Page 17 - Latest Updates on NATO
Biden, Scholz highlight NATO reinforcements if Russia invades Ukraine
The White House said in a statement that Biden and Scholz discussed their respective recent conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
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US, NATO say Russia is building up troops near Ukraine, not withdrawing
The United States and NATO said Russia was still building up troops around Ukraine on Wednesday despite Moscow's insistence it was pulling back
 "US, NATO say Russia is building up troops near Ukraine, not withdrawing")
Ukraine: Govt sets up control room for Indians; looks at increasing flights
It said the Ukrainian International Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Qatar Airways are operating flights at present from Ukraine
 "Ukraine: Govt sets up control room for Indians; looks at increasing flights")
Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up: NATO Secretary-General
'What we see is that they have increased the number of troops and more troops are on their way. So, so far, no de-escalation,' says NATO Secretary-General
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NATO sees no sign of Russian troops pullback from Ukraine borders
Russia said on Wednesday, it was returning more troops and weapons to bases, but NATO declared it saw no sign of a drawdown, as fears that Moscow could invade Ukraine soon persisted.
 "NATO sees no sign of Russian troops pullback from Ukraine borders")
Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked
Russia says video shows tanks leaving Crimea; Britain and US say pullout has yet to be confirmed
 "Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked")
No sign of any de-escalation from Russia so far, says NATO chief
NATO said that it has not seen any sign of de-escalation on the ground from the Russian side with regard to Ukraine
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Vladimir Putin: Russia ready to discuss confidence-building measures
Putin said that Russia is ready to engage in talks on limits on the deployment of intermediate range missiles in Europe
Russia returns some troops to base in areas near Ukraine: Report
Russia's Interfax news agency said that while large-scale drills across the country continued, some units of the Southern and Western military districts have started returning to base
Predictions of Russia invading Ukraine cause turmoil
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US intelligence has been closely monitoring troop, equipment and other moves in the region, while trying to factor in international events, like the Beijing Olympics
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Ukraine is willing to be 'flexible', could drop NATO bid to avoid war
Ukraine is not a NATO member but has a promise dating from 2008 that it will eventually be given the opportunity to join, a step that would bring the US-led alliance to Russia's border
 "Ukraine is willing to be 'flexible', could drop NATO bid to avoid war")
Hungary will not accept extra NATO troops on country's soil: Ministry
The government of Hungary will not accept further NATO troops on the country's soil as part of maneuvers related to the Ukraine crisis, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade here said.
 "Hungary will not accept extra NATO troops on country's soil: Ministry")
Situation around Ukraine does not change Sweden's stance on joining NATO
The situation around Ukraine did not affect Sweden's position regarding joining NATO, and Stockholm is not seeking to become a member, the Swedish state secretary to PM, Karin Wallensteen, said.
 "Situation around Ukraine does not change Sweden's stance on joining NATO")
NATO, member states believe 'they have a right to lecture us': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin, following Russian-French talks, criticized NATO and its member state for giving a 'lecture' on Russia's armed force deployment in Ukraine
NATO continues to pump Ukraine with weapons, says President Putin
Kiev ignores all possibilities for a peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbas, Putin said
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Moscow can attack Ukraine within a few weeks, says America
Russia has assembled 70% of military it needs to invade Ukraine: Washington
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Taliban deny Pakistan's access to used NATO equipment in Afghanistan
The Taliban also denied the presence of any group, including the TTP on Afghan soil saying that the Afghan territory will not be used against any country.
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Russian forces at 70% of level needed for invading Ukraine: US officials
The growing number and capability of Russian forces close to Ukraine could suggest the window for diplomacy is shutting
Putin, Xi put on a united front amid rising Ukraine tensions
Unveil 30-year gas deal via new pipeline; tell NATO to stop expansion
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Ukraine crisis may prove wild card for inflation-obsessed world markets
Top-rated government bonds and gold, assets that typically rally when political upheaval or war threaten, fail to gain in flare up.
