artillery to fend off a renewed Russian offensive
'We knew': NATO chief looks back at Russian invasion of Ukraine
Now, a year into a war that has cost tens of thousands of lives and upended Europe's security, Stoltenberg warned that NATO must be ready for a new era of standoff with Russia that could last a long time
Russia Ukraine war: NATO debates on ramping up defence spending targets
Most NATO members appear to agree that Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression means that two percent should become a 'floor, not a ceiling' for national spending
Ukraine using more munitions than NATO producing: Stoltenberg
Stoltenberg admitted that NATO was facing a "problem" as current waiting times for large-calibre ammunition have grown from 12 to 28 months
NATO chief Stoltenberg plans to leave office in October
The 63-year-old former Norwegian prime minister took office at NATO's Brussels headquarters on 1 October 2014, and has overseen the Western alliance through several international crises
NATO to extend Stoltenberg's term as chief for second time
Jens Stoltenberg's term as NATO Secretary General, the office he assumed in 2014, was to end last year when he was given his first extension. Alliance members want to give him the opportunity to chair the organisation's 75th-anniversary summit in Washington in April 2024
NATO chief wants more 'friends' as Russia, China move closer
China's growing assertiveness and collaboration with Russia poses a threat not only to Asia but also to Europe, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday as he sought stronger cooperation and more “friends” for NATO in the Indo-Pacific region