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Tense Talks

Russian Parliament Demands Apology From Norway as Tensions Escalate

The chairman of the Federation Council's foreign affairs committee demanded an apology for the 2018 detention of Mikhail Bochkarev.

back off

Putin Criticizes NATO Expansion as Alliance Holds London Summit

Putin said NATO's expansion is pointless given the absence of a threat from Moscow.

New enemy

Macron Says NATO Should Focus on Terrorism Instead of Russia

"Is our enemy today, as I hear sometimes, Russia? I don't think so," Macron said.

deterring threats

Russia ‘Outguns’ Britain and NATO in Eastern Europe – Report

Britain needs to upgrade its artillery in eastern Europe as an “urgent and critical priority,” the think tank reportedly said.

'Hybrid warfare'

Russia, China Behind ‘Most Aggressive’ Spying in Czech Republic – Report

Russia's goal is to manipulate decision-making processes and force the counterparty to weaken itself, the EU and NATO member said.

neighbors' quarrel

Belarus Slams Russia Over Warplanes, Joint Border

A spat over payment for fighter jets is the latest crack in the relationship between the two allies.

Red Scare

Russia Could Trigger World War III, U.K. Defense Chief Says

Threats from Russia are escalating, the U.K.’s Chief of the Defense Staff Nick Carter said.

Shifting alliances

Russia Lauds Macron’s ‘Golden Words’ About ‘Brain Dead’ NATO

Macron's comments were viewed as an "overreaction" by France's NATO allies.

Cold Winters

On Norway's Snowy Border with Russia, Unease Over Military Buildup

The rising tension is unsettling Norwegians in the town of Kirkenes, which for three decades has been trying to foster cooperation with Russia.

INF demise

NATO Rejects Putin’s Missile Moratorium Offer

NATO has “heard this proposal before,” its spokeswoman said.

INF demise

Putin Urges NATO to Halt Missile Deployments in Europe – Kommersant

NATO reportedly considers the proposal “nonsense,” Kommersant quoted an unnamed source in one of its foreign ministries as saying.

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.

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