Page 18 - Latest Updates on NATO
Ukraine crisis: US will send 2,000 troops; Germany allots 1,000 soldiers
President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and shifting roughly 1,000 Germany-based soldiers to Romania
 "Ukraine crisis: US will send 2,000 troops; Germany allots 1,000 soldiers")
Biden names Qatar major non-NATO ally as energy crisis looms
Biden announced the designation during a meeting with the ruling leader of Qatar at the White House on Tuesday
US Senators near agreement on bill to sanction Russia for Ukraine actions
Russia has been building up its forces on Ukraine's borders for months and has demanded NATO pull troops and weapons from eastern Europe.
 "US Senators near agreement on bill to sanction Russia for Ukraine actions")
Ukraine's NATO membership would hurt bloc's ties with Russia: Lavrov
Ukraine's admission to NATO would seriously undermine relations between Russia and the alliance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
 "Ukraine's NATO membership would hurt bloc's ties with Russia: Lavrov")
The standoff in Ukraine: Roots in history
Russian psyche, moulded bloodily through the centuries, regards European expansionism as an existential threat
 "The standoff in Ukraine: Roots in history")
No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: Nato
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also said that there is a difference between being a Nato member and being a strong and highly valued partner as Ukraine
 "No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: Nato")
UK considers more troops for NATO amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
UK PM Minister Boris Johnson tried to focus attention on the crisis with Russian troop build-up on the Ukrainian border.
 "UK considers more troops for NATO amid Russia-Ukraine crisis")
India's Ukraine 'challenge'
The big picture must figure in strategic calculations
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Oil prices can hit $125 a barrel if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: Analysts
Though analysts believe diplomatic efforts will continue leading to a stabilisation and an eventual easing of these tensions, it may take several months for this to happen
 "Oil prices can hit $125 a barrel if Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens: Analysts")
No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine, says Antony Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine and NATO in a written response delivered to Moscow.
 "No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine, says Antony Blinken")
No intention of putting the US or NATO troops in Ukraine: Biden
Earlier in the day, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called a Russian invasion of Ukraine "imminent"
Germany's refusal to provide arms to Ukraine rooted in history, energy
Germany's refusal to join other NATO members in providing weapons to Ukraine has annoyed some allies and raised questions about Berlin's resolve in standing up to Russia.
 "Germany's refusal to provide arms to Ukraine rooted in history, energy")
NATO sends reinforcements, US puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise
Tensions are high after Russia massed an estimated 100,000 troops in reach of its neighbour's border, surrounding Ukraine with forces from the north, east and south
 "NATO sends reinforcements, US puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise")
Nato puts extra forces on standby, sends fighter jets to eastern Europe
NATO said Monday that it's putting extra forces on standby and sending more ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia continues its troop build-up near Ukraine.
 "Nato puts extra forces on standby, sends fighter jets to eastern Europe")
'Russian troops to stay near Ukrainian border amid NATO pressure'
Russia will station troops on its own territory near the Ukrainian border due to tensions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
 "'Russian troops to stay near Ukrainian border amid NATO pressure'")
Talks between NATO and Russia Council concludes without clear result
Talks between representatives of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and Russia concluded without a clear outcome
 "Talks between NATO and Russia Council concludes without clear result")
NATO, Russia to hold more high-level talks despite tensions
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said both parties had expressed the need to dialogue
 "NATO, Russia to hold more high-level talks despite tensions")
Nato, Russian officials in high-level talks as Ukraine tensions simmer
Senior NATO and Russian officials are meeting Wednesday to try to bridge seemingly irreconcilable differences over the future of Ukraine
 "Nato, Russian officials in high-level talks as Ukraine tensions simmer")
Washington's NATO commitments complicate US strategic priority in Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organizations' military commitments may prove costly for US strategic interest as Washington may be entangled in conflicts in Europe.
 "Washington's NATO commitments complicate US strategic priority in Europe")
White House says meeting between Russia NATO leaders expected on Jan 12
A Russia-NATO meeting is expected on January 12, Sputnik reported citing a news agency.
 "White House says meeting between Russia NATO leaders expected on Jan 12")
