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Flight Control

Russian Fighter Jets Push NATO War Plane Away

The plane was flying from Kaliningrad to Moscow and was carrying a TASS reporter on board.

military exercises

Norway Worried by Russian Sea, Air Maneuvers

Norway and Russia have both increased their military presence along NATO's northern flank following the Russian annexation of Crimea.

military power

Russia Delivers More Air Defense Equipment to Turkey

Washington has tried for months to prevent the deal, arguing that the Russian S-400 missile system is incompatible with NATO systems.

Nuclear Forces Treaty

NATO Says There Is No Breakthrough With Russia on INF Treaty Dispute

Moscow says it is fully compliant with the INF treaty negotiated by U.S. President Reagan and Soviet leader Gorbachev.

submarine standoff

Russian Kilo-Class Sub May Surface Through NATO Anti-Submarine Exercise

The Kilo-class Vladikavkaz is en route to St. Petersburg from the Kola Peninsula.

Strong answer

Russia Will Respond to Any NATO Steps Over Missiles, Minister Says

The U.S. says Russia's missile system would break the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

defense system

NATO Calls on Russia to Destroy New Missile, Warns of Response

"We call on Russia to take the responsible path, but we have seen no indication that Russia intends to do so."

opinion

Russia and NATO Both Think Time Is on Their Side

Both sides show little readiness for compromise or pragmatism.

Icy relations

Russia Has Ceased ‘All’ Cooperation With NATO, Foreign Ministry Official Says

The current standoff mirrors the Cold War “status quo,” Russia's deputy foreign minister said.

opinion

Vladimir Frolov

Our Man in NATO: Why Putin Lucked Out With Recep Erdogan

Russia is on the verge of a resounding victory over NATO and the United States.

Western alliance

NATO Chief Warns Of Russia Threat, Urges Unity in U.S. Address

"We cannot ensure the defense of the West if our allies grow dependent on Russia," U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said afterward.

Western watchdog

NATO to Deter Russia in Black Sea With Heightened Surveillance, U.S. Says

Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian ships and 24 sailors in November has heightened tensions with the Western military alliance.

Borderline exercises

Norway Says it Proved Russian GPS Interference During NATO Exercises

Finland and Norway said in November that Russia may have intentionally disrupted GPS signals before and during Western military exercises.

NATO

Macedonia Joining NATO Is a Self-Inflicted Defeat for Russia

The Macedonian government sees Russia as an enemy, while the Macedonian opposition has no intention of orienting itself on Moscow.

Defense

Russia Pledges Response to Norwegian Military Activity

"The Russian Federation will take all possible measures to ensure its own security."

NATO

NATO, Russia Meeting Fails to Resolve Dispute Over Russian Missile

A meeting between NATO and Russian envoys on Friday did not resolve a dispute over a new Russian missile that Western allies say is a threat to Europe...

NATO

NATO to Send Kiev Signals Equipment After Latest Ukraine-Russia Spat

NATO will supply Ukraine with secure communication equipment this month, says its head Jens Stoltenberg.

NATO

Ukrainian Leader Says Putin Wants to Annex His Country, Calls for NATO Help

NATO has stopped short of offering to deploy new forces in the area to deter Russia.

Finland

Finland Accuses Russia of Disrupting GPS Signal During NATO War Games

Finland is not a NATO member but it took part as an ally in NATO's largest exercise in decades which ended on Wednesday.

NATO

NATO and Russia Hold Rare Talks on Military Drills, INF Missile Treaty

A NATO statement said the sides had an "open exchange" of views on Ukraine, Russia's Vostok military exercises and NATO's ongoing Trident Juncture drills...

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