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Articles with tag "NATO"

drone explosion

NATO Chief Says No Sign Debris in Romania Indicates Deliberate Attack by Moscow

"We are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg told EU lawmakers.
opinion Boris Bondarev

Washington’s Hesitant Ukraine Strategy Hands Victory to Putin

Putin believes time is on his side. Only decisive action from the U.S. and its allies can banish Russia from Ukraine and stop future wars.
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frontier troubles

Russia Vows Response to ‘Threats’ on Western Border

"Threats to the military security of the Russian Federation have multiplied in the western and northwestern strategic areas," Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu...
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unwelcome alliance

Ukraine NATO Membership Would Worsen Global Tensions – Putin

Putin spoke to journalists a day after a summit in Lithuania in which NATO pledged its backing for Kyiv but failed to offer it a timeline for membership...
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In depth

NATO Summit Gives Moscow Little to Celebrate Despite Falling Short of Kyiv’s Demands

The alliance’s reiterated commitment to Ukraine defied Moscow's expectation that Western support for Kyiv would fade as the invasion dragged on.
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vilnius summit

West Offers Frustrated Ukraine Security Commitments Outside NATO

The G7 is expected to issue a declaration on how it will help Kyiv defeat Russia after NATO dashed President Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes of a clear timeline...
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push for membership

'Ukraine Will Make NATO Stronger,' Zelensky Says in Vilnius

Zelensky is set to push NATO members for a clear timetable on bringing his country into the alliance at its summit in Lithuania.
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Military defense

Zelensky Presses NATO on Membership, Long-Range Weapons

Ukraine's Western supporters fear long-range rockets could be used to hit targets within Russia.
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'effective and safe'

Finland Unveils First Section of Russian Border Fence

Finland's border guard on Friday unveiled the first section of a 200-kilometer border fence with Russia being built after Moscow invaded Ukraine...
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'increased threat level'

Russia Says Ramping Up Border Defense as Finland Enters NATO

Finland, which shares a 1,300-kilometer border with Russia, became the 31st member of the U.S.-led military alliance last week.
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historic step

Russia Warns of ‘Countermeasures’ to Finland’s NATO Membership

Finland became the 31st member of the U.S.-led military alliance after a strategic shift triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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opinion Artyom Shraibman

Hosting Russian Nuclear Weapons Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences for Belarus

If Belarus acquires a permanent Russian nuclear base, its status will feature in any peace negotiations.
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Diplomatic row

Sweden Summons Russian Envoy After NATO Bid Warning

Tatarintsev said that Sweden would be "taking a step towards the abyss" by joining the Western alliance.
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dropped non-alignment

Russia Says It Is Not a Threat to Finland

Turkey is expected to approve Helsinki's NATO bid, which it put forward after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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'routine operation'

U.K., Germany Make First Joint Interception of Russian Aircraft Near NATO Airspace – Reports

The British and German air forces carried out their first joint interception of a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace.
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Double down

Allies Urged to Ramp Up Ukraine Support at Munich Meet

Ukraine's Western backers on Saturday urged allies to give Ukraine what it needs to beat Russia, with NATO's chief warning of the risks of victory for...
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Resisting Russia

U.S. Pushes Allies to Assemble Air Defenses for Ukraine

The United States is pressing allies to hastily build Ukraine a patchwork air defense network using NATO-compatible equipment – some ultra-modern...
Naval doctrine

Russia Says U.S., NATO 'Main Threats' to National Security

Putin’s naval doctrine said Moscow will seek to strengthen its leading position in exploring the Arctic and its mineral resources.
unwelcome development

NATO Summit Proof Alliance Seeks To Contain Russia – Moscow

Russia has repeatedly expressed that it views NATO's expansion as a threat to its existence.
loss of firepower

Russia Says Destroyed NATO Arms Depot in Western Ukraine

The strike comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to speed up arms deliveries to his country.
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