Nato Alliance

President Biden says Ukraine should not count on US to make its NATO membership 'easy'

Biden's latest comments come just days after the 80-year-old Democrat said the US is "open" to removing the major hurdles blocking Ukraine's membership into the military alliance after the war

NATO Chief Stoltenberg likely to hold top position for another year

Stoltenberg has held the seat of secretary-general of NATO since 2014. His term has already been prolonged by a year to October in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

From the Cold War to the Ukraine conflict: A look back at the 74 years of NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was formed at the start of the Cold War to protect Western Europe against the threat of Soviet aggression but its remit and reach has expanded over time. Here is a brief history of the alliance

Turkey approves Finland’s NATO application: The long and winding process to becoming a member, explained

The Turkish parliament has voted in favour of Finland’s membership to NATO, taking the country one step closer to becoming part of the military alliance. It’s not easy to gain access to this 30-member group and involves a seven-step procedure

Explained: Why Sweden and Finland are reconsidering their years-long neutral stance towards NATO

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to the militarily non-aligned countries of Sweden and Finland to rethink their membership in NATO. Recent polls in both countries have shown that more people see a benefit in joining the alliance

Pentagon says Poland's offer to give US its MiG-29s for Ukraine 'not tenable'

The proposed gift of more warplanes would be a morale booster for Ukrainians under pounding Russian assault for nearly two weeks. But it also raises the risk of the war expanding beyond Ukraine.

EU says doors open for membership talks with Turkey if Ankara gives clear signals

The European Union is keeping the door ajar for Turkey to become a member, but says Ankara must provide clearer signals on whether it intends to meet the entrance criteria in such areas as human rights and rule of law.