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Articles with tag "NATO"

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.
'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.
War Games

Russian Navy Starts Baltic Sea Drills Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia's Baltic fleet will "perform training tasks for the defense of sea lanes and fleet bases."
Last holdout

Rescue Mission Under Way at Azovstal as Hundreds Evacuated

The Ukrainian army said the soldiers in Mariupol had stopped Russian forces from rapidly capturing the southern city of Zaporizhzhia.
word of caution

Sweden, Finland Joining NATO Doesn’t Threaten Russia But May ‘Trigger’ Response – Putin

“What kind [of response] it will be, we will decide depending on threats that are created against us,” Putin warned. 
bristling neighbors

Sweden, Finland NATO Bids Are ‘Grave Mistake’ – Russia

"They should have no illusions that we will just put up with this."
'lost momentum'

NATO Assures Ukraine of Open-Ended Military Support Against Russia

Western intelligence predicted Russia's campaign in eastern Ukraine would stall amid heavy losses and fierce resistance.
Heavy fighting

Fierce Fighting in Ukraine's East but Eurovision Win Lifts Spirits

Ukraine was fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught after a Eurovision victory gave the country a much-needed boost of morale.
nordic alliance

Finland's End of Military Neutrality a 'Mistake,' Putin Tells Finnish President

Helsinki is expected to announce its NATO membership bid on Sunday.
unwelcome expansion

Finland's NATO Membership ‘Definitely’ Threatens Russia – Kremlin

Moscow is ready to take further steps to “balance the situation” if Finland joins the Western bloc, the Kremlin said.
NEW VIOLATION

Russia Violates Finnish Airspace as Helsinki Mulls NATO

The incident marks the second Russian violation of Finnish airspace this year.
security architecture

Russia Warns of ‘Consequences’ if Finland, Sweden Join NATO

Finland says it will decide whether to apply to join NATO within weeks, and Sweden is also discussing joining the alliance.
Fueling conflict

NATO Condemns Putin's Recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg accused Moscow of fueling conflict in eastern Ukraine.
moving out

NATO Moves Ukraine Staff From Kyiv to Lviv and Brussels

Several Western countries have already moved diplomats from Kyiv to Lviv, located near the border with Poland, in anticipation of Russian military action...
‘MILITARY-TECHNICAL MEASURES’

Russia Will Be ‘Forced to Respond’ if U.S. Does Not Engage on Security Demands

The Kremlin called for legal guarantees that Ukraine will never join NATO.
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