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War in Ukraine
On the eve of the NATO summit in Washington DC, a group of “Foreign Policy Experts” has issued an astonishing public statement calling for Ukraine to be kept out of the Alliance.
Jul. 7
NATO
Here are some facts and figures about the organisation forged in the Cold War and re-energised by Russia's war on Ukraine.
Jul. 7
NATO
NATO Secretary General says the most urgent issue facing next week’s Summit will be to confirm support to Ukraine for the long haul to ensure Kyiv prevails.
Jul. 6
NATO
Internal haggling over name for NATO’s role in coordinating the delivery of military assistance to Kyiv and training its armed forces and what it reveals.
Jul. 6
Ukraine
Ahead of next week’s NATO summit, outgoing Alliance Secretary General Stoltenberg countered Putin’s wish to weaken the West’s resolve by promoting Ukraine’s membership and providing Kyiv with weapons.
Jul. 6
NATO
The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House raises the specter of the United States gradually receding from the European security scenario. Russia’s neighbors are worried.
Jul. 4
Ukraine
The summit's final declaration is anticipated to affirm Ukraine's prospective NATO membership, though specific wording is still being finalised.
Jul. 4
War in Ukraine
More Patriot missiles on the way as part of US $2.2B package; Uncertainty in US elections weakens NATO pledge to Kyiv; UN says elections won’t affect its support for Ukraine.
Jul. 4
War in Ukraine
These measures have been in development for several months but gained urgency after President Joe Biden‘s underwhelming performance in a televised debate with Trump.
Jul. 2
War in Ukraine
Moscow jails Ukrainian journalist in absentia; US State Department vows Western support for Kyiv despite conservative wave across NATO; British charity founder dies on battlefield
Jul. 2
Europe
NATO suspects Russia may have mined undersea infrastructure in the North Sea using oceanographic research vessels and fishing boats after explosives were found on a British cable.
Jul. 1
NATO
From the failings of NATO to the West’s hypocrisy, naivety and actions that shore up Russia, the West’s ingrained stance of self-deterrence magnifies the egregiousness of its folly.
Jul. 1
NATO
Belarus has accused Ukraine of ramping up its forces on the border and stepping up UAV reconnaissance as a prelude to military action which Kyiv dismissed as “attempts at provocation.”
Jun. 30
War in Ukraine
Poland increasingly sees war with Moscow as being inevitable and it doesn’t intend for its armed forces or its citizens to be found wanting as it prepares to defend itself.
Jun. 27
War in Ukraine
NATO’s advantage against a potential Russian attempt to undermine Europe is only on paper. Ukraine provides an opportunity to learn what is necessary for it to survive.
Jun. 27
Europe
A record number of NATO nations are hitting the Western alliance’s defense spending target: Now, a proper understanding of the strategic environment is key to assessing the significance of this.
Jun. 26
Lawmakers are scheduled to debate national air defense law on Wednesday. Some say that if a Russian attack drone violates Romanian air space, the Air Force should be allowed to open fire.
Sep. 11